@dsd1 I did not misunderstand you at all. You cannot e-file a state return unless you have first e-filed the federal return. Just because you e-file the federal now does not require you to pay the federal tax due immediately. You could wait and pay the IRS the federal tax later as long as you pay by April 18. That way you could e-file both returns at the same time and hope for the state refund to arrive in time for you to pay the federal tax due.
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