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Level 1
February 6, 2020
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I don’t want to file state tax ... do they keep insisting that you file stare before they will file your federal tn does not require most people to file state

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Level 15
February 6, 2020

It's not possible to efile a state return prior to efiling a Federal return.  They have to be either efiled at the same time, or the Federal return has to be efiled first.

 

If you started a state return you are sure you don't need it, here's how to delete it:

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-delete-my-state-return-in-turbotax-online/01/25895

 

NOTE:  In my next comment below, I left you some info about the Hall Income Tax in Tennessee and who is subject to it.

Level 15
February 6, 2020

@ bootsbell12 

Here's some info on Tennessee:

 

According to TurboTax:

"Tennessee residents only file a TN tax return if their interest and dividend income exceeded $1,250 ($2,500 for joint filers). This is the Hall Income Tax."

 

Source:  FAQ:  Which states don't have an income tax?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/help/which-states-don-t-have-income-tax/01/26063

 

Hall Income Tax (Tennessee)
https://revenue.support.tn.gov/hc/en-us/articles/202276119-What-is-the-Hall-income-tax-

 

And for more info here are some FAQs at the at the TN DOR website:

https://revenue.support.tn.gov/hc/en-us/sections/200489699-Hall-Income-Tax