NYS requires efile but turbotax doesn't allow empty SSN

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June 3, 2019
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My spouse is a non-resident alien, so I need to leave the SSN field blank and put NRA, however turbotax does not allow this, but NYS requires that you efile.
So I'm not sure what to do.

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Best answer by AnthonyC

Here is the full description of the NYS e-file "requirement" - You're required to electronically file your return if you meet all three of the following conditions:

you use software to prepare your own personal income tax return;
your software supports the electronic filing of your return; and
you have broadband Internet access

Notice #2 above - since your software does not support the electronic filing of your return, then you are not subject to the NYS e-file requirement. So, in cases like yours, where the software does not support electronic filing, you can print and mail your return.

AnthonyCAnswer

Level 12

Here is the full description of the NYS e-file "requirement" - You're required to electronically file your return if you meet all three of the following conditions:

you use software to prepare your own personal income tax return;
your software supports the electronic filing of your return; and
you have broadband Internet access

iamsmeAuthor

Level 2

Turbo tax does actually give the option to efile my NYS return, its only the federal that is greyed out. But it doesn't let me insert NRA for my spouse.