When I filed my returns were rejected twice I decided to mail my returns and since I was going to e-file my federal and state returns together do I now mail them in the same envelope together to the

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November 3, 2020
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I didn't file an extension cause I thought I had longer and I went back on turbo tax but it never showed an option to fix the problem it said let's fix it but when I went to there was no option

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VolvoGirl

Level 15

NO. When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS received the return. Don’t forget state.

Important! Mail Federal and State in separate envelopes and mail each year in separate envelopes.

rjs

Level 15

The federal and state tax returns have to be mailed to different addresses. The addresses are in the filing instructions that TurrboTax prints.

SteamTrain

Level 15

And...for future reference:

IF, in some future year, you do successfully E-file Fed and State forms at the same time...they still end up going to the separate tax agencies ... The Federal one to the IRS, and the state to the state.

Even if E-filed at the same time, the state isn't sent until the IRS computer accepts the Federal forms....the computer holds the state forms until the IRS shows accepted. IF the Federal forms are rejected, then the state forms are automatically rejected and aren't even sent in. The reason they do that is because some change/correction needed to get the Federal Forms to go thru, that could affect what is reported on the state forms too.

____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*

PeterL2

Level 2

My e-file returns were rejected, because IRS could not confirm last year's Federal AGI, asking me to correct the number. The number provided initially by me is, in fact, correct, according to MY records. I filed by mail last year and because of the pandemic, it took the IRS close to a year to process. I received a nominal amount of interest on my refund.

Having been rejected this year in my effort to E-file this year, I intend now to file by mail this year again. However,

- The printed forms are showing an e-file postmark. Why, and should I remove that information before mailing?

- You charged me $25.00 plus tax to E-file my State return. Will you refund this charge, please?

Thank you.