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NYS requires efile but turbotax doesn't allow empty SSN

iamsme — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:59:29 GMT

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.

Here is the full description of the NYS e-file "requireme...

AnthonyC — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:59:31 GMT

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.

Turbo tax does actually give the option to efile my NYS r...

iamsme — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:59:32 GMT

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.

When you go through and actually try to efile, you will l...

AnthonyC — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:59:33 GMT

When you go through and actually try to efile, you will likely receive an error. TurboTax doesn't allow state returns to be e-filed when you don't e-file your Federal return. Its a preventative measure that the States themselves have asked for. But, this scenario would also fall under #2 above. Since you have to paper file your Federal return, TurboTax won't actually support the electronic filing of your NY return.

Thanks, I saw when switching to file by mail, then back t...

iamsme — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:59:36 GMT

Thanks, I saw when switching to file by mail, then back to eFile, an error showed, it should show the first time around, leads to less confusion, maybe a bug.