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How do I print my state tax return and mail?

krsarge — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 23:09:33 GMT

Open your return in TurboTax. Click the File tab, then Co...

SherryM — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 23:09:35 GMT

Open your return in TurboTax.
Click the File tab, then Continue.
On the next screen, E-file Your Federal Return for FREE, select the option File by mail near the bottom of your screen. Click Continue.
On the following screen, select which return(s) you want to print for mailing (federal and/or state).
Continue following the on-screen instructions until you get to the Print Tax Return For Mailing screen.
- On this screen, click Print Returns to Mail.
- Then click Preview Print Copy in the pop-up window.
Wait for TurboTax to generate your return in Adobe Reader.
Once your return has opened in Adobe Reader, click the "printer" icon near the top to print.
When finished, click Continue in TurboTax and follow any additional on-screen instructions.

The first page in your printout package will be the File by Mail Instructions, which will provide the mailing address and what forms, if any, you need to include.

Important: To prevent identity theft, we recommend that you mail your return from a post office or give it directly to your mail carrier.

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tjraines — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:09:39 GMT

I selected the print to mail option originally and the state forms printed with the words e-file only do not mail. Now the print to mail option is not available at all.

Re: How do I print my state tax return and mail?

Onlybutterfly — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:24:15 GMT

The option you mentioned was not available for 2019 filing.

I don't want to pay $50 for a $22 refund. But I have no where to print the State return. Please help

Re: How do I print my state tax return and mail?

AkinaLO — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:30:19 GMT

Please follow the instructions below to print and mail your tax return.

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Re: How do I print my state tax return and mail?

efheard — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 18:59:52 GMT

When I go through the process, it does take me to print returns. I was able to print the federal return, but the state return form is nowhere to be found. Only the file by mail instructions page. I called TT to find out why but connected to a computer assistant telling me that I must upgrade to get an answer. Is this how TT gets you to spend money? I rather for TT to tell me that the service is not free than being deceived.

Re: How do I print my state tax return and mail?

DoninGA — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:01:56 GMT

@efheard wrote:

When I go through the process, it does take me to print returns. I was able to print the federal return, but the state return form is nowhere to be found. Only the file by mail instructions page. I called TT to find out why but connected to a computer assistant telling me that I must upgrade to get an answer. Is this how TT gets you to spend money? I rather for TT to tell me that the service is not free than being deceived.

To access your current or prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the userID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

When you sign onto your online account and land on the Tax Home web page, scroll down and click on Add a state.

This will take you back to the 2019 online tax return.

Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen. Then click on Print Center. Then click on Print, save or preview this year's return. Choose the option Include government and TurboTax worksheets

Re: How do I print my state tax return and mail?

efheard — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:16:21 GMT

Thank you for your quick reply. I am making progress. I followed your instructions and got to the page offering 3 print options. 1) Just my return 2) Include government worksheets 3) Include government and TT worksheets.

When I click the options 1 and 2, only the summary page 1 of 1 appears. When I click the option 3, only the government worksheets appear. What am I doing wrong?

Re: How do I print my state tax return and mail?

DoninGA — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:45:36 GMT

@efheard wrote:

Thank you for your quick reply. I am making progress. I followed your instructions and got to the page offering 3 print options. 1) Just my return 2) Include government worksheets 3) Include government and TT worksheets.

When I click the options 1 and 2, only the summary page 1 of 1 appears. When I click the option 3, only the government worksheets appear. What am I doing wrong?

That should have worked and given you both the Federal and State tax return to include all the worksheets.

Have you filed the 2019 federal tax return and if so has the federal tax return been accepted by the IRS?

Re: How do I print my state tax return and mail?

Onlybutterfly — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:53:54 GMT

This works. Thank you so much.

Re: How do I print my state tax return and mail?

Ruba — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 20:25:28 GMT

I was able to download state tax return forms by the way you described but they say for e-file only do not mail. How do I change the state tax option to mail? I have set federal to mail and still my state is stuck at e-file only.

Re: How do I print my state tax return and mail?

DoninGA — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 20:28:14 GMT

@Ruba wrote:

I was able to download state tax return forms by the way you described but they say for e-file only do not mail. How do I change the state tax option to mail? I have set federal to mail and still my state is stuck at e-file only.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for printing a tax return for mailing - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/printing/help/how-do-i-print-and-mail-my-return-in-turbotax-online/00/26258

Re: How do I print my state tax return and mail?

Penchant — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 18:22:37 GMT

This does not work.. Step 1 requires payment for federal AND state, but I do not want to pay to file state. I want to print it out and mail it in like Turbo Tax used to allow me to do. Your directions appear to only work if you are getting a refund.

Re: How do I print my state tax return and mail?

CassLO — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 18:34:34 GMT

@Penchant There is no fee to e-file your return. The fee is for the software to prepare your State return and or Federal. So you would be charged for your state regardless if you file by mail or e-file. You would have to pay your TurboTax fees to be able to print Federal or State returns out.

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Hector79 — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:42:23 GMT

I see no option for the file by mail. Where can I get this option??

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xmasbaby0 — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:53:54 GMT

@Hector79 Are you using online software?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/printing/help/how-do-i-print-and-mail-my-return-in-turbotax-online/00/26258

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/state received the return.

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and are mailed to different addresses.

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Saint226 — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 18:37:16 GMT

i can not get to my state tax in turbo tax

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bteadmin — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 22:13:06 GMT

How do I "open my return in Turbo Tax?"

All I find is a way to go through the process page by page. I just bought this. I just need to print my state return. Can't get to it

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DoninGA — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 22:39:41 GMT

@bteadmin wrote:

How do I "open my return in Turbo Tax?"

All I find is a way to go through the process page by page. I just bought this. I just need to print my state return. Can't get to it

To access your prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the User ID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents click on Show. Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)

If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created. TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.