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Federal return only

skippyjonny — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:10:42 GMT

I want to file my federal tax return--but not my state return--through TurboTax. However, the program is automaticall6y populating my state return. How do I go about filing only my federal return through TurboTax?

Re: Federal return only

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 15:06:48 GMT

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900608-how-do-i-delete-my-state-return-in-turbotax-online

Re: Federal return only

DoninGA — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 15:07:15 GMT

See this TurboTax support FAQ for deleting the state return when using the online editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/delete-state-return-turbotax-online/L8v9awRbh_US_en_US?uid=lfo3rouh

See this TurboTax support FAQ for deleting a state return using the desktop CD/Download editions for Windows - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/clear-state-return-turbotax-windows-software/L78pS5sMt_US_en_US?uid=lfo3srqv

Once you complete Federal Review click on File to only e-file the federal return after the state tax returns have been removed.