topic Re: e-file State Returns in State tax filing

e-file State Returns

JJam007 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:39:47 GMT

I e-filed mt federal and two state tax returns and mt federal was rejected. as a result my two state returns were rejected. I fixed my federal error and it has now been accepted. However, when I go back into TT I am not able to e-file my state returns. Why?

Re: e-file State Returns

HelenC12 — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:40:29 GMT

Make sure the IRS has accepted your federal return. To e-file your state returns:

In TurboTax Online, sign in to your account.
Select Tax Home in the left menu.
Scroll all the way down to Your tax returns & documents.
Select 2021, and then select Add a State (you're not actually adding a state, this just gets you into the right area).
Select File in the left menu (expand your browser window if you don't see this, or select the menu icon in the top left corner).
On the Just one more step screen, follow steps 1 and 2 if you haven't already.
Select the Start button to the right of Step 3.
On the Let's get ready to e-file screen, select I want to e-file.
Follow the instructions to e-file your return.

Source: LenaH

Re: e-file State Returns

JJam007 — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:37:21 GMT

Do not have my returns online. On my PC.

Re: e-file State Returns

AmyC — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 02:32:22 GMT

Many states will not accept a return until the federal is accepted. Please wait until your federal is accepted before trying again with the 2 states. On your PC, go through the file tab after federal acceptance. The only standalone states that can definitely be filed without the federal acceptance are CA, IL, ME, MN, and MA.

If you have problems after the federal is accepted, please Contact Us or reply back here with the error message.

If you want to learn more about the states and federal acceptance, click here.

Re: e-file State Returns

JJam007 — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:10:30 GMT

Thanks for the help. I was able to e-file my states and they were accepted. JJam007