topic Re: Efile state return in State tax filing

Efile state return

billyjoeraybob8 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:25:51 GMT

I submitted (Efile) my federal return and one state return two weeks ago. I now want to Efile my Arkansas state return using Turbo Tax. I get a message that says I have to Efile my state return at the same time I file the federal return. This was never explained to me when I filed my federal return. The software implies I can Efile my state return later. I don't want to send a hardcopy. How do I get around this issue?

Re: Efile state return

fanfare — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 14:03:12 GMT

start with FILE federal (and state).

TurboTax should notice that federal is done and move immediately to the state filing.

Re: Efile state return

Katrina LO — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 14:15:00 GMT

Yes, you can e-file your state return as long as your federal return has been accepted. Please see the information in this TurboTax FAQ below:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/e-file/help/how-do-i-e-file-my-state-after-i-already-filed-my-federal/00/26811

Re: Efile state return

billyjoeraybob8 — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 14:24:56 GMT

Nope. It acknowledges I Efiled my federal and first state returns. Also has selections to Efile or mail the second state return. when I select Efile state return and then push continue, its continues to say I have to Efile federal and state returns at the same time. Went back and had the software re-confirm everything was acceptable on my returns and it was. Tried to Efile state return again and got the same message.

Re: Efile state return

billyjoeraybob8 — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 14:28:12 GMT

Verified the Turbotax software shows that both my federal and first state tax returns have been accepted. Still doesn't work.

Re: Efile state return

billyjoeraybob8 — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 14:35:10 GMT

After reading the message thread, it looks like I have to delete my completed state return and start over to be able to Efile my second state return. I'll think about that for awhile before I intentionally delete everything.

Re: Efile state return

fanfare — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 15:39:41 GMT

it would be easier and cheaper to just mail it in.

States do not have a big backlog on paper returns like the IRS does.

Some states let you e-File from their tax revenue website, no charge.

Enter the amounts you see on your TurboTax return.

In my state it must be a resident return.