topic I live in one state and work in another (AL). I’m eligible for a credit in my state, but I’ll only receive it after I send a copy of my AL return, but it’s watermarked. in State tax filing

I live in one state and work in another (AL). I’m eligible for a credit in my state, but I’ll only receive it after I send a copy of my AL return, but it’s watermarked.

roomtodream — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:45:38 GMT

So I’m wondering, what should I do in this circumstance? Is there a period of time until I receive a copy without the watermark?

Re: I live in one state and work in another (AL). I’m eligible for a credit in my state, but I’ll only receive it after I send a copy of my AL return, but it’s watermarked.

fanfare — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 01:35:31 GMT

yes, TurboTax will remove the watermark before April 18th , usually.

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Re: I live in one state and work in another (AL). I’m eligible for a credit in my state, but I’ll...

MaryK4 — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 01:38:23 GMT

If you are efiling the state return, you will not get an un-watermarked copy. (This is so you do not efile and send it to the state.) If you need to send a copy of the other state tax return to get the credit, you can send the watermarked copy if you sign it (I suggest with blue ink).