topic Re: When I can't file state electronically in State tax filing

When I can't file state electronically

rcfinch2 — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 21:09:17 GMT

Last year I attempted to file my state form electronically. I paid the fee, but when TurboTax attempted to file my state tax forms, I was told that my return had elements that could not be filed electronically. So, I still had to mail the forms in, but I was out the electronic filing fee. So, I am concerned about attempting the same thing this year lest I end up paying the fee and still having to mail the forms in. Any suggestions?

Re: When I can't file state electronically

ReginaM — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 21:43:31 GMT

What state return are you trying to file?

Re: When I can't file state electronically

rcfinch2 — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 16:10:53 GMT

Alabama

Re: When I can't file state electronically

HeatherPLO — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 19:46:42 GMT

Have you e-filed your federal return yet? You will not be able to e-file your state return until you do this.

Also, there is not an "electronic filing fee", this is the fee for preparing your filing with the software.

Re: When I can't file state electronically

rcfinch2 — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 22:25:39 GMT

I don't care what it's called. I'm just saying that last year I paid the fee to file my Alabama state taxes electronically. Then after filing, I was sent a message that Alabama couldn't accept my taxes electronically because there were certain forms they could not accept that way. I could not find a way to get a refund for the fee, so I was out that money and still had to mail my Alabama forms.

This year I have already filed my Federal taxes electronically, but it would be nice if the state electronic filing fee was not charged until after the state accepts them.