topic Two states downloaded, how do I tell TT which to use as my free one? in State tax filing

Two states downloaded, how do I tell TT which to use as my free one?

rvhatcher — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 15:29:51 GMT

I live in New Hampshire which does not have a state tax and therefore no return. But, I have to file/pay in Mass. I have both states downloaded in my system and have not efiled yet. I went in this morning and tried to efile Mass and it wanted me to pay for it. But, I haven't used my free one. What should I do?

How do I get it to use Mass as my free one?

Re: Two states downloaded, how do I tell TT which to use as my free one?

KathrynG3 — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 15:59:54 GMT

It depends if you have any interest and dividend income exceeding certain thresholds whether there is a filing requirement. If you do not meet the New Hampshire filing requirement, delete the New Hampshire return and file Massachusetts as a Non-Resident.

Which states don't have income tax?

@rvhatcher

Re: Two states downloaded, how do I tell TT which to use as my free one?

rvhatcher — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 14:38:33 GMT

When I click "Remove state return" only Mass shows up, there is nothing for NH.

Re: Two states downloaded, how do I tell TT which to use as my free one?

JohnB5677 — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:39:37 GMT

That would be correct because NH does not have an income tax. Therefore, you do not have to file a tax return. The same is true for other "non income tax" states.

Re: Two states downloaded, how do I tell TT which to use as my free one?

linear — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 23:03:49 GMT

You can prepare the MA tax return for free, but there is a charge to e-file it. You can avoid the charge by printing and mailing your MA tax return.