I E filed my federal taxes. Went back to file my State and it won't let me. Says go back and select Fed. It is already gone, but marked.

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March 13, 2021
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DoninGA

Level 15

See this TurboTax support FAQ for the problem and sign up for updates - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/why-am-i-not-able-to-e-file-my-state-return-after-filing-my-federal-return/01/2064566

jmannix3

Level 2

I need this function to be fixed ASAP as I cant submit my state returns. I sent the Federal return via e-file and then decided several hours later to file my 2 state electronically. The system continues to say you need to file the federal tax first which was done 2 hours prior. Help.

DaleT

Level 2

I am also having the same issue. It looks like several people are having the same problem

sweetmartine

Level 2

Same question, can't file as I already transmitted federal

Brenda73

Level 2

Same issue here. I was on the phone with a rep for 2 hours, she said you can't file one without the other?? But why give that option then. She just told me "Sorry you will need to mail in your state". Looking for help too!!

spete

Level 2

I have the same issue! I have been using turbo tax for many years now and I have always filed Federal first and then state tax after Federal was accepted. This is the first time I ever have an issue! I think it is a bug in the software. I wonder if Intuit is aware of it.

DoninGA

Level 15

@spete wrote:

I have the same issue! I have been using turbo tax for many years now and I have always filed Federal first and then state tax after Federal was accepted. This is the first time I ever have an issue! I think it is a bug in the software. I wonder if Intuit is aware of it.

Bsm59

Level 2

Same issue. Have never had this happen before and I usually file federal first and decide whether go back to e- file states later. It appears now my only option is paper??

fchatman

Level 2

I'm having the same problem. Like many others, I too have in the past e-filed my federal taxes first and then returned to TurboTax some time later to e-file my state tax return with no problem. Now, I'm caught in this loop of being told I must go "Back" and select the federal return as well when my federal return has already been sent and accepted by the IRS. What is Intuit doing to fix this problem? I want to file my state taxes today.

BadSoftware

Level 2

Same issue here, no errors, final review is clean, federal return is accepted but cannot file the State return for the exact same error as shown above, message from TurboTax "E-file requires federal return" but Federal return cannot be selected as it already has been transmitted and accepted.

Squishy28

Level 2

I agree with everyone and am in the same boat : never a problem in past years. Why give the option if it won't actually work !! Please fix this and help us all. I am also not able to amend a submitted return - why not ? I've never experienced trouble with Turbo Tax before and I've used it for years - I hope these issues are fixed quickly and completely so that I won't have to go to another service next year.

DoninGA

Level 15

Hopefully, everyone on this thread is signing up to be notified for updates to increase the failure count and get TT to fix this issue - See this TurboTax support FAQ for the problem and sign up for updates - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/why-am-i-not-able-to-e-file-my-state-return-after-...

sulubat

Level 2

I am having the same problem. Spent an hour this morning screen-sharing with TT support. Said try again Monday and call back if it still doesn't work. They had no idea what to do.