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Feb 2, 2022 12:15 AM UTC
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Does order matter when filing two state returns?

If filing in NY and NM, does it matter which return is filed first with federal ?

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ErnieS0
Alumni - Intuit
Feb 2, 2022 12:34 AM UTC

It's best to e-file all your tax returns together if possible. If you are not able to do that, you can file either New York or New Mexico first and the second state later.

 

Both states use federal income as a starting point so either state will accept your return once your federal return is accepted.

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    SweetieJeanAlumni - Champ
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    Feb 2, 2022 1:20 AM UTC

    If one of them is a non-resident state, do that one first.

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    Feb 2, 2022 1:25 AM UTC

    You have until Tax Day (Apr 18th this time) to get your tax returns sent in.

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