E-Filed FED and did state later, now TurboTax won't let me e-file my state without the FED, why?

[Van28]

I e-filed my federal return without doing the state (Arkansas). Now that I have the state done, I am trying to e-file it.

When I try to file, I get the message "E-file requires federal return. To e-file, you must also select the federal return. Click "Back" to select federal and any other returns you'd like to file."

There's no federal return to select BECAUSE I ALREADY DID IT! Please HELP! Anyone? I'm currently using Turbo Tax Home & Business Desktop Windows 11.  

Apparently, this is the same software issue as in 2021 that required an update!

[DoninGA]

Has the federal tax return been accepted by the IRS?

Click on the File menu at the top left of the desktop program screen.  Click on Electronic Filing>Check Electronic Filing Status

If the Federal tax return has been accepted then you should be able to e-file the state tax return.

Back in the File section of the program, Select E-file and on the following screen for the Federal tax return select Do not e-file my federal return now

[Van28]

Yes its been accepted, so there is no option to select "do not electronically file federal".

[DoninGA]

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@Van28 wrote:

Yes its been accepted, so there is no option to select "do not electronically file federal".

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Since the state return was never e-filed that option should be available but apparently is not.

You will need to contact TurboTax support for this problem.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for contacting support - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/account-management/turbotax-phone-number...

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