Efile state return

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April 9, 2022
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I submitted (Efile) my federal return and one state return two weeks ago. I now want to Efile my Arkansas state return using Turbo Tax. I get a message that says I have to Efile my state return at the same time I file the federal return. This was never explained to me when I filed my federal return. The software implies I can Efile my state return later. I don't want to send a hardcopy. How do I get around this issue?

fanfare

Level 15

start with FILE federal (and state).

TurboTax should notice that federal is done and move immediately to the state filing.

billyjoeraybob8Author

Level 2

Nope. It acknowledges I Efiled my federal and first state returns. Also has selections to Efile or mail the second state return. when I select Efile state return and then push continue, its continues to say I have to Efile federal and state returns at the same time. Went back and had the software re-confirm everything was acceptable on my returns and it was. Tried to Efile state return again and got the same message.

Katrina LO

Level 2

Yes, you can e-file your state return as long as your federal return has been accepted. Please see the information in this TurboTax FAQ below:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/e-file/help/how-do-i-e-file-my-state-after-i-already-filed-my-federal/00/26811

billyjoeraybob8Author

Level 2

Verified the Turbotax software shows that both my federal and first state tax returns have been accepted. Still doesn't work.

billyjoeraybob8Author

Level 2

After reading the message thread, it looks like I have to delete my completed state return and start over to be able to Efile my second state return. I'll think about that for awhile before I intentionally delete everything.