Filed joint fed: need to file separate NY State return.

[MarilynG1]

You may want to use TurboTax for Windows to accomplish this easily.

Click this link for detailed instructions on how to File Separate State Returns when filing a Joint Federal return, but taxpayers are each residents of different states.

[gerardi1237]

After doing the MOCK taxes:  unable to file the state as MUST FILE FED BEFORE FILING STATE. So with all this work still no help.

[AmyC]

Yes, those NY returns must be paper filed. Some states are required to be filed with the federal electronically; otherwise, they must be mailed. In your case, being NY and separate from the federal, they will be mailed.

[rmfolk6010]

I will file a joint return for federal purposes but I have to file a part year resident return in Virginia - I moved out of Virginia to Nevada on 6/1/2019. My spouse is a NV resident for all of 2019 so she does not have to file any state return. I have followed the instructions of setting up a separate VA return.  Can I submit this part year resident VA electronically or do I have to mail it as a hard copy etc.

Thank you,

[AmyC]

You should be able to file your part year return electronically, no need to mail unless you have a special situation. The program will tell you when you reach the FILE screen if you are not eligible in step 3. Most returns are eligible to e-file.