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I owe federal tax but get a refund from state of Missouri. If I file with Turbo Tax now, will Turbo Tax file Missouri's and let me do federal at a later date myself?

 
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AlanT
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I owe federal tax but get a refund from state of Missouri. If I file with Turbo Tax now, will Turbo Tax file Missouri's and let me do federal at a later date myself?

Unfortunately, in order to E-File your state return, you must file your federal return first.  

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AlanT
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I owe federal tax but get a refund from state of Missouri. If I file with Turbo Tax now, will Turbo Tax file Missouri's and let me do federal at a later date myself?

Unfortunately, in order to E-File your state return, you must file your federal return first.  

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I owe federal tax but get a refund from state of Missouri. If I file with Turbo Tax now, will Turbo Tax file Missouri's and let me do federal at a later date myself?

you can efile both then not send the payment until later.  Say you will mail a check and it will print out a voucher.  The tax due is not due until April 15.  Maybe you will get the state refund by then.

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