You would have to print and mail the 4th State return. The Desktop software only lets you e-file up to three states per federal return, you can prepare and paper-file as many states as you want.
How many state returns can I prepare in the TurboTax CD/Download software?
Our TurboTax Basic, Deluxe, Premier, and Home & Business CD/download software lets you prepare and paper-file as many state returns as you want.
However, it only lets you e-file returns for up to three different states for each federal return you prepare. The remainder will need to be paper-filed.
If e-filing multiple states is important to you, look into TurboTax Online; it lets you e-file and/or paper file up to five state returns per federal return.
Tip: When preparing multiple state returns for the same taxpayer(s), we recommend preparing the nonresident and part-year state return(s) before preparing the resident state.
How many state returns can I prepare in TurboTax Online?
TurboTax Online lets you prepare and file (electronically or on paper) up to five state returns per federal tax return.
If you need to prepare returns in six or more states, consider the TurboTax CD/Download software instead. Although the software only lets you e-file up to three states per federal return, you can prepare and paper-file as many states as you want.
Tip: When preparing returns in multiple states, it's best to do your nonresident and/or part-year resident state returns first, and your resident state last.
