Tax Situation in your MA return that makes it ineligible for e-filing

[jshum331]

Hi,

I received the following error when completing final review of  MA state tax return:  'Returns with tax withheld on any form other than the following are not eligible for electronic filing: W-2, W-2G, 1099R, 1099-MISC'.

We do have a 1099-G for unemployment compensation in another state (Rhode Island) this year.  Is this preventing the usual e-filing method in MA?  All the other tax withholding forms are W-2 or 1099R.  Thanks,

[melaniemw]

I also received the Massachusetts message "Returns with tax withheld on any form other than the following are not eligible for electronic filing: W-2, W-2G, 1099R, 1099-MISC" for my 2020 filing. I have paid the Turbotax fees for the state filing, but I have not mailed it in yet. I do have a form 1099-G for a 2019 Mass. state tax refund.

But there is another problem which I've seen mentioned once before: my Mass. tax "payment received" figure is double what it should be, so I'm due a large refund. That's fine, but I don't want to be pulled over by the state for fraud. Will Turbotax be able to help?

[JeanneLO]

There are cases were 1099-g's (used for state refunds and unemployment) being accidentally duplicated, so the amount may be doubled as if you entered it twice. Please check the entry and delete the extra 1099-G form.

Please contact us if you believe you are entitled to a refund for your state e-file fee.