TurboTax

File with experts
File your taxes
Experts at your fingertips

An expert helps with your taxes, or does them for you
TurboTax Expert Full Service

TurboTax Expert Assist

TurboTax Self-Employed
Prior year taxes
File myself
File myself
Do it yourself

We'll guide you step-by-step
TurboTax Do It Yourself

TurboTax Self-Employed

TurboTax Desktop
TurboTax Free

Activate your product

Prior year taxes
Business
Business
Business taxes

Get your T2 corporate return done right, your way
TurboTax Business

TurboTax Business Desktop
Tax situations
Tax situations
Tax situations

Find extra guidance for your big life moves
For investors

For 25 and younger

For self-employed

For new to Canada

For life changes
Resources
Resources
Resources

Explore tax tools, get tips, and read reviews
Personal income tax calculator

RRSP savings calculator

Learning hub

TurboTax support (FAQ)

TurboTax community
Pricing

Level 1

Question

Timing of E-filing

Forum|Forum|3 years ago
January 28, 2023
2 replies
6 views

I owe federal taxes but get back almost what I owe in State taxes. Can I e-file my state taxes first to get my refund rolling and then File and pay my Federal Taxes due as long as it is filed and paid before April 15th due date?

Not A Product Question

Level 15

No you cannot do it that way. You cannot e-file a state return until the IRS accepts your federal return. But you can say that you will mail a check to pay the federal tax due, file them both at the same time, and pay the IRS after your state refund comes in.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

Level 15

if you select "I'll mail a check" on Federal, you are postponing the payment to IRS until April 18th.