Can I Efile state returns if federal MFJ, and states MFS?

[harryhk]

My wife and I need to file federal jointly and states separately. Can we efile our state returns? 

This link says only one spouse can https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301358
This link says only paper files allowed https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301995

Which one is correct? 

[CarolynM · Accepted solution]

You can e-file one state tax return when filing as Married Filing Separately. 

The second link you referenced actually references the first link. 

The mock second state tax return will need to be printed and mailed, but not the first state tax return. Your federal tax return is unaffected. 

As I recall from your previous question, you are actually only filing one state tax return because the second state does not have state income tax.

[harryhk]

Thanks for your quick reply Carolyn! I am glad you still remember my last week's question. To clarify: when we file MFS, I need to file NY, NJ, CA. My wife needs to file NJ, ( not WA since WA does not collect state tax). Does it mean I can efile NY, NJ, CA, all three states of them and my wife just do paper file to NJ?

Thanks again!

[CarolynM]

Yes.