Can I file my state tax return now and wait to file my federal until later?

onehuntinhoney · ‎February 20, 2025

xmasbaby0 · ‎February 20, 2025

A state tax return cannot be e-filed unless the federal has been filed and accepted by the IRS. So, no, you cannot e-file the state first.

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JohnB5677 · ‎February 20, 2025

No, you must E-file your Federal Retune prior to E-filing your State.

The TurboTax state program is designed to transfer information from your federal return.
You can however, print and file the state separately.

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Can I file my state tax return now and wait to file my federal until later?