Can I write on a typed tax return before submitting or will they reject it?

[Carmen256]

On a e prepared IT-201 tax form has "No Handwritten entries, other than signature, on this form". I was told to write No-Resident Alien in the area for my spouse's social security number, since he doesn't have one can, I still write this on the form, or should I just leave it blank?

(I'm filling Married filing separately)

[ErnieS0]

Yes you can make hand-written changes on a typed return if you are filing by mail.

In your case @Carmen256, leaving the box blank will could delay the processing of your return or cause it to be rejected.

[Carmen256]

Thanks, you for the clarification. However, I have one more problem; After printing my state returns (New York). Turbo Tax printed a page stating that "New York law requires tax returns prepared using software to be e-filed". Because of my filling status Turbo Tax is not allowing me to do this, should I still file by mail anyways?

[ErnieS0]

Mail your return anyway @Carmen256. New York says "You must e-file if your software allows you to e-file your return, or if you are a tax preparer who is subject to the e-file mandate."

Because you are adding a change you cannot e-file your return. You can explain this to New York if there's an issue.

[Carmen256]

Roger that

Thank you very much once again I've decided to mail it anyways, like you recommended. I'll let you know how it goes. But thank you @ErnieS0  for your help 🙂

[noviceattax]

@marvinakapercy , what was your experience with this return finally? Did they accept it, or they asked for a correction?

Or you ended up with re-printing?

[Carmen256]

So, after mailing it, there was a little adjustment made but NY state accepted it. I haven't heard back for my Federal Tax returns though