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How can I e-file my NY tax return after mailing my Federal tax return?

I prepared both my Federal and NY State tax returns via turbo tax.  I printed and filed my NY tax return.  I planned to do the same for NY, but learned that if I prepare my NY tax return using software I am legally required to e-file. My profile shows both my Federal and State returns as "in progress" but Federal return is actually complete.  I need to file my State return, but TurboTax won't let me file my State return unless I "complete" and e-file my Federal tax return (which is not possible).
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rjs
Level 15
Level 15

How can I e-file my NY tax return after mailing my Federal tax return?

TurboTax does not allow you to e-file your state return if you file your federal return by mail. You are required to e-file your NY return IF "your software supports the electronic filing of your return." TurboTax does not support electronic filing of your NY return if you file your federal return by mail. Therefore you are not required to e-file you NY return. File it by mail.

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rjs
Level 15
Level 15

How can I e-file my NY tax return after mailing my Federal tax return?

TurboTax does not allow you to e-file your state return if you file your federal return by mail. You are required to e-file your NY return IF "your software supports the electronic filing of your return." TurboTax does not support electronic filing of your NY return if you file your federal return by mail. Therefore you are not required to e-file you NY return. File it by mail.

How can I e-file my NY tax return after mailing my Federal tax return?

This seems inaccurate. The form states "NY State law requries income tax returns prepared using software to be e-filed. Becuase this NY State return was prepared using software, you MUST file it electronically." It doesn't state "If Turbotax is behind its game, just go ahead and mail it in."

How can I e-file my NY tax return after mailing my Federal tax return?

Right? The form says it's illegal. It doesn't even list the address to send the form to.
rjs
Level 15
Level 15

How can I e-file my NY tax return after mailing my Federal tax return?

<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/efile/efile_mandate_for_individuals.htm">https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/efile...>

I don't see the statement that you quoted on Form IT-201 in TurboTax. Where exactly do you see it?

How can I e-file my NY tax return after mailing my Federal tax return?

Ok, it doesn't use the word illegal, but the form states:

New York State requires this income tax return to be filed electronically.
New York State law requires income tax returns prepared using software to be e-filed. Because this New York State tax return was prepared using software, you MUST e-file it electronically.
rjs
Level 15
Level 15

How can I e-file my NY tax return after mailing my Federal tax return?

"the form states . . ."
What form says that? What year is the form for? Where on the form does it say that? Where did you get the form that says that? Form IT-201 in TurboTax for 2017 does not say that.

How can I e-file my NY tax return after mailing my Federal tax return?

I printed all of the final paperwork from TurboTax to follow the steps for this years return. It states it on the directions page before my actual form. That’s where I copy and pasted those lines from.

How can I e-file my NY tax return after mailing my Federal tax return?

sooo did anyone try mailing them in? I'm having the same issue.

How can I e-file my NY tax return after mailing my Federal tax return?

I called the state of ny tax division and she was incredibly friendly. She said you can just mail it in. The state piggy-backs the federal, so if one is mailed in, the other has to be too.

How can I e-file my NY tax return after mailing my Federal tax return?

@laurackerman thank you so much!
lmargolus
New Member

How can I e-file my NY tax return after mailing my Federal tax return?

@laurackerman  Thank you - very helpful!
tharshman
New Member

How can I e-file my NY tax return after mailing my Federal tax return?

Yes, I also spoke to them today. You can mail. Note the key language in e-filing must meet three requirements in order for the state to require it. Oxymoron. Hence the following on their website. TurboTax does not support e-filing on previous years and since e-filing must ocurr at the federal level on TurboTax for all subsequent states to do so they wrote as such.

You're required to electronically file your return if you meet all three of the following conditions:

you use software to prepare your own personal income tax return;
your software supports the electronic filing of your return; and
you have broadband Internet access.
jpriess
New Member

How can I e-file my NY tax return after mailing my Federal tax return?

It seems ridiculous to me I am learning this very important information on a user forum, and it's not easier to contact folks at Turbo Tax to get an answer to this.  This will delay receipt of my refund.  Am I being unreasonable?
billo8
New Member

How can I e-file my NY tax return after mailing my Federal tax return?

It's the most absurd thing I've encountered in 25 years of filing taxes.
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