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

[iliria_k]

THANK YOU ALL!  I've been clicking in circles for the past thirty minutes trying to figure out how the heck to file my state (I HAVE to file my federal by mail, but turbo tax doesn't make it clear AT ALL that bc I am filing that by mail that I can't e-file my state taxes????).  

[seagirt113]

thanks

[ksiu1381]

https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/efile/efile_mandate_for_individuals.htm

Here's the official NYS Dept of Taxation and Finance states that; while using TurboTax we MUST e-file NYS tax, and the eligibility to NOT e-file does not meet.

Who must e-file

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; and
• your software supports the electronic filing of your return; and
• you have broadband Internet access.

What you need to know about the e-file mandate

• The cost of tax preparation software always includes the e-filing service; New York State law prohibits additional charges.
• You are not required to electronically file if you:
   
  • download forms from our website,
  • pick up forms at your local library, or
  • order forms from us by phone.

[VolvoGirl]

You can only efile state if you first efile federal and it was accepted.  If your federal rejects or you mailed federal then the software doesn't support efiling state.  So it meets the requirement.