How can I efile more than 3 state returns?

[jaguilar2968]

i need to e file at least 500 federal and state taxes,  what program do i need

[VolvoGirl]

Huh?  500?  You need a professional program.  Turbo Tax is for self prepared returns.   Intuit has 2 products for tax preparers. They are Lacerte and ProSeries.  ProSeries is the least expensive. You can install ProSeries and Turbo Tax on the same computer.

Intuit Products for Tax Professionals,

https://taxpro.intuit.com

And to prepare more than five e-files, you will need to sign up with the IRS as an ERO - an Electronic Returns Originator.  How to become an Authorized E-file Provider…..

http://www.irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/e-File-Providers-&-Partners/Become-an-Authorized-e-file-Provide...

Do you need a PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number)?

http://www.irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/Frequently-Asked-Questions:-Do-I-Need-a-PTIN%3F

[Mike9241]

it seems like you're preparing returns for compensation. you can not use Turbotax in this case. 

[mawheatley]

Yes, most people only file in one state, but many may have real estate holdings in multiple states that generate income requiring multiple state returns, especially people in military who have lived and bought property in multiple states. My son's friend, age 27, now has rentals in two states, and if his wife gets assigned to another state, they will buy property there. My youngest, just entering the army as an officer, is already planning on buying wherever he is stationed, easily could be more than 3 taxable states.

I have income property in 3 states besides NY, but fortunately one is TX, so no tax there.

Professional athletes, like baseball players, basketball, etc., get taxed in many of the states they play in for the income earned while playing there.  How many states could that be??