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How do i delete my state return in turbotax desktop

Forum|Forum|7 years ago
June 5, 2019
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I can't delete my state on the desktop program

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Best answer by VolvoGirl

Found a better link

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3450510

Level 15

Switch to Forms in the upper right. Open the state return and there should be a Delete button at the bottom.

Level 2

no delete button at bottom... turbo tax deluxe cd

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Level 15

Found a better link

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3450510

Level 2

I cannot seem to delete my state return in order to start over and have mortgage interest synch. I use a Mac and have the desktop version of TurboTax Deluxe. Any ideas?

Level 15

Please follow the instructions below to clear the state return.

How do I clear my state return in the TurboTax for ...

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Level 2

I have followed your instructions to remove a state return, up to the point where the warning message comes up. It is pretty ominous, "Once removed, 2019 California Individual Income Tax Return can not be recovered. Are you sure you want to proceed?" I hope it this just means erase it and reload the State again. I would like to modify the Federal and have it carried forward again onto the refreshed State side. I need to start all over again on the State.

Can you let me know if it works this way? Please.

Level 15

It works just like you described. If you want to be sure (and I recommend you do this) save a back-up of your return before deleting the state. Simply do a "Save As..." before deleting the state.

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Level 2

i have same problem now i am scare

i need know if this go stop come my federal tax return first

Level 15

Click File in the upper left hand corner of the screen.

Remove state return is an option.

As a precaution, you may want to save your tax return before removing the state tax return.

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