Solved: How do I pause my state return until Turbo Tax has updated their site for the American Recovery Act? I never saw the option to file "later" like instructions indicated.

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Level 2

Mar 25, 2021 3:59:08 PM

Thanks Michelle! With the help of Dorien at TurboTax, I have the answer:

Go to Review.
When you get to the screen titled Just one more step and we'll file your returns select Get ready to save and file your returns.
On the next screen (Let’s get ready to e-file) choose File By Mail. (Makes no sense, I know.)
Next to your state return on the next screen, select Change then on the following screen I'm not ready to file.
The next screen will list just your 2020 Federal return and you can go on to file your Federal return.

Intuit Alumni

Mar 25, 2021 10:22:24 AM

If you'd like to go ahead and file your federal return and file your state return later, please follow the instructions here: Can I file my federal taxes now and skip my state for later?

Level 2

Mar 25, 2021 11:05:38 AM

Thank you, Ashley. I've already paid for both. My problem is that I never saw a screen that said, "Here are your filing options."

Under File, I've made it to Step 3 Get ready to save and file your returns. After that, I have the following screens:

Let’s get ready to e-file
Last year's tax info
What type of state-issued ID does Jill have?
OK, let's get some details about Jill's driver's license
Consent to e-file your California return
Let’s take one last look at the returns you’re e-filing
It's time to sign and transmit your 2020 returns

The last one ends with a button that says, "Transmit my returns now" with a warning, "Important: Once you select Transmit my returns now, you can't cancel transmission. It's just like dropping your returns in the mailbox."

Please provide a link to the specific screen that says, "Here are your filing options."

Intuit Alumni

Mar 25, 2021 11:52:24 AM

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Level 2

Mar 25, 2021 3:59:08 PM

Thanks Michelle! With the help of Dorien at TurboTax, I have the answer:

Go to Review.
When you get to the screen titled Just one more step and we'll file your returns select Get ready to save and file your returns.
On the next screen (Let’s get ready to e-file) choose File By Mail. (Makes no sense, I know.)
Next to your state return on the next screen, select Change then on the following screen I'm not ready to file.
The next screen will list just your 2020 Federal return and you can go on to file your Federal return.

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How do I pause my state return until Turbo Tax has updated their site for the American Recovery Act? I never saw the option to file "later" like instructions indicated.