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posted Jun 4, 2019 7:11:17 PM

I am unable to choose the file by mail option for my state tax return. It is there, but I can't click on it.

I have chosen that they deduct my state taxes that I have to pay from my federal refund, if that has anything to do with it.

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Jun 4, 2019 7:11:19 PM

Yes, it does. If you’ve elected to pay the TurboTax fees through your refund, the File by Mail option won’t be available. Change your payment method, return, and follow the steps.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3401713

Instructions to print and file by mail:

  1. Sign in to your TurboTax Online return.
  2. Click File and you’ll get to the [Your name], just (…) more steps and we'll file your returns screen.
  3. Complete Steps 1 and 2 if you haven’t already done so, then click Start next to Step 3.
  4. On the Let’s get ready to e-file screen, select File by mail, then on the pop-up screen make sure you select File by mail for federal and all of your states.
  5. Follow the onscreen instructions to print your return.