I need to attach my 1042S form with my federal return and will file it myself. How do I e-File my state tax return (but not the federal)?

[kothari172]

International F1 student here. Got 1042S (income code 16) and 1099-MISC. How do I e-File my state tax return? The software doesn't let me do so because I did not e-File my federal tax return. I cannot e-File my federal return because I need to attach my 1042-S form along with it (which the TurboTax software doesn't support).

[MichelleLO]

Please see the below FAQ for more information why you cannot e-file your state before federal:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301358

You can reach a Customer Support Specialist to for assistance by following the instructions below:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300041

[Edited 04.11.18 - 4:56PM]

[kothari172]

Yes, I did search and reach this very answer before, but when I printed out my state forms, it said in big bold letters - NEW YORK STATE REQUIRES THIS INCOME TAX RETURN TO BE FILED ELECTRONICALLY. Freaked me out for a second there.

It's increasingly becoming a chicken-egg problem. How do you think I should proceed?

[MichelleLO]

I recommend you contact one of our Customer Support Specialists for further assistance. I will edit my answer above with an FAQ on how to contact support.