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posted Jun 4, 2019 12:49:28 PM

I want to file my state instead of mailing. I hit the print option because I thought I should just mail it because it wasn't letting me complete a section. How can I reverse it and go back and efile?

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 12:49:33 PM

Here's how to open your return back up to finish the state return and efile it.   This assumes you didn't actually mail the state return.

NOTE:  Do not make any changes in the Federal return since it has already been filed.

  • Log in and at the Tax Home go to the section "Your Tax Returns & Documents."  Click on that line or the word SHOW to expand that section.
  • Choose 2018.
  • Choose "Add a state."  (you're not really adding one; that's just to get the return to open up.)
  • Once the return is open, you can go to the State Taxes tab to complete the state return. 
  • Carefully review it before filing since some of the forms may have updated.  Continue in that section until it says "Done with State" (or similar words.)
  • Also step through the REVIEW tab to run the error check and be sure all is in order.
  • Then go to the FILE section to select a filing method, and choose to file only the State return.
  • If efiling, make sure you go all the way to the end and click on "Transmit My Returns Now."

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 12:49:30 PM

Have you already efiled the Federal return, and if so, has it been accepted?

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 12:49:31 PM

Yes and yes

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 12:49:33 PM

Here's how to open your return back up to finish the state return and efile it.   This assumes you didn't actually mail the state return.

NOTE:  Do not make any changes in the Federal return since it has already been filed.

  • Log in and at the Tax Home go to the section "Your Tax Returns & Documents."  Click on that line or the word SHOW to expand that section.
  • Choose 2018.
  • Choose "Add a state."  (you're not really adding one; that's just to get the return to open up.)
  • Once the return is open, you can go to the State Taxes tab to complete the state return. 
  • Carefully review it before filing since some of the forms may have updated.  Continue in that section until it says "Done with State" (or similar words.)
  • Also step through the REVIEW tab to run the error check and be sure all is in order.
  • Then go to the FILE section to select a filing method, and choose to file only the State return.
  • If efiling, make sure you go all the way to the end and click on "Transmit My Returns Now."