I've already filed the federal return and need to file New York state return. Can I do that for free on Turbo Tax or how much does it cost?

[Bsch4477]

E-filing NY return is free. 

[michaelwm-richardson]

I know they are free if you qualify, which I don't. How much is the state download??

[xmasbaby0]

Did you use TurboTax to prepare your federal return?   If you prepared your federal return using some other software, you cannot use TT for just a state tax return.   Please explain.

[michaelwm-richardson]

Yes, I used Turbotax to file the federal return. But that doesn't answer the question of how much does it cost to download it for the state return. So, and help with that?

Thanks, Michael

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

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@michaelwm-richardson wrote:

Yes, I used Turbotax to file the federal return. But that doesn't answer the question of how much does it cost to download it for the state return. So, and help with that?

Thanks, Michael

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If you are using the TurboTax desktop editions, the price for a state program an additional state program is $45.

The New York state tax return is free to e-file.

[VolvoGirl]

If you are using the Desktop installed program you get 1 free state program download.  Did you already use the free state for a different state?  Extra (different) state programs are 45.  Then it is $25 to efile each state return EXCEPT New York is free to efile.

In the Online version you pay a separate fee to prepare a state return whether you efile or print and mail it.  Currently state is $59.  

How to review your online fees

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/charges-and-fees/help/how-do-i-review-my-fees-in-turbotax-online/0...

[michaelwm-richardson]

Thanks!!

Michael

[michaelwm-richardson]

Thanks, I mistakenly filed the Fed return on Turbo Tax and can't use the free software for NY state. I won't make that mistake again!

Michael

[VolvoGirl]

What version did you use to file federal?  

[michaelwm-richardson]

I used Turbo Tax Premier because we have mutual funds and dividends, not a lot but enough that we have to report it.

[VolvoGirl · Accepted solution]

Premier is the Desktop program.  (Online it is called Premium).  So you get a free state program download in the Desktop program.  So you should be able to download NY.    Then you can efile NY for free.  So no cost to download NY module or file.  

How/where did you file Federal?  Did you efile and was it Accepted?   Did you use your Desktop Premier?  Open your federal return and go though the State tab.   But first you may need to tell the Turbo Tax program that your federal was Accepted.   Open your return and go up to menu item

File > Electronic Filing > Check Electronic Filing Status

Then save your return with the status. Go to File-Save.

[michaelwm-richardson]

Thanks!! This was the best explanation I've gotten so far from anyone. Great job knowing what is going on. Yes, the return was accepted and the program knows that, so I'll download the state and make it work!

Michael