Why can't I E File my State Return?

[robertchrys1945]

I finished my Taxes, but it is saying I can not E File my State why is that?

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

To file a State return separate, your Federal return must be accepted.  You can file both a Federal & State returns at the same time but not all State forms are available yet to e-file.

You can file a Federal & State separately. Although state returns can be e-filed with your federal return (or after your federal return has already been accepted), it's no longer possible to e-file state returns before the federal. They are taking this measure to add an extra layer of security to all e-filed state returns.

[emd2637]

My Federal tax has already been accepted and I just paid for e-file for my state.  It  won't let me file my state.

[emd2637]

I received an e-mail telling me my Federal tax return has been accepted.

[emd2637]

Can you tell if my state tax return has been e-filed

[KathrynG3]

We cannot see your tax returns in this forum. To check your e-file status for your state, go to: State Return Refund Tracking. If the e-filing for the federal went through, the state usually follows within 24 hours. 

You can check the PDF to verify that both were electronically filed, as well. To do this, follow these steps:

To get your 2020 Form 1040 download, from the left menu, select Tax Home. Then, follow these steps:

• Scroll down to Your tax returns & documents and Show.
• Navigate to the option to download the PDF of your return.

Look for the cover pages from TurboTax. If the state was required to be mailed in, there would be instructions including a mailing address. Otherwise, it would be set to e-file. 

For more information, see: My return got accepted. What happens next?

@emd2637