Can I file federal and state separately?

Yes. You can file them 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.

This new requirement also means you won't be able to e-file your state if your federal return was, or will be, paper-filed.

You can file federal now and skip state filing, but your e-filed federal return will need to be accepted before you can e-file your state (or, you can just paper-file your state return later. More info)

Here are two ways to skip your state in TurboTax Online:

1. Delete your state return, file your federal return now, and then come back later re-do your state return; or
2. Pay for both your federal and state returns now, and when you get to the Let's get ready to e-file screen, select the File by mail button and click the I'm not ready to file radio button below your state and click save.

Method 1 doesn't require up-front payment for your state, but you'll have to re-enter your state information. Method 2 saves the work you did on your state return but requires up-front payment.

As long as you haven't filed yet (or you e-filed, but got rejected), you can change your refund method.

1. Open your return in TurboTax.
2. Go to the File section in the left menu.
3. Next to Step 2: Your refund info select Revisit.
4. Choose your desired refund method and select Continue.

Hi, 

This is my first time filling online so I am running into trouble.

I filed my federal return on an efile website that was not turbotax but it did not give me the option to file my state return on that site so I decided to use turbotax to file my MN state return. I am getting an error message stating that due to my federal return already being filled it cannot file my return on TurboTax. Is there any way to send only the state return in? My federal return application was accepted already so there is no way for me to cancel it. 

Remember if you pay with credit card there are no additional fees.

I have the desktop version and I filed my federal before my State taxes.  My federal was accepted, but when I go now to file my State return it says I must choose my federal return.  Even though the federal has been accepted.  What do I do?

Hi there, I filed my federal taxes for free on the government's website. Can I use turbotax to file my state returns? Thanks.

I already e filed my federal forms. How do I now e file my state forms???