what to do if not required to file state?

[silversun]

I purchased the more expensive turbotax deluxe that included state but it turns out my income is under the minimum amount required to file taxes in California. What should I do in this situation?

At the prompt: "would you like to use your free state now?" I selected no, because I know I do not need to file state.

Am I able to use the state part I purchased with next year's turbotax, or will I lose it?

Also, when I go to file federal turbotax is prompting me to also file state, should I just select "do not file my state taxes now, I'll do it later" and ignore any further prompts?

Thanks for your help

[xmasbaby0]

Even if you are below the minimum income to be required to file a CA return----was any CA tax withheld from your paychecks?   Is there an amount in box 17 on your W-2?  You can file to seek a refund even if you earned less than the filing requirement.

If you are not going to file the state, then just say do not e-file the state when you are on the filing screen.  No, you cannot use the state software next year.  There is new software for each tax year.

[DianeW777]

No, you will not be able to use the state next year. You can contact TurboTax to ask for the best solution.

• How do I contact TurboTax?

Yes, select 'do not file my state taxes now, I'll do it later'.  If you are not required to file you should not send it.

[silversun]

All my income is dividend income. No W-2. I don't think I would be eligible for any sort of refund.