When I was filing my NY state return, it told me I had to print and mail it. But when I printed my mail forms it says to e-file. Which do I do? How do I do it?

[DawnC0]

Choose to mail your return and you will be given instructions when you print your state return.  Since TurboTax does not support e-filing for your return, you are exempt from the mandatory e-filing requirement.  You're required to electronically file your return only if you meet all three of the following conditions:

• you use software to prepare your own personal income tax return;
• your software supports the electronic filing of your return; and
• you have broadband Internet access.

Since you don't meet condition #2, you can mail your return.  As of April of 2012, the New York Department of Taxation removed the formerly-imposed $25 penalty for filing by mail.

Here is the address and mailing instructions for New York state tax returns (although TurboTax should provide you these address too):

You must include the following on your envelope:

• your return address
• enough postage (some returns require additional postage)

If you are NOT including a payment, mail your return to:

STATE PROCESSING CENTER
PO BOX 61000
ALBANY NY 12261-0001

If you ARE including a payment (check or money order), mail your return (including Form IT-201-V) to:

STATE PROCESSING CENTER
PO BOX 15555
ALBANY NY 12212-5555

Include copies of any documents that report NY withholdings or NY earned income. 

[Easterna]

Can no longer itemize so don't need Deluxe program.  Wondering how the Basic program handles state returns, in our case NY.  Is it still necessary to purchase the Deluxe edition?

[Irene2805]

The instructions for Form IT-201 state (on pg. 4) :  "You must e-file if your software allows you to e-file your return."  If TurboTax is telling you to mail in your New York return, you can do so with peace of mind.

Any of the TurboTax CD/Download products can handle your NY state return, so you can use the Basic version if you wish.

@Easterna