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onehuntinhoney
February 20, 2025
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Can I file my state tax return now and wait to file my federal until later?

  • February 20, 2025
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    xmasbaby0
    Employee
    February 20, 2025

    A state tax return cannot be e-filed unless the federal has been filed and accepted by the IRS.   So, no, you cannot e-file the state first.   

    **Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
    JohnB5677
    JohnB5677
    February 20, 2025

    No, you must E-file your Federal Retune prior to E-filing your State.

    • The TurboTax state program is designed to transfer information from your federal return. 
    • You can however, print and file the state separately.
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