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I cannot e-file b/c form1040 is 0; but law requires to e-file state return, what should I do?

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June 4, 2019
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Best answer by VolvoGirl

Yes to all.

VolvoGirl

Employee

Do you only have Social Security, SS, SSDI or ssi income? You do not need to file a return. If you want to file federal you will have to print and mail it. If you can’t efile federal it’s ok to mail state (NY?) too.

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laoye1955caiAuthor

yes, I only have SS. So can I confirm I don't need to mail federal since I only have ss, and I can file State by mail? Thanks a lot.

Critter

Employee

If you have no taxable income then you don't need to file a state return either ... why do you think you do ?

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TaxGuyBill

Employee

You may want to file a tax return anyways. For example, filing a tax return will reduce the chances that somebody will file a fake/false tax return in your name. Also, some non-tax purposes may need a tax return filed (if you want a loan, student aid, government assistance, etc.). Filing a tax return also starts the Statute of Limitations to be audited.

The easiest way to e-file is to add $1 of bank interest.