I know that I don't qualify for the WFTC but it won't allow me to electronically file my taxes. I have never filed on paper before.

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January 9, 2025
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xmasbaby0

Employee

E-filing is not yet open. WA has no state income tax, so you have no state return to worry about trying to file for WA. You will only e-file a federal return.

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xmasbaby0

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@ruth.2003

Here is an update---this problem is being corrected.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/cant-e-file-return-washington-state-resident/L7O9uCzDZ_US_en_US?uid=m5ptcic0

caitlins7

The link does not work that you provided. Do you know if there has been any update with this problem? It is still not allowing me to e file because i don't qualify for the WFTC which I already knew. I have never had to send in paper tax docs before so not sure whats going on.

mcintyre210

I did what others have done - since TT will not let you delete the WA state return once it's completed and we were not eligible for the WFTC, I just ignored it, selected E-File Federal return and selected "Do Not" E-File state return.

I don't plan to mail in a blank WA state return so I'm ignoring anything to do with the WA State part. It didn't even print anything when I printed the tax returns for my records. Federal return was E-Filed successfully. Hope that helps anyone who is stuck on this.

jrp717

I've run into the same issue. No WA income. Not qualified for WFC. TT keeps telling me I have an error on my WA return, but also tells me I don't need to file a WA return if I don't qualify for WFC.

I am not checking the Efile option and won't email in my empty WA forms either.

Wish TT would fix this.

RicciKEI

In TurboTax, click File --> Remove State Return --> Choose WA State --> Click Remove

BrittanyS

You will need to follow the steps provided above to delete the Washington state return. Once the return is deleted you should be able to e-file. Since WA is a no income tax state there is no need to have a state return.