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June 3, 2019
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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?

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DawnC0
Employee
June 3, 2019

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. 

February 3, 2021

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?

February 3, 2021

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