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🔍 Sending state-only e-files
This guide explains how to unlink and file state-only e-files by adding state forms to your return and checking the correct option on the state form.
⚠️ Before You Begin
You will need to:
- Add state forms into the return.
- Locate the state form section that asks about electronic filing.
📊 Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Add state forms into the return
Add the state forms into the return so the state form options appear.
To unlink the state
Add state forms into the return.
Step 2: Find the electronic filing option on the state form
Look for the section that controls whether the state is linked or unlinked.
Locate the Do you want to electronically file this return? section (will appear in red) on the state form.
The second line reads Check here if you want to file this return as unlinked; check that box
Step 3: Run diagnostics and create the e-file
After diagnostics, create the e-file for both federal and state returns so they can be transmitted.
Run diagnostics, create the e-file for both federal and state returns. When transmitting returns both will become active to send.
❌ Note
Not all states have the option to be unlinked from the Federal, so the Federal would have to be accepted before it can be unlocked.
📞 Still Need Help?
If you are having trouble, contact our support team:
Phone: 1-800-516-9442
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