I have a client that already efiled his own federal return using turbo tax for 2020 and 2021, but never filed a state return. The reason is because he has 4 state returns to do for both years. Can I efile the state returns with out a federal return being efiled? I have completed both years and all the states, but don't know if this is possible since the state usually gets sent after they have accepted the federal. PLEASE HELP! Thank you in advance for your time and consideration in helping with this important matter.
I know you can efile an Indiana state return without first efiling federal. I don't know that it is possible to do for all states. Can I ask which states you are dealing with?
After you prepare federal and state returns select EFNow - it will open a window where you can check just the state returns
did VT prompt a filing by sending out a notice? I am trying to help a client with similar prior year non filing issue for VT. I posted my query to the board last week but no replies. thanks for your input! steve a/k/a geezer
From a professional practice standpoint, I would hesitate doing that unless I'm 100% certain that the federal return is complete as accurate because state returns would, inevitably, start with numbers from and positions taken on a self-prepared federal return.
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my question is does VT eventually issue an assessment against a non resident who did not file a non resident return in a prior year? or does it slip through the cracks? probably only an in state VT practitioner knows the answer.
I am not concerned with the mechanics of filing a previous year return. if you see my post of last week it may be more clear. I am not real adept at searching in this forum so if you need me to copy and paste that post for you just let me know.
With the file open select Efile now...it will indicate that the Fed has been filed and the State is ready to file. If the State/s is greyed out you may have to check the State site to determine whether it can be efiled on it's own.
Thanks but you answered a question I didn't ask. I don't need to know the mechanics. I have been using turbotax/proseries since 1984. I am looking for practical experience with the VT DOR approach to non filing by non residents. As a tax attorney, I evaluate some issues from a risk assessment perspective not just compliance. Being a CPA before attending law school gave me a unique perspective in tax courses. The professors would employ the Socratic method on the herd and then ask me for the right answer. It was a blast. ahhh, the good ol' days.
Did you efile the federal tax returns for both of those years.
I am trying to understand whether it is you or another tax preparer why or under what circumstances if the federal returns were e filed why the states were not filed.
When you are doing the federal you are doing the state also.
I just prepared a tax return last week that I hade to filed 5 state tax returns for 2022.
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