Can I file state and not federal?

If you’re planning to file paper forms for both your federal and state returns, you can file your state return before your federal return. You may be considering this option if your goal is to use your state refund to pay for your federal tax liability.

Does TurboTax do state returns?

Filing your state taxes with TurboTax CD/Download If you live in a state that requires you to prepare a state tax return, we can help. We’ll transfer your tax info into the correct state documents for you. There’s an additional fee, which varies depending on the TurboTax product you use to prepare your Federal return.

Can I use TurboTax for state only?

No. The TurboTax state program is designed to transfer information from your federal return. For this reason, TurboTax state isn’t sold as a standalone tax-preparation product. You can use TurboTax to prepare and file your federal return without your state—but not the other way around.

Can I file state taxes without TurboTax?

Do you have to file a state tax return?

However, the state won’t send you the refund automatically. You’ll need to file a return to receive it. In this situation, it may be worth it to file your state return even though it may not be a requirement.

Where can I find list of state tax rates?

If you want to compare all of the state tax rates on one page, visit the list of state income taxes. For info on 2011 federal income tax and federal tax refunds, visit the federal income tax and federal tax refund pages. Note: The average income tax is calculated by taking the statistical average of all the state’s marginal income tax brackets.

How do you file state taxes if you work in two states?

At the end of the year, you will file two returns. You’ll file a nonresident state return in the state you worked. On it, list only the income you earned in that state and only the tax you paid to that state. You’ll then file a resident state return in the state where you live.

Do you have to pay income tax in more than one state?

You may still have to pay income tax to more than one state, but you can’t be taxed twice on the same money. You won’t need to worry about paying income tax in multiple states, even if you have to file more than one return.