The TaxAct Professional programs allow you to prepare and e-file only the state return, but first you need to prepare the federal return. All the data that flows to the state return originates from the federal return. The State Q&A interview section then prompts for additional information specific to the state return.

To file only the state return, click the Filing tab in the Q&A and choose E-File. Check the box next to the state return you wish to submit and then complete the filing steps. 

If you don’t see the option to file only the state return, please follow the instructions below:

1. Click the Filing tab and then click Print Return (located directly below the Pro Features tab)
2. Click Continue and choose Federal Only
3. Continue to the screen titled Paper Filing – Printing Your Return and click Print Return.
4. Click Cancel
5. Click on the Filing tab again and click E-File and you should now see the option to check the box next to the state return you wish to submit.