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🔍 Including more than 9 states per return
This guide explains how to complete and print a return when you need to include more than 9 state returns.
⚠️ Before You Begin
You can only add 9 states at a time to the Main Information Sheet in a return.
You are able to electronically file nine states with your return, depending on whether the states allow State-Only e-filing.
📊 Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Complete the first 9 state returns
Use this when you need to include more than 9 states in a single return.
Complete and print the return with the first nine state returns.
Step 2: Copy the return to external storage
Use this to preserve your progress before removing state returns.
Then copy the return to an external storage drive.
Step 3: Re-open and remove the first set of state returns
Use this to prepare the return for the next set of states.
Re-open the return, and then remove those state returns from the client's return.
Step 4: Enter any remaining states
Use this to finish adding states beyond the first 9.
Enter any remaining states on the Main Information Sheet.
📞 Still Need Help?
If you are having trouble, contact our support team:
Phone: 1-800-516-9442
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