Unlinking an e-file

[Dave T]

I need to amend a New York State return. Don't need to do the Federal

I prepared the IT 201-X and want to create the e-file it but I am getting an error that says "NYS return must be transmitted unlinked when transmitting IT-201X"  How do I unlink the file? I don't believe I have seen this before.

Thank you

[Margaret CPA in OH]

I ran into something similar with an amended OH return.  I decided it was easier to include a 1040X with no change and the explanation that it was being filed solely to amend the state return.  Apparently OH requires a federal return to accompany an efiled return.  Client received a letter last week from IRS acknowledging no change.  Client is still waiting for the refund from the amended OH return.

[Abby Normal]

I just did this for MD. Check the box on the state EF info form to unlink from MeF. Then just create the state efile. Easy peasy.

[Dave T]

Thank you Abby. That worked perfectly.

I had never seen that option before.

Greatly appreciate all the help you provide to this board.

[mcb39]

That box has always been there and I almost always check it, for whatever reason