Purchase Additional State Tax Programs

TurboTax Online let you prepare up to five states per federal return.

1. Sign in to TurboTax Online.
2. Click the State Taxes tab, select a state, and then click Prepare the Selected Return. If you're purchasing an additional state, click Choose Another State, and then select the state.
3. TurboTax Online prompts you for payment when you print or e-file the state return.

Note: TurboTax Online let you prepare up to five states per federal return. If you need to prepare six or more state tax returns in association with your federal return, consider TurboTax CD/Download software.

See Finish Your TurboTax Online Return in TurboTax CD/Download Software.

Deluxe, Premier, and Home & Business versions of TurboTax desktop software include one state. If you need to purchase additional states, or if you're using the Basic version (which doesn't include a state program), follow these directions.

1. Start TurboTax.
2. Open your tax return and select the State Taxes tab.
3. Click TurboTax State Download in the upper left corner, or choose Download State from the Online menu.
4. Save your return if prompted to do so.
5. Select the state you wish to purchase, then click Continue at the bottom of your screen.
6. Follow the onscreen directions to purchase, download, and install the selected state return.

Note: You can purchase as many state returns as necessary but e-filing is limited to three state returns per federal return. The fourth and subsequent states must be mailed in or paper-filed.

Consider using TurboTax Online for up to 5 e-filed state tax returns.