efiling state return but not efiling federal

[JELLIOTT]

We're in Oklahoma. Client filed 1120S with IRS on paper. Unknown to him Oklahoma has done away with paper filing for corporate returns. We are a piggyback state. How can I e-file the Oklahoma return with the required federal copy without also e-filing the federal (which I assume would be rejected)? This is giving me "what is the sound of one hand clapping" vibes

[George4Tacks]

@PhoebeRoberts may be able a hand to that clapping motion.

[PhoebeRoberts · Accepted solution]

The Oklahoma Tax Commission has assured the Oklahoma Society of CPAs that any paper returns filed will be processed, e-filing mandate notwithstanding. I put a sheet of colored paper on the front that explains why the return isn't eligible for e-file.

That said, entities don't really piggyback. I think if you uncheck to e-file Federal and check to e-file Oklahoma, then go through the normal e-file process, that the return will file without issue.

[JELLIOTT]

Thanks very much for this!