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January 26, 2021

when does NYS start accepting 2020 returns?

  • January 26, 2021
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I'm aware that federal wont be accepting returns until February 12th< but when does NYS?

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    itonewbie
    Level 15
    January 26, 2021

    NYS is a piggyback state, which means e-filing of NY returns has to first go through the IRS' MeF, which is shut down.  You will, therefore, not be able to e-file NYS until Feb 12 (in 2021 for those who come back to our present time from the future).

    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Still an AllStar
    Level 3
    January 28, 2021

    Thank you so much!