FreeTaxUSA State Filing Guide – How to File State Taxes in 2025 (Easy & Complete)

The FreeTaxUSA State Filing Guide explains everything you need to know about filing state tax returns with FreeTaxUSA 2025. 

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State tax filing with FreeTaxUSA allows you to submit your state income tax return after completing your federal return. While federal filing is free, state returns are filed for a low flat fee.

With FreeTaxUSA, you can:

• File state taxes online
  
  

• E-file securely with state tax agencies
  
  

• Handle most state tax situations
  
  

• File multiple state returns if needed

You may need to file a state return if:

• You earned income in a state that has income tax
  
  

• You lived or worked in a different state
  
  

• Your state requires residents to file annually

State Filing Fee

• One low flat fee per state return
  
  

• No income-based pricing
  
  

• Same fee for simple or complex returns

Step 1: Complete Your Federal Tax Return

You must finish your federal return first. FreeTaxUSA automatically uses this information to prepare your state return.

Step 2: Select State Filing

After completing federal filing, FreeTaxUSA will prompt you to start your state tax return.

Step 3: Enter State-Specific Information

You may need to provide:

• State income details
  
  

• Local taxes (if applicable)
  
  

• State-specific credits or deductions
  
  

FreeTaxUSA guides you step by step.

Step 4: Review Your State Return

Carefully review:

• Income amounts
  
  

• Withholding
  
  

• Credits and deductions
  
  

The system checks for common errors.

Step 5: Pay State Filing Fee

Before e-filing, you’ll see the exact state filing cost.
No surprise fees.

Step 6: E-File Your State Return

Submit your state return electronically to the appropriate state agency.

You may need to file multiple state returns if:

• You moved during the year
  
  

• You worked in more than one state
  
  

• You had income from another state
  
  

FreeTaxUSA 2025 supports:

• Part-year resident returns
  
  

• Non-resident returns
  
  

Each state return is filed separately.

Part-Year Resident

If you moved during the year, FreeTaxUSA helps split income correctly between states.

Non-Resident Income

If you earned income in a state where you don’t live, FreeTaxUSA supports non-resident filing.

State Refund or Balance Due

• Refunds are issued by the state
  
  

• Payment options vary by state

Problem: State Return Rejected

Fix: Review the error message, correct details, and resubmit.

Problem: State Not Supported

Fix: Check state availability or file that state manually if required.

Problem: Refund Delayed

Fix: Use state refund tracking tools; delays are often state-side.

Is state filing required with FreeTaxUSA?

Only if your state requires an income tax return.

Can I file state taxes without federal filing?

State filing requires completing the federal return first.

Does FreeTaxUSA support all states?

It supports most states with income tax requirements.

Can I file more than one state return?

Yes. Multiple state returns are supported with separate fees.

How long do state refunds take?

Refund timing depends on the state and its processing speed.

Is FreeTaxUSA state filing secure?

Yes. State returns are filed through secure, encrypted systems.

Conclusion

The FreeTaxUSA State Filing Guide shows that FreeTaxUSA is a cost-effective, secure, and reliable option for filing state taxes in 2025. With a simple step-by-step process, support for multiple state scenarios, and transparent pricing, it’s an excellent choice for taxpayers who want affordable state filing without complexity.