e-file problem every year going forward?

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November 23, 2022
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I am trying to decide whether to use Turbotax for 2022. Last year I could not file from Turbotax electronically because my 2021 return was a paper return and the IRS hadn't processed it yet. That (of itself) is something I can understand. Where Turbotax failed me was no workaround and no help. I tried the AGI method and also entering zero. Did not work. I was forced to file again on paper after printing out my returns. My question is: Is Turbotax going to help me this time? Does Turbo Tax have a workaround available if my 2021 return is again backlogged at the IRS? Am I doomed to file on paper forever if I stick with Turbo Tax?

NCperson

Level 15

@marcefountain - the issue isn't turbo tax - it's the IRS. if the IRS fails to load you AGI into their databases, then whether you use Turbo Tax, HR Block, etc, the same thing is going to occur when you try to efile.

The good news is that the IRS is slowly catching up (the backlogs are less than half what they were in June) and generally speaking tax returns will be easier this year (no advance child tax credit and no recovery rebates among other things) that will permit the IRS to process returns quicker with the same manpower. So it's less likely that your situation will repeat itself.

When did you paper file?

Critter-3

Level 15

There is a work around ... if the IRS rejects the return for the prior year AGI because you paper filed and the IRS didn't process it by the end of October then simply enter a ZERO for the AGI. Sadly if that trick doesn't work you will need to either mail in the return again OR use a local paid tax pro who do not need the AGI verifiation.