I accidentally filed federal after filing an extension. Fed

[whytomwhy]

I filed for a federal extension, but then accidentally filed federal when filing my state.  I received an ACCEPT from both federal and state, but then also received an ACCEPT for the extension after the fact. I don't see my federal return in the filed area of Turbo Tax so wonder if I'm in limbo.

[KathrynG3]

You may have simply e-filed the extension. To check, see our E-File Status Lookup Tool or check IRS: Where's my refund? to get your current filing status.

For your state filing status:

State Return Refund Tracking

Otherwise, see: How do I file an IRS extension (Form 4868) in TurboTax Online? for useful links to confirm what process was used to file the extension and for e-filing directions after filing an extension.

[whytomwhy]

Thank you for the response. 

I do have an email from TurboTax that states "Your federal tax return was accepted by the IRS. You're officially finished filing your federal taxes – nicely done!"

...and another one received later that states "Your 2020 Federal Personal Extension has been approved!"

When I go to Tax Home in TurboTax it only shows my state tax was accepted, but I have emails and texts showing my federal was also accepted.  Do I need to do anything to officially file? 

Sorry for the confusing scenario. 

[ToddL99]

No, you do not need to do anything else - you have an email from TurboTax that states "Your federal tax return was accepted by the IRS. You're officially finished filing your federal taxes – nicely done!"

A request for extension does not affect the tax return e-filing process, even if you get an email that an extension was approved.

Keep checking the IRS Where’s My Refund? site for a status on your return.