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I am preparing a first Federal filing for my son and turbo tax said "you can't efile, but we will help you prepare and print", but it never gave me the option. why?

 
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I am preparing a first Federal filing for my son and turbo tax said "you can't efile, but we will help you prepare and print", but it never gave me the option. why?

You have not mentioned how old he is.   I think it will not let them e-file if they are too young, and the return will have to be filed by mail instead.   

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I am preparing a first Federal filing for my son and turbo tax said "you can't efile, but we will help you prepare and print", but it never gave me the option. why?

Too young----under 16 at end of 2023   

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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