I am using the online version but will be printing and mailing a hard copy to IRS. If I print the tax return and notice a need for corrections will I be able to do so?

[rmoreno716]

Will I be able to make corrections to a completed/printed tax return if it has not been filed yet?

[mesquitebean]

@rmoreno716   asked:  "I am using the online version but will be printing and mailing a hard copy to IRS. If I print the tax return and notice a need for corrections will I be able to do so? 

Will I be able to make corrections to a completed/printed tax return if it has not been filed yet?"

Yes, if you haven't actually filed yet (i.e., haven't efiled or actually mailed a copy), and if you print a copy and notice an error, you can go back into the interview and correct something before actually filing.    If you log in, and TurboTax thinks you were finished so the interview is closed, here's how to open it back up.  On the Tax Home page look for a link "Add a State."   That doesn't really add one, but opens the return interview back up.

Why are you filing by printing, signing, dating, and mailing a return instead of efiling?   If you are having a problem when efiling, folks in this forum might be able to help you so you can efile.   A paper return can take weeks to process.     Did you try to efile, but got a rejection error code and message?   If so, what is the rejection code and message?

[mesquitebean]

@rmoreno716 

If you DO decide to file by mail, remember to sign and date it.  When mailing, it's recommended to use a method that has tracking.   If you are getting a Federal refund, it will take about 4 weeks for a mailed return just to show up in the IRS "Where's My Refund" tool.

https://www.irs.gov/wheres-my-refund

If you file the Federal return by printing and mailing, and if you also have a state return, the state return will also have to be filed by mail to the state tax agency.

[SteamTrain]

@rmoreno716 

But get it done ASAP...since the Online software will likely shut down for 2024 taxes sometime in November....could even be next week or two.   After it shuts down for 2024, your file will be locked down for a week or so as all files are archived.....even unfinished ones, and those could only be continued using the desktop software.

(I do wonder when the actual shutdown/archiving date is expected to be this year)