I recently found out that my 2021 tax return was ever submitted even though the documents are in my TurboTax file. What happened, and how do I get TurboTax to submit it?

I only found out a month ago when I received notice of balance due from my state which included fines and interest adding another $1000 on top of the tax amount. They offset my 2024 refund to apply to 2021.

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Level 15

Jun 15, 2025 9:26:06 AM

Are you sure they didn't get your tax return? Maybe they just didn't get your tax due payment? Did you have a tax due? Or they changed something on your return.

When you efile you get back 2 emails. The first email only confirms the transmission. The second email says if the IRS (or state) Accepted or Rejected your efile. Can you look back though your emails?

When you log into your account you should also see the status and if it was Accepted or Rejected, Started, Printed, Ready to Mail, etc. What does it say?

Check the printout or PDF of your return; look for the state cover sheet with the Turbo Tax logo. If you owed tax, it will show the payment information and how/when you decided to pay. Read the state payment instructions carefully since most states cannot be paid from within the TT system and requires additional steps.

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I recently found out that my 2021 tax return was ever submitted even though the documents are in my TurboTax file. What happened, and how do I get TurboTax to submit it?