My turbotax order TTWC###### was filed in Feb but transmitted 5/3/2019. Can I explain IRS the reason for late filing?

[VolvoGirl]

Did you just finish filing?  And hit the big orange Transmit Returns Now button?  The order confirmation was just for paying the fees.  You still had to continue on to actually efile it.

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[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

if you are due a refund it doesn't matter that it was late.  if you owe, when you get the penalty notice from the IRS, if this is the first time incurring late file, late pay penalties  you can respond with a request for abatement of penalties. (look on the web for suggestions of what to include in your response. the irs will then notify you of its decision.