Paid for tax prep. Thought that it e-filed.Went to check status today and it didn't file?! What will happen now since it is late?

[cjhouston2000]

I thought we filed on 4/15. I paid the turbotax fees ($176). I entered our drivers license numbers and hit efile. I went to check status today 4/22 and it showed it wasn't filed. Help! What happens now since it is late?? 

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

If you are getting a refund there is no penalty for filing after the deadline.  If you owe tax due then you are subject to a late filing penalty and interest which will be calculated and billed by the IRS.  TurboTax will not calculate that.

Go ahead and file your return.  Paying the fee did not file your return.  You have to go all the way to the big orange button that says "Transmit my return now."  If the return was rejected, then tell us the rejection code or message so we can help you get it e-filed.

[Anonymous]

or you can mail your returns - if you do make sure to send to correct address and attach any w-2's or other forms showing withholding.