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mlyanez92
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TurboTax will not let me e-file my taxes. My home screen is only showing my taxes as "Ready to Print" and not giving me an e-file option.

 
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GKhanna
New Member

TurboTax will not let me e-file my taxes. My home screen is only showing my taxes as "Ready to Print" and not giving me an e-file option.

Yes. In TurboTax Online versions, these steps will change how you'll file your tax return(s) so that you can switch from file by mail to e-file: 

Note: These instructions apply to the current filing year only. (It's too late to e-file a 2016, 2015 or earlier tax return ). If you are trying to e-file any prior years return(s) they will need to be filed by mail. 

  1. Open your return, if it's not already open, and select File from the menu on the left (if you don't see it, click or tap the 3 white lines in the upper-left corner to expand).
  2. On the Just one more step screen, follow steps 1 and 2 if you haven't already.
  3. Now select the Start button to the right of Step 3. This will take you to Here are your filing choices. Select I'd like to change filing methods.
  4. Change your filing method to E-file and save your selection.
  5. Continue following the onscreen instructions to e-file your return.
  6. Finally, be sure to keep an eye on your email to track the status of your tax return.
mlyanez92
New Member

TurboTax will not let me e-file my taxes. My home screen is only showing my taxes as "Ready to Print" and not giving me an e-file option.

Thank you for this, but I do not see the 3 white lines in the upper-left corner to expand.
Garen58
New Member

TurboTax will not let me e-file my taxes. My home screen is only showing my taxes as "Ready to Print" and not giving me an e-file option.

i need help filling out my taxes

 

ChondelLO
Expert Alumni

TurboTax will not let me e-file my taxes. My home screen is only showing my taxes as "Ready to Print" and not giving me an e-file option.

Are you trying to e-file your federal return, a state return or both?  For info on how to change from mail to e-file please click the link below. If you need further assistance please respond back that we can try to help.

 

How do I change from mail to e-file in TurboTax On ...

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Garen58
New Member

TurboTax will not let me e-file my taxes. My home screen is only showing my taxes as "Ready to Print" and not giving me an e-file option.

it is for social security

CatinaT1
Employee Tax Expert

TurboTax will not let me e-file my taxes. My home screen is only showing my taxes as "Ready to Print" and not giving me an e-file option.

You do not file a tax return if you only had social security income.

 

 

 

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