How do I change from mail to e-file in TurboTax Online?
If you printed your taxes to mail them in and went all the way through the Review and file section, when you sign in to TurboTax Online you'll see the Way to go! You filed your 2025 taxes and you won't see a way to change to e-filing.
Keep these considerations in mind:
If you've already mailed your return, don't e-file. This can cause problems with the government, including refund delays.
You can only switch from mail to the e-filing method until October 15, 2026.
You must be eligible to e-file.
Note: If your TurboTax navigation looks different from what’s described here, learn more.
To switch to e-filing:
Sign in to TurboTax.
On the Tax Home screen, scroll down to Your tax returns & documents.
Select 2025, and then select Add a State (you're not actually adding a state, this just gets you into the right area).
Select File.
On the Just one more step screen, follow steps 1 and 2 if you haven't already.
Select the Start button to the right of step 3.
On the Let's get ready to e-file screen, select I want to e-file.
Follow the instructions to e-file your return.
