What happens if you file a paper copy, then submit an electronic filing?

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June 4, 2019
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Technically and legally, you only want to do one or the other.

Generally speaking the second to arrive will be rejected, and possibly investigated for fraud.

However given the number of people who either accidentally do it due to a misunderstanding, or file both due to concern that one might not be received, i would not be overly concerned as long as there is no intent to do fraud.

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Technically and legally, you only want to do one or the other.

Generally speaking the second to arrive will be rejected, and possibly investigated for fraud.

mrbennetAuthor

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Thank you!!!

aznbiblegirl

Level 2

Hi, I also did this for my 2021 tax return.. What happened when you filed yours twice?

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You changed your mind, and want to e-file your tax return(s) instead of printing and mailing. As long as you haven't already mailed your 2016 paper return, you can switch to the e-filing method (through October 17, 2017). Some states now require e-filing their returns, and federal and state returns must be e-filed together.

On the other hand, if you already mailed your return, don't e-file. This can cause problems with the government, including refund delays.

If you wish to change how you'll file your taxes in TurboTax, follow the steps below for either the TurboTax Online or TurboTax CD/Download version.

There are options before filing to save a PDF file you can use later to view and print the tax return (Adobe Reader or equivalent is required for viewing and printing).

Change to e-file your return in TurboTax Online versions Change to e-file your return in TurboTax CD/Download versions

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