So although I was ready to file on Saturday, when I originally posted this first message, I waited to file until this morning (10/17 at 10:30am PST), to ensure any updates were properly reflected in the software. I checked for updates before filing (it did have an update which I assume fixed the e-file problem, since I know longer received the message about e-filing being closed). So I went ahead and submitted my return electronically using TurboTax desktop and all looked good.
What has me very nervous however, is I typically receive a confirmation email from TurboTax titled "In Progress: Your TurboTax Return Status" saying that my returns were submitted and to keep an eye on my inbox to receive confirmation in the next 24-48 hours that my state and federal returns were accepted or rejected. I have no such email this year, despite getting one in each of the last 2 tax years. So now I'm left wondering if my e-files actually got sent or just went into the ether. Will be looking for new tax software next year, given how much TurboTax has botched this year's extension deadline.
