It's there but you don"t know it. I find it sad that many people do not know what should be common knowledge. Unfortunately you can not rely on your E-file history or status, as after 2-3 years ( and I was told even after 1 year) double clicking to open the file often creates errors and the status reverts to no e file or paper file , at least for the CD download. I called a turbo tax expert and he was able to get into my computer and confirm what he called the one and only thing that is a for-sure you filed successfully on a CD. He said the Electronic Filing instructions are your receipt or proof of filing. If rejected the Filing Instructions go back to telling you to file by paper format. It confirms you e-filed and states a signed PE is attached . It specifies you must keep this form as part of your permanent record. It should be called confirmation of successful E file not Instructions. But it does tell you it is a permanent record to keep and it cannot be generated after the deadline to e-file in that year specified on the form. And always get a hard PDF and print copy if your computer dies or the CD . Thats why you always want to print your final forms after acceptance, ( and why the email is only recommended to keep for your records). If it tells you to mail a paper copy, you did not successfully e file . Im very disappointed that the e-file confirmation is NOT reliable and inaccurate in as little as a year! this needs to fixed Turbo tax .
