@ SterlingSoul wrote:
When attempting to file an extension, why does TT state that we are agreeing to have our tax return submitted. My only goal is to file an online extension -- something that previous version of TT offered easily; now the auto extension is not even listed as being available in the Desk Top version.. I have no interest in agreeing to transmit my return at the present time.
That online extension screen at EasyExtension that says your return will be submitted is indeed scary, but according to a TurboTax forum expert, it only files the extension, is badly worded and misleading, but won't be corrected until after filing season, unfortunately. You can see the discussion in this other thread:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/extension-verbiage-indicates-taxes-are-being-file...
A couple of users there went ahead and tried, and they say it correctly submitted just their extension. If you are uneasy about continuing with that screen, there are alternatives. IMHO, it's easier and faster to file an extension request at the IRS website and pay the expected tax due there.
You can file an extension request at the online IRS website a couple of ways:
- You can go to https://www.irs.gov/payments and choose to pay your expected taxes due toward a Form 1040, and for reason choose "extension", and you can pay directly from your bank account (or by debit/credit card.) Choose the correct tax year. Print out your confirmation.
- Or if you have an online IRS account, you can sign into your online account at the IRS and then go to the payments section to pay your expected taxes due. Again, you will have a form where you can choose "extension" as the reason for the payment.
NOTE: There is no fee if you pay directly from your bank account. There are fees for debit and credit card. The card fee can be hefty if your tax payment is large.
