This is definitely an error that Turbo Tax should fix. I prepared a return in April and it was also rejected. I called and spoke with a TT rep. I had to inform her that many other users are having the same issue. This is something they should already be aware of! She put me on hold for a very long time and then came back to only tell me that it's a problem with the IRS system and I need to file by paper. Unfortunately, I believed her, so I mailed it in. I keep checking on the IRS website for the refund status, but nothing is being processed. I don't even know if they received it. You cannot reach a IRS rep by phone. I decided to check the IRS website on joint filings. This is exactly what it states:
Question: My spouse passed away last year, and I want to file a joint return. How should I file, how should I sign, and are there any special notations required to indicate my spouse is deceased?
Answer: A decedent taxpayer's tax return can be filed electronically. Follow the specific directions provided by your preparation software for proper signature and notation requirements.
Basically, Turbo Tax is the problem! Now I have to wait how many more for months for a refund check due to Turbo Taxes' unwillingness to properly research this issue!
