The short answer is to file using FreeTaxUSA.com. I was able to file electronically there with no problem. I have used TurboTax for years, but when I called them their answer was to file by mail. Further, they said the problem had to do with an error on the IRS side and that was not the case. I feel the problem is with the way they handle sending data over to the IRS for a decedent tax return filing jointly. When I filed using FreeTaxUSA I got the same exact refund amounts as when I did it in TT by the way. My federal return was accepted in 2 hours. And my state the next morning. This took me many hours trying to figure this out so I hope this helps the community.
