DavidD66
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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

No.  It's not necessary to include the electronic postmark.  Had you attempted to e-file on the day of the deadline, got rejected, and were mailing your return after the deadline, you would want to include it in order to avoid any late filing penalty, if applicable.

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