You'll find this process very simple.
I use the Desktop (CD/Download) software, too. I enter the email address of the person who should receive the emailed message from TurboTax about the status of their e-filed return. But if you're preparing a tax return for, say, a daughter that lives with you, you can use either your email address or hers. The phone # on the return shouldn't make any difference.
Once you've completed the tax preparation process, you'll work all the way through the interview until you reach the point to "Transmit Return Now". You can't miss it. Once you've clicked on that icon, it's the same as dropping a mailed return into the mailbox. There's no getting it back.
You'll receive an email from TurboTax indicating that your return has been successfully filed. Soon, you'll receive an email from TurboTax letting you know if your return has been Accepted or Rejected by the IRS. The "Accepted" status simply indicates that your return seems to be in order. The IRS will, of course, later process your return for accuracy and approve your refund if applicable.
If your return is rejected by the IRS, you'll receive an email from TurboTax indicating what's wrong with your filed return and how to fix it. A rejected return is the same as if it was never filed. You'll correct the error, then re-submit your return.
Here's a TurboTax FAQ with a little more info:
How do I e-file my personal individual tax return?
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