Were you using the TurboTax desktop CD/Download editions installed on your personal computer or were you using the TurboTax online web-based editions?
If the desktop CD/Download editions, you had to complete the File section of the program and on the screen to e-file your tax return you must press the large Orange button labeled "Transmit my returns now".
In the upper left of the desktop program screen, click on the File menu and then on Electronic Filing. Select Check Electronic Filing Status.
If the TurboTax online web-based editions -
You complete your tax return by finishing all 3 Steps in the File section. In Step 3, to e-file your tax return, you must click on the large Orange button labeled "Transmit my returns now".
After completing the File section and e-filing your tax return you will receive two emails from TurboTax. The first email when your tax return was transmitted and the second email when the tax return has either been accepted or rejected.
