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After you file
Yes, I would suggest waiting until after March 6th. After that time, run the manual update again. Once the federal "E-file" option appears, send both the Federal and California returns at the same time.
It sometimes takes 24–48 hours for the e-file transmission servers to catch up with the form update in the Desktop software. As a cautionary measure, I would wait the full 48 hours before filing your return.
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March 5, 2026
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