hello Paula,
Thanks for quick response. Just clarifying a couple things. I had no idea nmy return was getting rejected - until it did late yesterday eve so to late to file return by mail......unfortunately all was good except for my son's misunderstanding, and thought we caught that in time.
Regardless, following with you as, at this point, just looking for your opinion of BEST suggested tactic - at this point.
My son's efile amendment was already "accepted" (whatever that means) by Fed (yesterday afternoon) and by state (this morning). I was thinking THAT "acceptance" could mean that the amended info was actually visible (vs what you note 16 weeks for "processing")...so I attempted efile again. got the rejection again within 1 hour.
So onto your suggestions. I think you are suggesting first choice would be to file the extension today (April 16, 1 day late....penalty?), pay today (fed only; i'm expecting refund on state), and then e-file again in 16 weeks (or thereabouts). I'm thinking in my case, that e-file is preferable as my return is a bit complicated (though TT says audit risk is very low), and I've had issues in past (when I had to mail) with IRS "misplacing" or taking months to find mailed in returns. But would like your opinion on that. Will the e-file in several weeks still get likely quicker processing (and less scrutiny) that an "on-time" (relatively speaking) mailed in version? Is there anything I can do to avoid any "late" (1 day) extension filing penalty? Do I (or can I) add any "notes" explaining the late extension request.
Thank you in advance for your further review and comments
@PaulaM
