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New Member
October 14, 2026
Question

how do I by pass e-filing?

When I come to File screen it does not give me an option to paper file, why is that?

3 replies

M-MTax
Level 15
October 14, 2026

The most common reason the "File by mail" option is hidden is that you selected Pay With My Refund to pay for your TurboTax fees. The IRS does not allow refund-deducted payments for paper-filed returns. 

Level 2
October 14, 2026

Some states do not allow paper returns for businesses.

M-MTax
Level 15
October 14, 2026

True, but that’s only about a dozen states and most of those either have thresholds or allow waivers to be obtained.