topic So it's officially January 4, why isn't Turbo Tax letting me file? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

So it's officially January 4, why isn't Turbo Tax letting me file?

ashleyr71188 — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:18:40 GMT

All I'm getting is a message saying to come back January 4th to file.

Re: So it's officially January 4, why isn't Turbo Tax letting me file?

Bsch4477 — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 05:16:43 GMT

The IRS will not process returns until January 24.

Re: So it's officially January 4, why isn't Turbo Tax letting me file?

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 05:56:46 GMT

TurboTax will let you e-file as of sometime January 4. They (and other tax software companies) allow that to garner marketshare. Even if you e-file then, your return will just sit on a server— going no place—-until the IRS begins to accept/reject e-files later in January. While your e-file sits on that server for a few weeks, you will be powerless to fix it if you discover---as many people do -- that you made a mistake, left out income, etc. etc. etc.