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Unable to file 2023 Federal tax form using E-File. I keep getting a message that I need to mail in my return due to some government regulations

darlyst — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:40:11 GMT

I keep getting the same message on the e-file page of my program, that states I need to file my Federal tax return by mail, due to some regulations.

What is going on? I am using the standard deductions for filing and have no other paperwork to include that

I haven't already input into Turbo Tax!

Re: Unable to file 2023 Federal tax form using E-File. I keep getting a message that I need to mail in my return due to some government regulations

ee-ea — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:25:04 GMT

What is the message? Exactly.

Re: Unable to file 2023 Federal tax form using E-File. I keep getting a message that I need to mail in my return due to some government regulations

Sassy63 — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:25:28 GMT

The message reads - We know it's not what you wanted to hear at this point. However, we do have details on your situation below.

Return Issue

Federal Return This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed, usually because of tax regulations,

so you'll need to print and file by mail. For more details, select the Review tab, above,

and continue through Final Review. To file by mail, select the File tab, continue and

select File by Mail.

You'll also need to file your state return by mail.

Re: Unable to file 2023 Federal tax form using E-File. I keep getting a message that I need to ma...

MarilynG1 — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:38:25 GMT

If you return has certain forms that can't be Efiled, you want to know what forms those are.

If it's a matter of forms not yet being ready for Efile, then just be patient and wait until those forms are ready for Efile. There are actually very few forms that can't be Efiled; mostly it's a matter of waiting until certain forms are ready.

Here's more info on Why Can't I Efile My Return?

Yes, if you are unable to Efile your Federal return, you will need to mail your State return also (since it links info from your Federal return).

Click this link for more info on Tax Form Availability.

@Sassy63

Re: Unable to file 2023 Federal tax form using E-File. I keep getting a message that I need to ma...

Sassy63 — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:51:04 GMT

All the forms in my return are listed as ready for e-file.

The other issue I have it is telling me that my state return is currently unavailable for view, print or download because some of the forms haven't been finalized yet. However, I have no state tax forms that are unapproved.

Re: Unable to file 2023 Federal tax form using E-File. I keep getting a message that I need to ma...

fatherlu — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:55:06 GMT

I have the same exact problem. ALL of my forms are available, ready and program updated but the same message appears! Also, cannot physically print my CA forms also as discussed here: https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/i-m-trying-to-finish-my-california-2023-taxes-but-it-says-the-forms-aren-t-available/00/3136189

Re: Unable to file 2023 Federal tax form using E-File. I keep getting a message that I need to ma...

CatinaT1 — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 22:06:15 GMT

The issue has been fixed, and the release is going out on 1/31. You can try printing on 02/01.

Re: Unable to file 2023 Federal tax form using E-File. I keep getting a message that I need to mail in my return due to some government regulations

mtdeputy — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 01:40:49 GMT

can't file yet either, mine is a schedule c, and a relative's is just a simple filing.

Re: Unable to file 2023 Federal tax form using E-File. I keep getting a message that I need to mail in my return due to some government regulations

DoninGA — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 01:42:13 GMT

@mtdeputy wrote:

can't file yet either, mine is a schedule c, and a relative's is just a simple filing.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for this problem and to sign up to be notified when the problem is corrected - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/electronic-filing/getting-return-contains-forms-e-filed-forms/L2tfOUWVE_US_en_US?uid=ls0y2uhf

Re: Unable to file 2023 Federal tax form using E-File. I keep getting a message that I need to mail in my return due to some government regulations

Tecnico — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 01:49:11 GMT

IT IS A TURBO TAX PROBLEM

SCHEDULE C IS BUGGED IN THEIR SOFTWARE

Re: Unable to file 2023 Federal tax form using E-File. I keep getting a message that I need to mail in my return due to some government regulations

DoninGA — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 01:52:26 GMT

@Tecnico See this TurboTax support FAQ for the problem and sign up to be notified when corrected - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/electronic-filing/getting-return-contains-forms-e-filed-forms/L2tfOUWVE_US_en_US?uid=ls0y2uhf