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Can't E-File an extension from the Desktop Version of TurboTax 2023 Deluxe

kcarolan — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:22:33 GMT

I am only able to print and mail in an extension. The only way I can efile an extension is to use the Free Online Version of Turbo Tax. HELP!

Re: Can't E-File an extension from the Desktop Version of TurboTax 2023 Deluxe

DoninGA — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 16:49:34 GMT

You will be able to e-file a Form 4868 for an extension on this TurboTax website - https://turbotax.intuit.com/irs-tax-extensions/

Re: Can't E-File an extension from the Desktop Version of TurboTax 2023 Deluxe

kcarolan — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 18:55:44 GMT

So does that mean there is no way to e-file an extension from the PC based version of TurboTax? That kind of sucks!

Re: Can't E-File an extension from the Desktop Version of TurboTax 2023 Deluxe

DoninGA — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 18:59:32 GMT

@kcarolan wrote:

So does that mean there is no way to e-file an extension from the PC based version of TurboTax? That kind of sucks!

Correct. The desktop editions do not support e-filing of the Form 4868. But you do not need to use the TurboTax online editions to e-file the extension request as the website provided can be used by anyone.

Re: Can't E-File an extension from the Desktop Version of TurboTax 2023 Deluxe

frustrated son — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 18:55:29 GMT

I agree this sucks. I am now having to help my 93 year old father complete an extension because Intuit changed how the desktop version works. He was able to complete an extension last year without any issues. Why would Intuit make this change? How is this better???

Re: Can't E-File an extension from the Desktop Version of TurboTax 2023 Deluxe

Greenfroggies — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:17:36 GMT

I appreciate your posting of the link to e-file an extension. I was able to e-file my extension with your helpful post. I contacted the TurboTax support twice because I could only find the print and mail option to e-file an extension. Both support representatives who were very cheerful and friendly asked me which version I was using, online or desktop; however, neither person was aware that the extension could not be e-filed within the desktop version. I think this points to either a lack of training or perhaps an omission in their searchable resources. The information with the link should have been made available to me within the desktop version. It is reasonable to believe that people who are accustomed to e-filing with TurboTax would also expect to e-file an extension with TurboTax. It was not obvious to me that e-filing an extension could only be done in a different version from the one I was using.

Re: Can't E-File an extension from the Desktop Version of TurboTax 2023 Deluxe

Pisoff TrU User — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 22:27:13 GMT

So that's Really Pathetic. So, I've been using Turbotax Desktop for over 25 years, mostly the Premier version, paying good money for the software, and extra for some services, & now I can't file one lousy form 4868 for an extension electronically FROM my PURCHASED Desktop Software. I've done it in the past with no problems.
Why does Turbotax seem to make using their software, even for long term customers, more aggravating over the last few years? And then they don't educate their customer service people about the changes. Customers, willing to pay good money for good services, shouldn't have to go through these shortsighted changes each year!

Re: Can't E-File an extension from the Desktop Version of TurboTax 2023 Deluxe

CatinaT1 — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:26:58 GMT

Here is an FAQ: How to File an Extension

Re: Can't E-File an extension from the Desktop Version of TurboTax 2023 Deluxe

RobF15e — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 06:16:26 GMT

I agree that this is some BS. Now I have to refill in all the data I already filled into my Premier version. It isn't so Premier if I have to do it twice. I think I am done with turbo tax. It also won't let me auto-download all my stock info - which is why I am having to file for the extension.

Re: Can't E-File an extension from the Desktop Version of TurboTax 2023 Deluxe

MarilynG1 — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 06:33:37 GMT

You can file an Extension through TurboTax Desktop by going to Federal Taxes > Other Tax Situations > Other Tax Forms > File an Extension.

Re: Can't E-File an extension from the Desktop Version of TurboTax 2023 Deluxe

RobF15e — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:11:43 GMT

Not electronically. You must print out the forms and mail them. That is what the entire thread is about.

Re: Can't E-File an extension from the Desktop Version of TurboTax 2023 Deluxe

CatinaT1 — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:12:31 GMT

Here is an FAQ: How to File an Extension

Re: Can't E-File an extension from the Desktop Version of TurboTax 2023 Deluxe

dms rtg — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 22:41:20 GMT

Thanks for instruction to follow "Other Tax Situations" / "Other Tax Forms/File an Extension" super easy and same functionality as has always been there. In past - the step-by-step asked if I wanted to file an extension - I didn't see that this year. When I instead searched on the desktop version it didn't share this simple answer. TurboTax, please add tostandard answers. Thanks

Re: Can't E-File an extension from the Desktop Version of TurboTax 2023 Deluxe

srr — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:45:43 GMT

Problem withe the Turbotax online website to file extension is that you have to fillin your social security number

and date of birth. That information can leak via the turbotax website.

If it leaks all they will say is sorry and give you some coupon to monitor your credit.

Now you might sday that turbo tax has a online tax preparation softwar e- ye but that one requires you to login and they might make that site safer but not this free online filing of extension.

Thanks but no thanks - i will mail mine. WIll miss the date by one day.

Intuit is getting cheap - software gets worse, prices go up and they reduce their services.

Re: Can't E-File an extension from the Desktop Version of TurboTax 2023 Deluxe

17752500273 — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:53:09 GMT

Marilyn,

The steps you described above still do NOT work as of today 4/13/2026, still says to print and mail !!!

Re: Can't E-File an extension from the Desktop Version of TurboTax 2023 Deluxe

MarilynG1 — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:07:09 GMT

Yes, preparing an Extension from TurboTax Desktop requires mailing. Use this link to file an extension online. Here's more info on Filing An Extension.

@17752500273

Re: Can't E-File an extension from the Desktop Version of TurboTax 2023 Deluxe

BobKarl — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:54:53 GMT

Fix this. This is easy to do. Desktop should be able to file an extension.

Re: Can't E-File an extension from the Desktop Version of TurboTax 2023 Deluxe

lennyny — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:31:04 GMT

It's outrageous that this hasn't been addressed over the past year, after all the complaints from TurboTax Desktop customers ("customers": that means we *paid*) when this post first appeared last year. I had to search for this page to learn how to efile a federal extension, even though functionality remained to efile my separate state extension (required in some states).

Over the past several years, it's become increasingly difficult to choose Desktop. When I go to the TT web page to purchase, I can't find a button or link to purchase Desktop. In recent years, I had to hunt around for the Desktop purchase page. This year, I had to contact Chat Support just to get a link to purchase Desktop. Intuit is clearly steering users to the Online version. I'm sure it's more convenient for Intuit, but what about what's convenient for customers? Obviously, one or the other version by nature is better suited to certain features, but efiling extensions isn't one of them. Please don't artificially cripple Desktop to coerce users to Online.