Why does my 2023 return say I have already filed one when I try to efile my return and I know I havent

Levidouglaswooten — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:08:48 GMT

Re: Why does my 2023 return say I have already filed one when I try to efile my return and I know I havent

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 02:19:24 GMT

E-filing is permanently closed for 2023; a 2023 return can only be filed by mail.

What software did you use to prepare a 2023 return? If you are trying to use the current online software you are using the wrong program. Online can only be used for 2024; if you already prepared and e-filed a 2024 return that is why it is saying you already filed.

Online preparation and e-filing for 2021, 2022, and 2023 is permanently closed.

Note: The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac. It cannot be used on a mobile device.

To file a return for a prior tax year

If you need to prepare a return for 2021, 2022, or 2023 you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign, and mail the return(s)

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.

Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. Use a mailing service that will track it, such as certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses. Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

Re: Why does my 2023 return say I have already filed one when I try to efile my return and I know I havent

mesquitebean — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 02:21:26 GMT

@ Levidouglaswooten

You will need to explain that more. First of all, what are you doing? You cannot efile a 2023 return with TurboTax at this point in time. A 2023 return would have to be printed, signed, dated, and postal mailed.

But more importantly, how did you prepare a 2023 return? Online TurboTax can only prepare a 2024 return at this point in time. To prepare a 2023 return requires the 2023 desktop software installed on one's computer. Did you currently use Online TurboTax at this point in time to mistakenly prepare a 2023 return in the 2024 online program?

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Why does my 2023 return say I have already filed one when I try to efile my return and I know I havent

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