topic Re: Filing Extension in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Filing Extension

YE — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 14:39:34 GMT

Turbotax webpage says " Free Federal Tax Extension available in March"

However, I've been trying to file an extension for 2019 income tax, but I get this error message:

"Unfortunately, the deadline for filing an extension has passed"

Why is this happening? I am pretty sure that the deadline to file an extension is April 15, 2020.

Any clue about what's going on?

Re: Filing Extension

HelenC12 — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 14:57:02 GMT

That message is for tax year 2018. The IRS has not yet approved the form for E-file. Once they approve it, TurboTax will be able to E-file it. You can print form 4868 and mail it in to the IRS.

If you want to wait for the E-file option, check the forms availability status.

Once the form goes from "unsupported" to "available", under E-file, you'll get the option to E-file.

Re: Filing Extension

dcobb2025 — Wed, 06 May 2020 17:59:06 GMT

file 2019 extension?

Re: Filing Extension

DoninGA — Wed, 06 May 2020 18:00:51 GMT

@dcobb2025 wrote:

file 2019 extension?

TurboTax support FAQ for extension requests - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/extensions/help/how-do-i-file-an-extension/01/27613