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How to e-File Fed Extension using TT - Home & business - CD version?

TurboUser4 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:35:59 GMT

I am using TT - Home & Biz on my computer and need to file extension for 2016 Fed Return. The software is allowing me to create extension form 4468 and then asking me to mail the copy. I want to e-file instead of sending by post.

Is there anyway (using my cd-version software) I can e-file extension?

I can e-file going online at https://turbotax.intuit.com/irs-tax-extensions but then I have to reenter all information. Is there any easier way to submit the Form 4468 (generated by TT) online ?

Thanks

I wish I had better news for you on your question. Easy...

AliS — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:36:01 GMT

I wish I had better news for you on your question. Easy extension is the way to go if you want to e-file it (link provided in answer). Otherwise, print and mail from your desktop software.

I cant seem to find out how to get to the 4468 form in my...

jkurzner — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:36:02 GMT

I cant seem to find out how to get to the 4468 form in my TT H&B? It does not show up in my list of forms and the only thing I see when I search for 4468 is this help answer?

Will the e-filed extension be associated with my return a...

gago2_55 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:36:04 GMT

Will the e-filed extension be associated with my return after I e-file it?

No, unfortunately e-filing for extensions is not availabl...

AliS — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:36:07 GMT

No, unfortunately e-filing for extensions is not available using TurboTax Desktop. Information on e-filing extensions and a link to do so is provided here. Need-More-Tax-Time--File-a-Tax-Extension

Thank you for the answer but I strongly recommend this fe...

kst_sabio — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:36:08 GMT

Thank you for the answer but I strongly recommend this feature be added. We paid a lot of money to download Turbo Tax Desktop and I expected to be able to file all forms electronically.

I agree with this comment. I am extremely disappointed t...

merlineandrews — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:36:10 GMT

I agree with this comment. I am extremely disappointed that Turbo Tax does not support e-file of an extension from their desktop product (that is paid for), but rather requires information be re-entered online to complete this process. This is extremely not user friendly.

Same problem, I have Deluxe and could only efile extensio...

bburton75 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:36:11 GMT

Same problem, I have Deluxe and could only efile extension thru online Easy Extension. It was accepted but is PDF format which will not mesh with my desktop deluxe software. My desktop deluxe turbotax thinks no extension has been filed. Is it going to keep warning me and then add estimated payments or penalties when I do file my return?

It's been years now. Please add this feature!

bobdrad — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:36:12 GMT

It's been years now. Please add this feature!

Looking for a new software program. We expect more!

ruslip — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:36:14 GMT

Looking for a new software program. We expect more!

I agree this is Bull**** The box needs to say that you TT...

lorikelli98258 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:36:15 GMT

I agree this is Bull**** The box needs to say that you TT doesn't have capability to do this!! Come on now

Agreed.. First time filing for an extension and disappoin...

sudheer-kalakond — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:36:16 GMT

Agreed.. First time filing for an extension and disappointed that turbo tax desktop version does not allow you to e-file.

Also running into this same problem. First time needing t...

kennetr1 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:36:22 GMT

Also running into this same problem. First time needing to file for an extension and disappointed that TurboTax Premier (desktop version) doesn't allow an e-file

If you owe taxes you can make a payment online and the ex...

jkurzner — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:36:24 GMT

If you owe taxes you can make a payment online and the extension is automatically filed for you on the irs.gov site.

Not good enough answer. What is TT problem??

Don46 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:36:25 GMT

Not good enough answer. What is TT problem??

Re: Not good enough answer. What is TT problem??

bos3 — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:09:45 GMT

Is it still true that no efile extension from desktop version turbotax?

Re: How to e-File Fed Extension using TT - Home & business - CD version?

PaulaM — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:36:30 GMT

That's correct. But you can create an online account and efile from there. To get started, click this link.

E-filing an extension with TurboTax Deluxe 2020

stuart ng — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 22:38:25 GMT

Hi everyone,

Just an FYI: It was a nightmare trying to file an extension with IRS and the 2 states I needed to file an extension for. TurboTax would only print form 4868 and one of the state extension and told me to mail it. For the other state, TurboTax told me not to worry about it. After spending 3 hours trying to figure out how to get TurboTax to e-file the extension for me for all 3 (searching TurboTax help and the community boards), it was easier to file it directly with each of the tax authorities involved. 20 minutes later, extensions done with a confirmation from each tax authority.

I am writing to let people know that if you have the same issue, it's faster and gives more piece of mind, go through the tax states for IRS and your state(s).

Hope this is useful to you.

Stu

Re: E-filing an extension with TurboTax Deluxe 2020

bos3 — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 22:43:35 GMT

For Fed Tax Extension, I did it on IRS website when you paid 2020 via extension. It says, for Form 4868 is not needed to be mail in. Is that your experience? thanks for the reply.

Re: E-filing an extension with TurboTax Deluxe 2020

stuart ng — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 22:46:03 GMT

Yes. The same.

TurboTax had not had such issues with their UI in several years, but there seems to be issues this year.