topic I am preparing a first Federal filing for my son and turbo tax said "you can't efile, but we will help you prepare and print", but it never gave me the option. why? in After you file

I am preparing a first Federal filing for my son and turbo tax said "you can't efile, but we will help you prepare and print", but it never gave me the option. why?

lafaiveand27 — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:47:29 GMT

Re: I am preparing a first Federal filing for my son and turbo tax said "you can't efile, but we will help you prepare and print", but it never gave me the option. why?

xmasbaby0 — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:21:29 GMT

You have not mentioned how old he is. I think it will not let them e-file if they are too young, and the return will have to be filed by mail instead.

Re: I am preparing a first Federal filing for my son and turbo tax said "you can't efile, but we will help you prepare and print", but it never gave me the option. why?

xmasbaby0 — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:23:31 GMT

Too young----under 16 at end of 2023