Unable to e-file final 2024 return

jlimmer — Wed, 14 May 2025 15:09:42 GMT

I am using the desktop version of TurboTax 2024 and had filed for an extension in April (and paid an amount). I've now completed my return and selected to e-file the federal e-file option. Because I'm unable to e-file in for my local state return, I chose "do not e-file my state return now". (That screen also indicates that the federal return has been transmitted. Yes, in April but as an estimated return.) The next screen says I've not chosen to e-file anything.

My software is updated, no overrides, no outstanding errors.

How can I now e-file my updated federal return?

Re: Unable to e-file final 2024 return

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 14 May 2025 16:13:05 GMT

Sounds like you are confused about whatever you "filed" in April. If you clicked a button that said "Transmit my returns now" --you e-filed your tax return and the IRS either accepted or rejected it. You do not "file" an estimated return. You can e-file a form 4868 to request an extension using online TurboTax or you can print and mail an extension request using desktop software. You do not "file" an "estimated" return-or if you did, thinking it was only an estimate--you filed. If the IRS accepted it, when it has been fully processed you can amend if there was information missing or that was inaccurate.

As for your state return, you can try to e-file it, or print and mail it. A state return cannot be e-filed unless the federal return has been e-filed and accepted.

Using your desktop software---Go to FILE and then Check your e-file status to see what it says about your federal e-file. Does it say it was accepted? Or was it rejected? If it was rejected you can make changes and re-file. If it was accepted, you will have to amend later after it has been fully processed.

Did you e-file? Did you click a big orange button that said “Transmit my returns now?”

When you e-file your federal return you will receive two emails from TurboTax. The first one will say that your return was submitted. The second email will tell you if your federal return was accepted or rejected. If you e-filed a state return, there will be a third email to tell you if the state accepted or rejected your state return.

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