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can I still efile my taxes after selecting file by mail?

Possibly, assuming you meet all the criteria to efile.  If you haven't already printed and mailed the return, here's how to switch to the efile option.

 

If you haven't actually filed at all, you can open the return interview back up, make any corrections if needed, and change the filing method.  

 

  • Log into your account, and at the Tax Home look for a link "Add a State."  It may be under "Your tax returns & documents."
  • Click on "Add a State."  (That doesn't really add one; that's just to open the return.)
  • Once the return interview is open, if needed you can make any changes in your return that you need to (this assumes your return has not been filed.)
  • Then go through the REVIEW section to be sure everything is still in order.
  • Then go to the FILE section, progress through the screens there, and when encountered, change the filing method to efile.
  • Then continue on answering all the remaining screens and at the final step click a big orange button "Transmit Returns Now."


This FAQ may also have some info that can help:

FAQ:  How do I change from mail to efile in Online TurboTax?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/e-file/help/how-do-i-change-from-mail-to-e-file-in-turbotax-online...

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