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YE18_2
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March 5, 2020
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Filing Extension

  • March 5, 2020
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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?

 

 

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    HelenC12
    Level 15
    March 5, 2020

    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. 
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      dcobb2025
      Level 2
      May 6, 2020

      file 2019 extension?

      DoninGA
      Level 15
      DoninGALevel 15
      Level 15
      May 6, 2020
      @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

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