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How do I cancel an extension of tax filing in TurboTax 2021

I started to file an extension but now I realized that I don't need to file an extension. How do I go back and file my regular tax return in TurboTax 2021?
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BillM223
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How do I cancel an extension of tax filing in TurboTax 2021

You don't need to cancel your extension. An extension just moves your deadline to October 17th. You don't HAVE to wait until October 17th to file - you can file tomorrow if you want.

 

Just do what you were going to do originally.

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BillM223
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How do I cancel an extension of tax filing in TurboTax 2021

You don't need to cancel your extension. An extension just moves your deadline to October 17th. You don't HAVE to wait until October 17th to file - you can file tomorrow if you want.

 

Just do what you were going to do originally.

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**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
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