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New Member
posted Jun 7, 2019 3:09:41 PM

How do I download a copy of the extension filed within Turbo Tax

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Returning Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:09:48 PM

Simply sign in at TurboTax.com with the same login you used to e-file. You'll see a link where you can print the 4868, right underneath your extension status.

Hope that helps!

Scott

24 Replies
New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:09:43 PM

I need the file that I did for the tax extension. I paid turbo tax so why can't I find this file?

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:09:45 PM

How can retrieve tax extension approval 2017

Level 3
Jun 7, 2019 3:09:46 PM

If you do not print when you file the extension, you will have to pay for the product if in a paid product, if you are in the free product you will have to act like you are filing by mail then select Tax Home and then you should see at my docs, until the deadline to print free returns.

Returning Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:09:48 PM

Simply sign in at TurboTax.com with the same login you used to e-file. You'll see a link where you can print the 4868, right underneath your extension status.

Hope that helps!

Scott

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:09:50 PM

Underneath my extension status, it says "Your status is currently: Accepted. We recommend finishing your taxes as soon as you can." No 4868 form or any other document is listed.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:09:51 PM

I have the same problem.  it says "Your status is currently: Accepted. We recommend finishing your taxes as soon as you can." No 4868 form or any other document is listed.  Why does this have to be so hard?

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:09:57 PM

I have the same issue as both comments above.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:09:58 PM

I also have the same issues.  When I look in my "documents", I see the extension.pdf but when I click it, it tells me the page cannot be found.  I need a copy of the 4868.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:09:59 PM

I click on the download extension.pdf and nothing loads.

Level 1
Jun 7, 2019 3:10:00 PM

Wow!  I have been working with Turbo tax for 2 days on this very issue.  They act like this is a surprise.  So  frustrating:(

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:10:02 PM

Have you paid for the tax filing? I was told no documents will be available until the tax product is paid for.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:10:03 PM

I am having the same issue. I get a page error every time I try to download my extension.pdf.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:10:06 PM

Me too - what a scam.  I shouldn't have to pay for the full product just to get a copy of the extension.  Will never use TurboTax again.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:10:10 PM

I have the same issue.  I needed copy of my 4868 to apply for a loan.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:10:11 PM

Scott, this answer is not helpful for 2017 extensions as shown in the comments. Is TurboTax purposefully making the extension filing unavailable or is this a technical glitch?

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:10:13 PM

Same problem. Spoke to someone at TurboTax and they said i have to get it from the IRS.  Why would i file through TurboTax if TurboTax can't help me?

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:10:14 PM

TurboTax what are you doing to me? I cannot download my extension.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:10:16 PM

For 15 years, I have never had this problem before.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:10:21 PM

turbotax is xxxxx. wont be using it again.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:10:21 PM

I have the same issue. Where is the filed extension document?

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:10:23 PM

I just tried and it worked. I found it under My Docs (for me its under the 2017 taxes ) and it'll take you to to a page that has the 2018 extension as well as the 2017 tax return. It left me download my 2018 extension without a problem. Not sure if its not working for anyone else if this is your first time using TurboTax unlike myself.

New Member
Sep 5, 2019 12:51:19 AM

Martha, you saved me. It's 1am here and I was in a panic to get the form to the bank.

New Member
Sep 24, 2019 10:28:58 AM

You'll need to go to "My Docs" to find it, then there will be a section under the appropriate year for your extension.  No idea why TurboTax makes it so difficult to find, even when you pay them.

Level 2
Oct 12, 2019 10:24:30 AM

How do I download a copy of the 6 month extension filed with Turbotax?