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Level 5

Question

How do I efile my extension form?

Forum|Forum|2 months ago
March 31, 2026
1 reply
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I have TT premier desktop using Windows. The only choice it gives me is to print it.

This is what I did:

Other tax situations > File an extension > I want to file my extension now > I want to review my extension > I expect a refund > enter your 2025 tax payments > expected refund > print extension

There is no efile choice.

thanks

Level 15

Yes, Extensions from the Desktop program on your computer must be printed and mailed.

Or use the online "Easy Extension".

https://turbotax.intuit.com/irs-tax-extensions/

You can still use the free online extension and efile it if you are using the Desktop program. The extension doesn't need to be in noted in your return unless you sent in a payment in which case you have to manually enter the payment.

starfishtAuthor

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"Extensions form your computer must be printed and mailed."

Are you saying that i can't get to an efile screen directly from my desktop the way I tried?

Level 15

No not from the Desktop program.