How do I file when it’s saying I already filed when I did not ?

[Carl]

If the IRS is rejecting your return because their website says you already filed, then you have "NO CHOICE" but to print, sign and mail your return to the IRS. Once the IRS computers have an SSN marked/labeled as claimed/filed, *NOTHING* will change that for the current tax filing year.

Now if you did "IN FACT" file your return and it was accepted by the IRS, you're done for the 2019 tax filing season. If you need to change something on you already filed and accepted return, you'll have to file an amended return. An amended return can not be e-filed. The IRS says so. You have to print it, sign it (both the 1040 and 1040X) and mail it to the IRS.

[bartolettisf]

I suspect that Turbo Tax sent a filing a month ago even though I stopped before clicking the "transmit" button and paying my taxes. However, there is no way to see that in Turbo Tax or with the IRS. 

[DoninGA]

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@bartolettisf wrote:

I suspect that Turbo Tax sent a filing a month ago even though I stopped before clicking the "transmit" button and paying my taxes. However, there is no way to see that in Turbo Tax or with the IRS. 

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If you did NOT click on the large Orange button labeled "Transmit my returns now" then the tax return was not e-filed.  TurboTax cannot independently file your tax return.  You must initiate the transmission.

What is the status of the federal tax return?  Sign onto your TurboTax online account and the status will be displayed - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/