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Question

How to e-File Fed Extension using TT - Home & business - CD version?

Forum|Forum|7 years ago
June 4, 2019
40 replies
192 views

I am using TT - Home & Biz on my computer and need to file extension for 2016 Fed Return. The software is allowing me to create extension form 4468 and then asking me to mail the copy. I want to e-file instead of sending by post.

Is there anyway (using my cd-version software) I can e-file extension?

I can e-file going online at https://turbotax.intuit.com/irs-tax-extensions but then I have to reenter all information. Is there any easier way to submit the Form 4468 (generated by TT) online ?

Thanks

TurboTax Home & Biz Windows

Anonymous

I wish I had better news for you on your question. Easy extension is the way to go if you want to e-file it (link provided in answer). Otherwise, print and mail from your desktop software.

scottjohnson277

Level 4

this is now the 4th thing I want to do with Turbo Tax and cant do it.

Why the **bleep** do they say on their support that you can file an extension but you cant actually do it.

Only program I know that has less functionality each year.

If someone has suggestions for other tax software, please post here

Katina S

Level 8

Have you tried following the instructions in this FAQ to file an extension? If so and you are unable to, please let us know here (without disclosing personal identifying information) so we can further assist you.

@scottjohnson277

jkurzner

Level 2

I cant seem to find out how to get to the 4468 form in my TT H&B? It does not show up in my list of forms and the only thing I see when I search for 4468 is this help answer?

richmf628

Level 2

How do I efile an IRS extension (Form 4868) in TurboTax deluxe

DoninGA

Level 15

@richmf628 wrote:

How do I efile an IRS extension (Form 4868) in TurboTax deluxe

Go to this TurboTax website for e-filing a Form 4868 extension request - https://turbotax.intuit.com/irs-tax-extensions/

gago2_55

Level 2

Will the e-filed extension be associated with my return after I e-file it?

Anonymous

No, unfortunately e-filing for extensions is not available using TurboTax Desktop. Information on e-filing extensions and a link to do so is provided here. Need-More-Tax-Time--File-a-Tax-Extension

kst_sabio

Level 2

Thank you for the answer but I strongly recommend this feature be added. We paid a lot of money to download Turbo Tax Desktop and I expected to be able to file all forms electronically.

PaulaM

Alumni - Expert

That's correct. But you can create an online account and efile from there. To get started, click this link.

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AnotherDrone

Level 2

Extra fee after having bought the TT desktop?

SForrestLO

Level 11

There is no fee to file an extension.

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

@AnotherDrone

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stuart ng

Level 2

Hi everyone,

Just an FYI: It was a nightmare trying to file an extension with IRS and the 2 states I needed to file an extension for. TurboTax would only print form 4868 and one of the state extension and told me to mail it. For the other state, TurboTax told me not to worry about it. After spending 3 hours trying to figure out how to get TurboTax to e-file the extension for me for all 3 (searching TurboTax help and the community boards), it was easier to file it directly with each of the tax authorities involved. 20 minutes later, extensions done with a confirmation from each tax authority.

I am writing to let people know that if you have the same issue, it's faster and gives more piece of mind, go through the tax states for IRS and your state(s).

Hope this is useful to you.

Stu

bos3

Level 2

For Fed Tax Extension, I did it on IRS website when you paid 2020 via extension. It says, for Form 4868 is not needed to be mail in. Is that your experience? thanks for the reply.

stuart ng

Level 2

Yes. The same.

TurboTax had not had such issues with their UI in several years, but there seems to be issues this year.

Victor21

Level 3

from Extension of Time To File Your Tax Return | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

Get an extension when you make a payment

You can also get an extension by paying all or part of your estimated income tax due and indicate that the payment is for an extension using Direct Pay, the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS), or a credit or debit card. This way you won’t have to file a separate extension form and you will receive a confirmation number for your records.

Cynthiad66

Alumni - Intuit

Please use the link below for instructions on how to file an extension:

How to file an extension

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scottjohnson277

Level 4

unfortunately, the Intuit people monitoring this chat do not read the pages they reference, because if they did they would understand that what they say is not entirely true