You must complete and file the 2016 tax return after submitting the extension request. The request for extension gives you up to six months to complete and file the 2016 tax return on or before October 16, 2017 to avoid any late filing penalties.
When you sign onto the TurboTax online account you created for 2016 you will land on one of two screens.
If you land on the Let's continue your 2016 return screen, click on the large Orange button Take me to my return. This will take you to the 2016 tax return for you to complete and file.
If you land on the Welcome Home screen, click on My TurboTax at the top of the screen. On the 2016 Timeline under the section Some things you can do, click on Add a state (you will not actually be adding a state). This will take you to the 2016 tax return for you to complete and file.
For the taxes paid with the extension request, you should check to make sure that the amount paid has been entered into the program and if not enter the amount paid.
To enter, change or delete a payment made with an extension request (Federal, State, Local) -
- Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
- Click on Deductions and Credits
- Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
- Scroll down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid
- On Other Income Taxes, click on the start or update button
- On the next screen select the type of extension payment made and click on the start or update button
The federal extension payment will be shown on Form 1040 Line 70
Or enter federal extension payment in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen. Click on Jump to federal extension payment
