I finished my return but then realized I need to file extension. Will TurboTax file just extension form 4868 or will it transmit my finished return as well?

[DoninGA]

If you use the TurboTax e-file extension for the Form 4868, only the extension request is transmitted, nothing else, regardless of the verbiage on the TurboTax extension website - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/internal-revenue-service/file-irs-extens...

[LindaS5247]

If you follow the TurboTax "file extension" prompt, it will transmit only Form 4868 and not your completed tax return. 

Make sure to select this extension option rather than using the general "file" button to avoid submitting your tax return prematurely.

See also:

Filing an Income Tax Extension 

How Do I Get an Extension on Taxes?

IRS Form 4868: A Step-by-Step Guide to Filing an IRS Tax Extension

Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.

[KASSIAANN]

How do I find the form 4868

[DoninGA]

@KASSIAANN If you e-filed the extension request, the Form 4868 will be included in the PDF download.

See this for printing the Form 4868 - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/printing/help/how-do-i-print-my-4868-extension-form-after-e-filing...