I'm trying to file my taxes but its not allowing me to file and pay turbo tax with my return. Why is that?

[hayleykaiser10]

It's showing to be able to file I can buy 1/4 so does that mean I have to wait until the 4th to be able to file and pay with my return?

[VolvoGirl]

Yes you have to wait.  But don't be in a rush to file.  Even though Turbo Tax will let you efile in early January the return will just sit at Turbo Tax until the IRS opens in late January.  And you might get more tax forms in the mail you forgot about or weren't expecting.  The employers and banks, etc don't have to mail the W2 and 1099 forms until Jan 31.  

[Bsch4477]

The IRS won’t accept filing until January 24 so there is no rush. 

[Mike9241]

if you are trying to file 2022 or prior it must be mailed because e-filing is closed for those years.

Turbotax may allow e-filing of 2023 returns on 1/4/24 but several things.

1) you won't be able to e-file unless all the forms in your return are final. The federal can be e-filed before state but not the other way around

2) make sure all 2023 tax reporting forms are included. You would be surprised by the number of OPs that either have to submit a corrected return or amend because they forgot a w-2 or 1099. These don't have to be out until the end of January. Doing a return from paystubs or the like is just asking for problems if the actual tax form differs. 

3) even if you e-file on 1/4/24, it will sit on Turbotax servers until e-filing officially opens for 2023 which is now scheduled for 1/23/24. so no rush to e-file. 

[smrinlv]

Mine is paid for, says come back January 4th to efile. It’s the fourth, and can’t file wth?

[DoninGA]

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@smrinlv wrote:

Mine is paid for, says come back January 4th to efile. It’s the fourth, and can’t file wth?

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Have you all the required forms and schedules in your 2023 tax return?

Click on Review to see if there are are forms and/or schedules in your return that have not yet been finalized.

If none are listed then just wait until later in the day since e-filing has yet been turned on.

Note - If you need to add or correct anything on the e-filed tax return you will not be able to do so.  Once the tax return has been filed you cannot change, add or delete anything on the return.  You will have to wait for the IRS to either Accept or Reject the return when the IRS starts receiving tax returns in late January.

[2Pimp4Words]

I thought irs not accepting till Jan 29, idk imma just wait till then to file has to go through then no matter what!!! 

[xmasbaby0]

Click Review to see if you are missing some forms needed in order to e-file.

Many federal and state forms are not yet available.  Check here for form availability. The dates are subject to change.

Tax form availability tool,

No hurry to e-file since the IRS will not begin to accept/reject 2023 e-files until January 29.   And….a state return cannot be accepted until after the IRS accepts your federal return.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/charges-and-fees/help/why-can-t-i-deduct-my-turbotax-fees-from-my-...

If your refund is enough to cover your TurboTax fees PLUS the extra “refund processing” fee of $40 ($45 in CA) and your forms are ready then when you are in the FILE section you can choose to have your fees deducted from your federal refund by a third party bank, who will take out your fees and send you the rest of your refund after the IRS issues the refund. 

Please make note that if your refund takes too long to arrive (IRS delays, etc.) then you will also be agreeing that the TurboTax fees can be extracted from your bank account even before your refund is issued by the IRS.  This comes as an unpleasant shock to many people every year.  

 If you can possibly pay your fees upfront using a debit or credit card, it will save you that extra fee and even more importantly, the possible aggravation and delays that are often the result of poor handling/poor customer service by that third party bank.  We see way too many instances where refunds are delayed for months when users choose refund processing. There have been lots of complaints; there are a number of things that can go wrong when you use refund processing.  I suggest avoiding that situation if at all possible.  

And....you can never pay state tax due from a federal refund, so do not expect that.   The state tax due has to be paid directly to your state.

What is Refund Processing Service?

How can I see my TurboTax  fees?   

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2565973-how-do-i-review-my-fees-in-turbotax-online 

[RachelJ_31]

F.

[xmasbaby0]

@RachelJ_31 Waiting to e-file is not bad news.   The IRS will not be accepting e-files until late January.

Users who rush to file early often end up under review or file with mistakes that require them to amend later.   If you file before the IRS is accepting returns, your return just sits on a server, where you will be powerless to fix any mistakes you discover after you file.   No changes can be made when your return is pending on a server.  And….every year…..Every. Year.  …..we get users who want to know how to fix their incorrect e-filed returns that are sitting on the server.

[Drwho92]

How you gonna tell them to not rush they might need to money for food and bills and stuff and tried if the irs and its goons yea y’all acting like we ain’t waiting for are own money 

[xmasbaby0]

@Drwho92 My own advice not to rush does not stem from a lack of awareness that many people need that money badly.  I get it.    But we see way too many horrible stories from the people who hurry to file early in January and are still waiting for their refunds in August, November......or still in the next year.....because their hastily filed returns were full of mistakes, or went under review by the IRS, or were flagged for identity verification....etc etc. etc.   Sometimes--not always--but often enough---filing early to get a quick refund has the completely opposite result of causing people to wait for months.  I personally hate to see that happen to people  so I suggest waiting.  And....if you are getting earned income credit or additional child tax credit, the IRS will not pay out your refund until the end of February----so rushing does not get you a quicker refund.