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New Member
posted Feb 15, 2021 5:09:54 PM

I need help with my returns instructions on how to mail them

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Level 15
Feb 15, 2021 5:44:27 PM

In the File section, select File by Mail.  The  instructions will then print with the tax returns.  But why not efile?

Expert Alumni
Feb 15, 2021 5:46:04 PM

If you're looking for information on last year's AGI, go here.

  1. Open or continue your return in TurboTax Online if you haven't already.
  2. Select File under Review.
  3. You'll see 3 steps. Complete Steps 1 and 2 if you haven’t already, then select Start or Revisit next to Step 3.
  4. On the Let’s get ready to e-file screen, select File by mail, then on the next screen make sure you select Change for federal and all of your states.
    • If the File by mail option isn’t available, you probably previously selected to pay your TurboTax fees through your tax refund. In order to file by mail, you’ll need to instead pay with a credit or debit card. Here’s how to change your payment method from pay by refund, to pay by credit or debit card. Once you change your payment method, you'll see the File by mail option as described above. Select this and continue to Step 5.
      (If you're using the Free Edition of TurboTax: You obviously won't have to pay, but you'll be asked to register. Just follow the instructions on the screen after selecting File by mail as above.)
  5. Follow the instructions to print your return. If you haven't already paid any outstanding TurboTax fees, you'll be prompted to do so before you can print.