Why sign in to the Community?

  • Submit a question
  • Check your notifications
Sign in to the Community or Sign in to TurboTax and start working on your taxes
New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 12:43:46 PM

I printed my tax return. I have changed my mind and would like to pay for it to be electronically sent. Is there anyway for me to log back in and do this.

When I did my tax with TurboTax free I chose to print my return.  Now I would like to pay and electronically file my Federal and State returns.  Can this be done?  Thanks

0 1 2254
1 Best answer
Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 12:43:48 PM

Yes, as long as you haven't already mailed your Tax Returns, you can change your mind and e-file them.

In order to change from mailing your Tax Returns to E-Filing your Tax Return, please follow these instructions:

  • Login to your TurboTax Account 
  • Scroll down to the bottom of your page and click on the blue box "Add a State" (You are not actually adding a state but this gets you to the correct menu)
  • Click "File" from the left side of your screen
  • Click "Start" next to Step 3 
  • Click "I'd Like To Change Filing Methods"
  • Choose "E-File" then click "Save"
  • Click "Continue"
  • From here you can walk through the steps to E-File your return(s)
  • Finally, you will come to the screen with the Transmit Returns Now button. This will electronically file your selected returns.

Note: If you have already mailed your Tax Returns, DO NOT E-FIle them as this will just cause confusion with the IRS.

1 Replies
Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 12:43:48 PM

Yes, as long as you haven't already mailed your Tax Returns, you can change your mind and e-file them.

In order to change from mailing your Tax Returns to E-Filing your Tax Return, please follow these instructions:

  • Login to your TurboTax Account 
  • Scroll down to the bottom of your page and click on the blue box "Add a State" (You are not actually adding a state but this gets you to the correct menu)
  • Click "File" from the left side of your screen
  • Click "Start" next to Step 3 
  • Click "I'd Like To Change Filing Methods"
  • Choose "E-File" then click "Save"
  • Click "Continue"
  • From here you can walk through the steps to E-File your return(s)
  • Finally, you will come to the screen with the Transmit Returns Now button. This will electronically file your selected returns.

Note: If you have already mailed your Tax Returns, DO NOT E-FIle them as this will just cause confusion with the IRS.