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Apr 8, 2021 9:39 PM UTC
Question

Limit on efiling 5 returns with irs

I have e filed 5 returns.  I need to efile an amendment but the software won’t let me  because the 5 return max rule.  How do you get around that limit to allow efiling of amendments to returns already filed.  I do not want to mail the amendment.

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    DoninGA
    Level 15
    Level 15
    Apr 8, 2021 9:42 PM UTC

    The IRS sets the rules for e-filing federal tax returns using personal tax preparation software.  There is no way to increase the number of e-files once the 5 e-files have been used.  All other tax returns and amended tax returns will have to be printed and mailed.

    GabiU
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    Apr 8, 2021 10:59 PM UTC

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