Paying your fees did not file your tax return. In order to e-file you have to go all the way through the FILE section and click a big orange button that says "Transmit my returns now"
But are you really sure want to do that right now? The IRS will not be accepting returns until January 27, except for a small random test batch. Every other return that is e-filed early will just sit on the server. If you realize you made a mistake of any kind, you will not be able to do anything to fix it. It is better to wait and file later.
We know that the IRS is already revising the 2020 Form 1040 because of the 2nd stimulus and the EIC lookback. That means all tax preparation software programs will also have to be re-programmed and updated. Those changes could take until sometime in late January or even longer—we do not know yet. Do NOT be in a hurry to file your 2020 tax return until more is known. It is never a good idea to file too early; filing your 2020 return too soon may result in a lot of extra confusion that can be avoided if you wait and file a little later.
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