Given the IRS rejected my e-file attempt. I could file for extension as they did not accept my filing, nor did my credit card get charged for e-file charges (as least not yet). So why can't I file for an extension if the IRS rejected by tax filing?
That said I will file my taxes via postal given I owe taxes and will just have to deal with the aftermath
of IRS letters about the mess they created. The issue will work it's way out but sadly will take +16 weeks.
It's just a sad system when a government employee makes a mistake and causes you a problem with the IRS
that you have to clean up else suffer IRS consequences . They take no ownership for their own mistakes not to mention using an antiquated system where they cant look back at my son's original tax filing submission and
say; " No worries Mr tax payer, we see our error. You son did file as a dependent. We will fix the issue".