e-filing of 2020 Tax Return

[DonW74]

I am helping a relative who did not timely file their 2020 tax return.  TurboTax 2020 states that it no longer will allow e-filing of this return, yet the software lets me complete (and pay for state) e-filing.  Can this person e-file the 2020 return at this time--August 2022?  My accountant was able to e-file a 2018 return for an Estate I was working on.  Is there any other way to e-file this return if TurboTax's software does not allow it at this time.

Thank you! 

[VolvoGirl]

Sorry not in Turbo Tax.  Maybe go to a local tax place or accountant can efile.  I assume you are using the Desktop program?  It let you pay the $25 to efile state?  I'm surprised it let you.  You need to ask for a refund.

How to contact Turbo Tax
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-contact-turbotax/00/26991

What is the Turbo Tax phone number
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number/00/25632

[Critter-3]

Sorry but only the 2021 return can be currently efiled thru the TT program so all prior year returns must be mailed in  UNLESS  you pay a professional tax pro who can still efile the 2020 return (not all can).  In the FILE tab simply choose to mail in the returns and the correct forms & mailing instructions will be included in the PDF file. 

[Mike9241]

no. Turbotax only allows e-filing of the current year's return (2021). since you can't e-file the 2020 Federal any attempt to e-file the state will be rejected. the only way to e-file the 2020 return is to use a tax pro.  

[DonW74]

Thank you for replying and for the promptness of your replies.  You have been very helpful!