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lyndagil
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efile limit

I just efiled a 3rd return and received a pop-up message stating that my 5 efile limit has been reached.  I have only efiled 3, so this message is incorrect.

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5 Replies

efile limit

did you have any rejected e-files for the first 2 returns?

lyndagil
New Member

efile limit

No, I did not.

LeticiaF1
Employee Tax Expert

efile limit

To help you with this you can contact TurboTax.

 

How do I contact TurboTax?

@lyndagil 

efile limit

Were you able to get 2 additional efiles or figure out what happened?

I just received the same warning after 3rd efile.

LindaS5247
Employee Tax Expert

efile limit

If you think your number of e-filed returns is in error, you can contact TurboTax Support using this link:Turbo Tax customer support.

 

TurboTax desktop editions allow you to prepare unlimited returns but limit electronic filing (e-file) to a maximum of five federal returns per license. This five-return limit is mandated by the IRS, and once exceeded, all additional returns must be printed and filed by mail.

 

For TurboTax Online users you can e-file one federal return per account; multiple returns require separate accounts. 

 

The limit of 5 e-filed returns may be triggered by any rejected returns that were resubmitted; or multiple installations on different computers can sometimes trigger this prematurely.  An amended return may also count toward your e-file limit. 

  

You can check this by reviewing your e-file history in TurboTax Desktop  by going to File, Electronic Filing, Show Electronic Filing Status History to see which returns were counted as e-filed. 

 

Additional returns may have to be printed and mailed, or you can purchase a new license.Keep in mind however, the IRS limits you to five e-filed returns per email address, user, and computer IP address.  This limit is addressed in IRS Publication 1345.

 

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