File Extension from Desktop Version

[arturolitvin]

thanks, FINALY someone answers about desktop.  I can go to forms, but i don see a search bar...

[Pixel-Pablo]

I tried filing this online using that link, but the extension was rejected by the IRS!  Error message: "Taxpayer TIN in the Return Header must not be the same as a TIN of a previously accepted electronic return for the return type and tax period indicated in the tax return."  But I haven't filed anything this year. So something is wrong with TurboTax. I had to call the IRS, they couldn't figure it out, they think it's TurboTax fault, and the IRS guy said, just print out the extension  form and mail it in .  Big Hassle!

[CatinaT1]

Did you submit it more than once?

Here's how you can check: How to Check your E-file Status

[Pixel-Pablo]

No, I did not, I only filed an extension once. 

[CatinaT1]

It could be fraud that someone filed with your ssn.

You will need to contact the IRS for information. It might be easiest to set up an account with them.

IRS Individual Online Account  

• Taxpayers with a Social Security number or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number can create or access their IRS Individual Online Account to get information they need to file their return.
• With an IRS Individual Online Account, people can:
• View balance owed, payment history and schedule payments.
• Cancel scheduled payments.
• Get transcripts.
• View or create payment plans.
• See digital copies of some IRS notices.
• View key data from their most recently filed tax return, including adjusted gross income.
• Validate bank accounts and save multiple accounts, eliminating the need to re-enter bank account information every time they make a payment.
• View, approve and electronically sign power of attorney and tax information authorizations from their tax professional.