I just bought TurboTax Deluxe from Costco. Can I e-file extension (Form 4868) with it?

[Eliut]

Yes, you can file form 4868, the "Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File a U.S. Individual Income Tax Return".  Once you open TurboTax, you should select the question "Want More Time To File This Year?", to file an extension. If you already started a return it will include an option to extend an existing return and another option if you have not started a return. 

You should follow the TurboTax instructions to complete requesting an extension.

[murali_n-yahoo-c]

It asks you to print the Form 4868 and mail it. I dont see anything to file electronically.

[Eliut]

This article “Filing an Income Tax Extension”could help to efile your tax extension. I have not used it; but, it seems one must qualify to use this method.

[xmasbaby0]

@murali_n-yahoo-c You are trying to e-file the extension request too soon.   By about mid-March you will be able to e-file it.   

[murali_n-yahoo-c]

Thanks. Thought so. I found another free alternative to file an extension at the EFTPS website - Welcome to EFTPS online

[joyahandley]

I brought Turbo Tax Deluxe download from Amazon.  Today is 4/16/2023 and I am filing an extension as well.  It does not allow me to e-file, It only gives the option to mail.  I use the same program every year, but this year it doesn't give the option to e-file.  HELP!  What am I doing wrong.

Thanks,

J

[rasmatazz50]

same here and very frustrating.

[DoninGA]

@joyahandley @rasmatazz50 

Go to this TurboTax website to e-file a Form 4868 extension request - https://turbotax.intuit.com/irs-tax-extensions/

[murali_n-yahoo-c]

Thats what  I ended up doing last month. You cant file an extension using desktop software. I entered some fake info on the TurboTax website which did allow me to file an extension.

[MFB]

why can't i file extension electronically like previous years. So frustrating. I have wasted the last 2 hours and now it is past midnight (in AZ). Anyone have a solution? Thanks!