What safeguards are built in to prevent filing more than 5 times?

vkerscher42 · ‎June 1, 2019

DoninGA · ‎June 1, 2019

The number of e-files for a federal tax return using the desktop CD/Download editions is set at 5 based on IRS rules. The software uses the IP address to monitor the number of e-files. After the 5 e-files have been used you can still create and complete more tax returns, they just have to be printed and mailed.

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DoninGA · ‎June 1, 2019

The number of e-files for a federal tax return using the desktop CD/Download editions is set at 5 based on IRS rules. The software uses the IP address to monitor the number of e-files. After the 5 e-files have been used you can still create and complete more tax returns, they just have to be printed and mailed.