Turbo not allowing me to efile

ATA Paralegal Services · ‎February 13, 2026

After completing my tax return, I was not allowed to efile. My tax returns include a Schedule C. Message said it was because my total income was more than -$25,000 after an allowed carry over loss amount was entered. How do I bypass this issue?

CesarJ

TurboTax isn't blocking your return randomly. This usually happens because the IRS e-filing system doesn't let certain returns with negative numbers file. In your case, it seems that your Modified Adjusted Gross Income is a negative. As a result, your return must be paper-filed.

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ATA Paralegal Services

Thanks for taking a stab at it. My question was how to correct any errors that might have landed me there in the first place. TT gives a few suggestions. Only, I wasn't sure I follow them on how to access that section to make a correction. Also, exactly what error was made? I will likely need to call them directly for that.