turbotax easy extension complains "we are currently not accepting filings of this type"

[rhyu]

I'm using TurboTax Online version and trying to file an extension through 'TurboTax easy extension' through below steps:

"Tax Tools" -> Tools

click "File an extension"

then, the browser jumped to easy-extension

then this is what I got (tried on different browsers and machines, the same thing):  

It looks like this filing is not available

We are currently not accepting filings of this type.

When you select Sign out, we'll sign you out of your TurboTax account.

[xmasbaby0]

It is too soon.  The online easy extension usually becomes avaiable around mid-March.

[dasgupta]

When I first tried this a week ago, it said available in March.  It is now March 2 and it said this type of filing is not available but did not say when will it be available or whether it will be available at all.

[DoninGA]

@dasgupta This usually becomes available in mid-March.

[dasgupta]

Why don't they say it clearly on their web page instead of making it a mystery?  I am thinking of sending it by mail tomorrow.  Do you see any potential problems with that?  Thanks.

[DoninGA]

@dasgupta If you want to print and mail the Form 4868 for the extension to the IRS, there is no problem with you doing that.  The IRS will accept the mailed form as long as they receive it on or before April 15.