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posted Feb 19, 2026 3:02:32 PM

What does ready to mail mean

Federal return status ready to mail

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Employee Tax Expert
Feb 19, 2026 3:10:40 PM

It means you selected to file your return by mail instead of e-filing.   If you want to e-file, you can still switch as long as you have not mailed the return yet.  How do I change from mail to e-file in TurboTax Online?

 

And if you meant to choose File by Mail, see How do I file my return by mail?   There will be an instruction page which will be the first page of the printed return.