What happens if you cannot file taxes because of an IRS error and they do not fix by the filing deadline?

[bleen18]

I am having the issue described here: https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/federal-return-rejection-reject-code-f8960-019-04...

This issue is listed in the IRS.gov website (2022 known issues list; row 73) and until the IRS fixes it I will not be able to file my returns (for both federal and states (NY & NJ).  What happens if the IRS does not solve this issue by the filing deadline? 

[MichaelG81]

As of today, according to row 74 now, it should be updated sometime in late February to mid-March. Known Issues.

@bleen18 

[bleen18]

I see that ... my question is what happens IF the IRS does not sort it out in time? 

[Vanessa A]

If for whatever reason you are not able to e-file your return due to the IRS system error, you could either request an extension, or print and mail your return.