What is deadline to e-file 2021 tax year returns using TurboTax?

[Amoola]

Hello, I still need to e-file a tax return for tax year 2021. I believe the deadline is 17 October 2022. Can you please confirm until what date/time I can e-file using desktop TurboTax? And, if rejected for some reason, would I be able to resubmit after the deadline? Thank you!

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

You have until 11:59pm local time on October 17, 2022 to e-file the 2021 tax return.

If the tax return is rejected TurboTax normally gives at least 5 days after rejection to e-file the corrected tax return.  After that extended date the 2021 tax return can only be printed and mailed.

The TurboTax online editions are normally available until the end of October so they can be used to print the 2021 tax return. 

[Amoola]

Thank you very much!

[whelanta001]

Turbotax will not allow e-file after Oct 15, 2022 for 2021 tax returns.

This is inconsistent with the IRS allowing e-filing thru Oct 17, 2022

Don't know why but very frustrating!

[Amoola]

What??? NO!!! I was planning to submit this afternoon.

[SteamTrain · Accepted solution]

@Amoola 

@whelanta001 

Those using the desktop software need to run their update....again.

Ther was a 15 vs 17 date issue that was fixed on 16 October, with an emergency software update.

[Amoola]

Oh I hope you're right! Thank you so much! I will know soon when I try to submit.

Have a great day!

[Amoola]

FYI, I was just successful in e-filing federal and state for 2021 tax returns so TurboTax allowed it today, on 10/17/2022. Thank you!

[RocknCJ]

The IRS is accepting electronic tax returns until November 17th.  I refuse to send a paper return when my return can be e-filed. I'm going to finally have to part ways with TurboTax after being a loyal customer for at least 15 years.

[xmasbaby0]

@RocknCJ The IRS will accept e-files from the Free File site to November 17.

Use this IRS site for other ways to file for free.  There are 8  free software versions available from the IRS Free File site

https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/

[ScruffyCurmudgeon]

Oct 17th - Last day to “timely file” an initial return for which an Extension has been previously requested

Oct 18th - TTOnline will be turning away new or not started customers

Oct 22nd - Last day to “timely file” a perfected/amended (previously rejected) return for which an Extension has been previously requested.

Oct 31st - TTOnline will start turning away all TY21 filings, 

• TY20, TY21 Amend will still be open for entitled users.
• TY19 Amend will shutdown
• EF Rejected users can still fix and resubmit

Nov 15th - All customers will be turned away for TY21

Nov 30th - TTLive Full Service Amended returns end 

[ajcomly]

"Nov 15th - All customers will be turned away for TY21"

Does that mean I can still e-file 2021 return if I download TT Desktop software until November 14th?? Hesitant to download the software to find out I will be forced to mail the return. If I cannot e-file since we are past the 10/17 deadline, I will defer to using one of the IRS free file as I have a simple return with just a W-2 to assist my friend in filing.

I've been trying to find this specific answer but for whatever reason this information isn't readily available.

[DoninGA]

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@ajcomly wrote:

"Nov 15th - All customers will be turned away for TY21"

Does that mean I can still e-file 2021 return if I download TT Desktop software until November 14th?? Hesitant to download the software to find out I will be forced to mail the return. If I cannot e-file since we are past the 10/17 deadline, I will defer to using one of the IRS free file as I have a simple return with just a W-2 to assist my friend in filing.

I've been trying to find this specific answer but for whatever reason this information isn't readily available.

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A 2021 tax return using TurboTax can no longer be e-filed.  The 2021 tax return can only be printed and mailed.

You can see if one of the other free file programs are able to e-file the 2021 tax return.  Go to this IRS website for the free file programs - https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/browse-all-offers/

[ScruffyCurmudgeon]

Modernized eFile (MeF) Operational Status - EITC Central - IRS

https://www.eitc.irs.gov › mef-status

Shutdown begins on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time, in order to prepare the system for the upcoming Tax Year 2022 Filing Season. 

[billwelch46]

Turbo Tax filed an extension for me for 2021 taxes. Due to hurricane Ian, I was unable to complete my return by Oct 17, 2022. I now want to go back and finish my return but I can not get to my return. I spent two hours with a Turbo Tax specialist and she was unable to find my partially completed 2021 tax return nor could she help look at my partially completed return. On April 18, 2022 I paid $199 to Turbo Tax for my 2021 return. Please tell me what I need to do to complete my 2021 return.