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Why can’t I e-file my return. I never had a problem before. Is it because I need to wait until February 15?

 
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Cass0317
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Why can’t I e-file my return. I never had a problem before. Is it because I need to wait until February 15?

No, you can file your federal return when you have all your 2020 tax info (W-2s, 1099s, etc.) and all the tax forms and schedules in your return have been finalized (most should be ready by late January).

The IRS will start processing the backlog of e-filed returns on February 12.

 

Please see the TurboTax FAQ below for reasons you may not be able to e-file:

Why can’t I e-file my return. I never had a problem before. Is it because I need to wait until February 15?

No, it keeps telling me that I’m not eligible to e-file that I need to wait and mail my return in. This has never happened. I’ve used this service for over 5 years so i’m just gonna wait till after the 15th and E file my taxes then. 

Why can’t I e-file my return. I never had a problem before. Is it because I need to wait until February 15?

It should tell you why.    You might have a form that is not e-fileable.   You cannot e-file a W-2 that has zero box 1 amount.  There are several other reasons.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

Why can’t I e-file my return. I never had a problem before. Is it because I need to wait until February 15?

Yeah, I’m waiting on a form so I just deleted my return and I’ll file after February 15th. I’m in no hurry to file. 

Why can’t I e-file my return. I never had a problem before. Is it because I need to wait until February 15?

Thanks for the help

Why can’t I e-file my return. I never had a problem before. Is it because I need to wait until February 15?

Oh btw, I’m not filling any w-2’s this year only 1099G

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