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Why did my return not electronically file?

My return only gave me option to print and not e-file. I wish to e-file.
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JohnB5677
Employee Tax Expert

Why did my return not electronically file?

Returns can't be e-filed, or will be rejected if they meet any of these conditions

 

  • Contain overrides in TurboTax software (Desktop)
  • Have no taxable income
  • Contain a W-2 where box 1 is blank or 
  • The box 16 amount is greater than the box 1 amount
  • Contain IRS forms or schedules not on the accepted Forms and Schedules list
  • Contain non-final forms
  • Are for prior-year returns
  • Mismatched data (SSN, names, birthdates), 
  • Dependent conflicts, or
  • Unsupported forms
  • Filling with prior-year software, 
  • Missing information, or 
  • Nonresident state forms. 
  • The IRS may reject it due to identity theft
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