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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 5:10:49 AM

Why do my federal tax forms say do not file when printed. I've already filed through turbo tax and they have been accepted by IRS. Is there a problem?

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 5:10:52 AM

The message DO NOT FILE or DO NOT FILE, FORM NOT FINAL will appear on your printout if:

  • The paper-filed (print) version of the tax form has not yet been finalized in TurboTax; or
  • Your federal return was printed before e-filing; or
  • Your state return was printed before your federal return was accepted by the IRS; or
  • The form is available but you haven't downloaded the latest update (CD/download versions only).

In some cases, clicking the Download all forms and worksheets link (instead of Download/print return) in your 2017 Tax Timeline will give you clean printouts without the watermark.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300737

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 5:10:54 AM

I still don't understand. They have already been sent to irs by turbo tax. Why do they say do not file. I'm confused.

New Member
Mar 2, 2021 8:51:27 AM

There is a mistake. My forms have already been accepted by the ins and state, for more than 2 weeks and it still says "do not file. please fix. 

Intuit Alumni
Mar 2, 2021 9:06:38 AM

@secondbornsonben Please take a look at the following FAQ: Do not file, form not final.