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I meant to e-file, but I accidentally am set to "file by mail". Is there any way I can still e-file, please??

 
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I meant to e-file, but I accidentally am set to "file by mail". Is there any way I can still e-file, please??

To change to e-filing:

1. Sign into your account.

2. Click on the My TurboTax menu ( See attachment) and select  Visit My Tax Timeline . 

3. Under SOME THINGS YOU CAN DO click on Add a state. (You are not adding a state to your return.  This allows you to get back into your return.)

4. Click on the File tab across the top below the Search option.

5. On the Just one more step screen, follow steps 1 and 2 if you haven't already.

6. Click the Start button to the right of Step 3.

7. This will navigate you to the Here are your filing choices screen, click I'd like to change filing methods.

8. Change your filing method to E-file and click Save.

9. Click Continue and follow the onscreen prompts to e-file your return.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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I meant to e-file, but I accidentally am set to "file by mail". Is there any way I can still e-file, please??

To change to e-filing:

1. Sign into your account.

2. Click on the My TurboTax menu ( See attachment) and select  Visit My Tax Timeline . 

3. Under SOME THINGS YOU CAN DO click on Add a state. (You are not adding a state to your return.  This allows you to get back into your return.)

4. Click on the File tab across the top below the Search option.

5. On the Just one more step screen, follow steps 1 and 2 if you haven't already.

6. Click the Start button to the right of Step 3.

7. This will navigate you to the Here are your filing choices screen, click I'd like to change filing methods.

8. Change your filing method to E-file and click Save.

9. Click Continue and follow the onscreen prompts to e-file your return.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
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