How do I solve my e-filing issue?

by TurboTax •   419
Updated December 19, 2025 12:07 PM

E-filing issues in TurboTax boil down to two types:

  • Problems while attempting to e-file your return, during the precheck or transmission phase

  • E-filing rejections from the IRS or state tax agency, after they've received your e-filed return

Select your type of issue to learn more.

Problems while e-filing

As you work on your return, we alert you to obvious errors, such as missing Social Security numbers and incomplete forms.

When you go down the path to e-file your return, TurboTax runs a second, more rigorous error check. It looks for subtle things that might cause the IRS or state e-filing systems to reject your return.

(If you're wondering why TurboTax didn't alert you earlier, it's because TurboTax hadn't asked you yet if you were planning to e-file.)

Before you can successfully transmit your return, you will need to correct your return and/or update your program by following the onscreen instructions.

If you have trouble transmitting your returns, we've got some common solutions.

If your tax return can't be e-filed for some reason, TurboTax will let you know.

Problems after e-filing

Rejections can occur after your tax return has been received by the IRS or state tax agency. We've got some tips on fixing rejected returns.

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