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So at the end of my tax return it says download print, and then under that it says ready to mail. Does that mean I HAVE to mail something in? Or wait for check to come

 
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LakeshaLO
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So at the end of my tax return it says download print, and then under that it says ready to mail. Does that mean I HAVE to mail something in? Or wait for check to come

"Ready to mail" means you selected the file by mail option in TurboTax. If you chose to file by mail, then you are responsible for printing and mailing the tax return. What you need to mail will be listed on your filing instruction page.To view your tax return along with your Filing Instruction page,please follow these steps:

To get a copy of your federal tax return along with the Filing Instructions page:

  1. Log into your TurboTax account
  2. Scroll to the bottom of page, click Add a State( you are not adding a state, this is just to get in the right menu)
  3. Over to the left, click Tax Tools dropdown
  4. Click the Print Center
  5. Click the Print, save or preview this year's return
  6. Check 2018 Federal returns
  7. Select Include government and TurboTax worksheets (optional)
  8. Then,click View or print forms, and the Filing Instructions page will be the very first page. What you need to mail and where to send will be listed by What you need to mail. Please review the entire PDF document.

To view the filing instructions page separately for the state, instead of checking 2018 Federal returns select 2018(name of your state) return.

If you choose to e-file, you don't have to mail anything unless TurboTax instructs you to which it will be listed on your filing instruction page. Please see this TurboTax FAQ, Do I need to mail anything after I've e-filed? https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302289

If you want to switch from file by mail to e-file, please see this TurboTax FAQ, How do I change from mail to e-file in TurboTax Online?https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5561257

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