Why will Turbotax not let me file extension with today's date?

[JulieCo]

If your extension is being rejected,  you can go directly to IRS website, it will automatically give you an extension.  See more below:

If you don't have your AGI, or your extension gets rejected for the wrong AGI, here are 2 options:

1. Recommended: Pay your taxes at IRS Direct Pay (this also automatically gives you an extension).
2. Download and print Form 4868, fill it out, and get it postmarked before 11:59 PM April 15 (June 17 if you were out of the country on the deadline). Payment and mailing instructions are on pages 3 and 4 of your printout.

If you filed prior to the deadline, but were rejected, you have until April 20 (April 22 for Maine and Massachusetts residents) to mail in your extension.

Please see the FAQ below with the suggested work around for this issue:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/7419959

[Edited 4-15-19|7:52pm]

[JulieCo]

Please be aware that if you select to pay at the IRS website, select to pay by check in case the payment submission through TurboTax goes through!  TurboTax is aware of this issue and I have added a FAQ link above for the recommended work around for this issue.