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Could't e-file tax returns last night after I override an amount!

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May 18, 2021
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It is my first time that I couldh't e-file my federal tax returns last night after I override one amount to make a correction as there is an error in Turbo Tax Premier on my Mac! I am very disappointed as I never had that issue for over 20 years! Anyone experienced that issue/? I had to mail fed tax returns next day and now I am one day late! Tried to call IRS but they are extremely busy! Would I be charged a penalty and interest? Hope not too much but I did write a letter explaining the technical issue with Turbo Tax and hope they'll waive the penalty and interest for that reason.

macuser_22

Employee

You cannot e-file with overrides. Overrides should never be necessary. Overrides void the TurboTax accuracy guarantee.

You have 5 days to correct a reject or mail the return without penalty. You should have attached a copy of the reject notice with the mailed return that shows that you timely filed. Keep it for future use.

Exactly what required an override?

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

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violetmom2002Author

I entered a wrong value by accident in Schedule A and then it got messed up! I couldn't undo it. So I had to override it with the correct value. It is the total of itemized deductions. I wanted to apply that instead of using the standard deduction. I believe it is a technical issue with Turbo Tax software itself.

macuser_22

Employee

Every schedule A entry comes from an interview question. Anything on Schedule A can be corrected without overrides.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

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ErnieS0

Tax returns with overrides cannot be e-filed because they contain calculations not approved by the IRS. They are also not covered by the TurboTax 100% Accurate Calculation Guarantee.

The IRS may charge penalty and interest. The Service is unlikely to waive a penalty if imposed. The IRS will waive the penalty if:

In 2019 or 2020, you retired after reaching age 62 or became disabled, and your underpayment was due to reasonable cause (and not willful neglect); or
The underpayment was due to a casualty, disaster, or other unusual circumstance, and it would be inequitable to impose the penalty.

2020 Instructions for Form 2210

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violetmom2002Author

I did override several times in the past for over 20 years with Turbo Tax and never had an issue e-filing after doing that but now Turbo Tax wouldn't accept that and I am not too happy with that and now I am a day late. It really pisssed me off! I may have to consider switching to another tax software or other tax services next year.