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January 29, 2024
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Federal Return - This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed, usually because of tax regulations, so you'll need to print and file by mail.

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January 29, 2024

Yes, not all tax returns can be e-filed. 

 

Does the program list any forms below that message? 

 

If it does, respond back with more details so TurboTax can help you further.

 

If no specific forms are listed, your can print the return and check the forms in it. Follow this link to see which forms can't be e-filed. 

 

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jwest3Author
January 29, 2024

It doesn’t list any forms and when we checked the forms against what couldn’t be e-filed there were none. We e-filed last year with no issues and nothing as changed on my end.

CatinaT1
January 29, 2024

It could be that a form is not yet available for e-filing. Here is an article you can reference that will tell you particular forms availability. 

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January 31, 2024

When can I file 

jwest3Author
January 31, 2024

According to TT “2/01/2024” in theory.

SteamTrain
Employee
January 31, 2024
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January 31, 2024

Turbotax in my case is defaulting 1040 to 1040 SR......this form can't be e-filed, but shouldn't default because I'm not a senior over 65. Nothing has changed except the 1040 switch.

SteamTrain
Employee
January 31, 2024

@Xuaeder  

 

Has to be something else...the 1040SR can be e-filed.....and is itself exactly the same as the Plain 1040 (but larger type on the printed copy).   I've been e-filing the 1040SR ever since it came into existence.

 

Double-check the date you entered for your birthday (or spouse if married).  That date must follow the format mm/dd/yyyy.  Don't shorcut any digits....like enter everything  Example  02/03/1985

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jwest3Author
January 31, 2024

It’s nothing to do with dates or it being a 1040 or 1040Sr it’s an issue with TT, they are supposed to have to software update tomorrow to resolve this issue though I doubt they do, might look at getting a TT refund and switching to H&R Block, could be months before their developer(s) can fix the issue.

February 1, 2024

Well, it’s now no longer 1/31 and no fix yet….???