I already exceeded the maximum allowed of 5 E-File , can i purchase another turbo tax desktop to e-file a 6th return ?

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October 12, 2023
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Best answer by xmasbaby0

No. The five e-file limit is an IRS limit, not a TurboTax limit. The IRS will not accept a sixth e-file from you. Purchasing another CD/download will not help you. Your sixth return will have to be filed by mail.

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses. Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

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SteamTrain

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....and whenever a family is in a situation where you are filing for multiple members (perhaps parents + a couple working teens or college students).......always e-file your own (parent's) tax return(s ) first.

That avoids all kinds of complications, aaaaaaaaand makes sure your own gets e-filed and not forced to the long...slow processing done if forced to filed by mail.

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NCPERSON1

@uservalc0214 AND, it is more likely that the teenager's tax return is just a few sheets of paper!

fanfare

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for your family members with simple returns you should be using the IRS Free File service.

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uservalc0214Author

I found a solution to my problem , you can Purchase another copy of Turbo Tax but make sure you install in another computer and you can e file another 5 returns.

NCPERSON1

@uservalc0214 yes and that is an expensive way to go. Paper filing is always available on the first copy - and there is no limit to the number of returns you can complete for friends and family.