I filed a paper return early for 2019 (March 2020) but the IRS didn’t process it until Feb 2021 (yes, 2021). Anyway, entering 0 worked and my efile return was accepted. It seems odd but it looks like an IRS glitch not a TT one.

When is a tax return cannot be E-filed no matter what?

In addition, certain returns keep getting rejected because somebody already claimed a dependent on the return or because of incorrect information in the IRS database. In these cases, there’s really nothing you can do to “fix” your return so you can e-file it. For this year at least, you’ll need to file a paper return instead.

Why does my IRS transcript say I haven’t filed?

Reason: it doesn’t match 2019 AGI on file in IRS. I logged in in IRS website and pulled up my 2019 tax transcripts. It said tax was not filed. However they did cashed the check I sent together with the very same tax return. I think they took out the check, cashed it and put back the return in the pile of unprocessed returns until it’s turn.

What to do if your efile was rejected?

@All1208 Yes, if you Efiled and your return was Rejected, you need to ‘Fix your Return ‘ and Efile again. Click this link for more info on How to Find Last Year’s AGI.

Which is faster to file or efile a tax return?

It is faster and more secure to efile a tax return or extension than filing a return or extension on paper. Generally, you will receive a notice within 24 to 48 hours after efiling a return or extension if it is accepted (or rejected-which is easy to fix online).

What to do when TurboTax says you did not file tax return?

In the ‘Let’s Get Ready to File Your Return’ section, you can review various choices including identity verification. I did that and got the question, ‘Did you, or someone on your behalf, file a 2019 tax return with the IRS last year?’ I did indeed, but for some reason TurboTax had ‘One of both of us didn’t file a return’ selected.

What happens if you don’t file your taxes on time?

The IRS considers not paying on time and not filing as two separate issues, and a penalty is involved for each. When you file your tax return, you have several options to pay taxes you owe. You can make monthly payments through an IRS installment agreement,…