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When can I file my 2021 with TurboTax?

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James Williams

Updated on March 17, 2026

February 12, 2021
The IRS announced that they will begin processing tax returns on Friday, February 12, 2021. You can get started now with TurboTax and be first in line for your tax refund! You should start seeing your W-2s and 1099s arrive in the mail. May 17 is the big day!

Can I still use TurboTax after the deadline?

TurboTax Has You Covered Don’t worry if you missed the deadline, you can still file with TurboTax. TurboTax has you covered and will ask you simple questions about you and give you the deductions and credits you’re eligible for based on your answers.

Is TurboTax support 24 hours?

Simply sign in to your TurboTax account from any device to view or print all of your completed TurboTax returns from our secure servers for 24/7 online access to ALL tax returns we have on file for you. Live tax advice service is available for your toughest tax questions; fees may apply.

Does TurboTax take longer than 21 days?

The IRS expects to issue most refunds in less than 21 days after being accepted. Turbotax gives an estimated date based on the IRS’s 21 day timeframe. When will I get my IRS tax refund? Taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) may experience a refund hold.

What happens if I file my taxes late but don’t owe?

Filing and paying as much as possible is important because the late-filing penalty and late-payment penalty add up quickly. The failure to pay penalty rate is generally 0.5% of unpaid tax owed for each month or part of a month until the tax is fully paid or until 25% is reached. The rate is subject to change.

Do you need to download TurboTax to do your taxes?

Download TurboTax desktop tax preparation software and do your taxes on your computer. Choose from basic personal taxes to self-employed tax software. Maximize your tax deductions and get the maximum tax refund possible with TurboTax. TurboTax Download is simple to use and allows you to file multiple federal e-files.

When do I need to amend my TurboTax tax return?

After 11/30/2021 TurboTax Live Full Service customers will be able to amend their 2020 tax return themselves using the Easy Online Amend process described above. #1 best-selling tax software: Based on aggregated sales data for all tax year 2019 TurboTax products.

What is the tax rate for TurboTax self employed?

Pays for itself (TurboTax Self-Employed): Estimates based on deductible business expenses calculated at the self-employment tax income rate (15.3%) for tax year 2020. Actual results will vary based on your tax situation.

Do you need an Intuit account to download TurboTax?

Product activation required via Internet. Download option requires free online Intuit account. Windows 7 not supported,