Filing a Return After Extension
📚 What This Guide Covers
This guide shows you what to do after your extension is accepted—how to check the correct box and e-file the non-extension version of your return.
📊 Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Find the checkbox selector
Once the extension filed and accepted, it will be time to file the income tax return. Find the checkbox selector on the Main Information page as pictured below.

Step 2: Check Income tax return
The image shown above illustrates with the green arrow the box you would typically have checked after filing a 4868/extension. Once the extension has been filed, you simply need to check the top checkbox labeled Income tax return.
Step 3: E-file your return
Once checked, e-file the return and you will be e-filing the non-extension version of the tax return.
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