Is it possible to lock the return after manual unlock in PTO?

[LoveTax]

Is it possible to manually lock the return after manual "unlock return" was clicked in PTO?

[itonewbie · Accepted solution]

May be some time in the future, yes.  But as it stands, I'm afraid the answer is no.  This feature is currently available only to e-filed returns.  And you can't relock an unlocked return.

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The program will automatically lock the return after you e-file the main form. Extensions and paper filed returns can't be locked at this time.

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https://proconnect.intuit.com/community/electronic-filing/help/how-to-lock-and-unlock-returns-in-pro...

Edit: You can't relock an unlocked return per se.  But you did have an option to create a locked copy of the return when you unlocked it; if you didn't use that option, your return is forever unlocked - probably until you use it to file an amended return.

[IRonMaN]

Obi-Wan - time to fire up the DeLorean?

[itonewbie]

Jedi need no DeLorean.  But I wouldn't mind the Millennium Falcon. 🤣

[IRonMaN]

But I'm guessing the DeLorean has less miles on it.

[cathy7]

That's crazy

[George4Tacks]

@cathy7 welcome to a "support" site that is run out of a loonie bin of USERS - Not Employees. For the inmates to keep their sanity, they often do banter. Please keep a sense of humor. It is needed in this profession. 

Hopefully you found the very solid answer that was here useful.