I can't print my state tax return because some forms are not yet available. None of the forms not yet available affect me so can I go ahead and file state & print later?

You will not be able to file or print until the forms needed are available.  Please see this Turbo Tax FAQ on State forms availability for personal.

State forms availability table for TurboTax individual (personal) tax products.
 

I've confirmed via a SC website that there only 3 forms not yet available and none of those 3 forms apply to me.  So why can't I continue since all forms impacting me are available?

Are you trying to e-file your state return? If so, did you file your federal return yet? 

Here's an article that will help you if you are trying to file your state return without your federal return. 

Can I e-file my state return before my federal? 

Please feel free to contact us here within the community with more questions too. 

Yes, I already filed (electronically) my federal taxes.  I normally do them both at the same time but didn't file state since couldn't yet print my state return.  Kept waiting for updates to see if it went away but it hasn't.  The only state forms that aren't yet available don't impact me, so I'm confused as to why TurboTax thinks I can't print my return.  And I'm a bit hesitant to file my state taxes if I can't print the return.

by the way, that link you provided doesn't work

Please see this Help Article for information and access to the “tool” that shows the availability of forms, including when they will be “Ready for print”.

@kkidby

Thank you.  Unfortunately, that doesn't really answer my question.  It shows me that the forms I thought were ready are.  There are only 2 forms for my state that aren't ready for print...and neither of those forms apply to my return.  So, again, I don't understand why I can't print my state return.

Are any of the forms you used for South Carolina unsupported for e-file? As this can cause the issue you are having. 

I see a handful that have "unsupported" for e-file but "yes" for print.  None of these apply to me anyway.  Plus, if "yes" for print, I should be able to print.  And TurboTax is letting me E-file (if I wanted to proceed).

There is one that has ready for print as Yes and E-file as 2/9/2023; however, this one does not apply to me either.

There is one that says will be ready for print and efile on 2/9/23, but this one doesn't apply to me.

All that would apply to me have both yes for ready for print and ready for efile.

To your original question, yes you can go ahead and e-file now then print later.  

If all of your forms are available, you should also be able to print your return.  Please try clearing your browser's  cache and cookies if you're using TurboTax Online.  If you're using the CD/Download software, please perform a manual update.

If you still can't print after doing the above steps, reach out to our TurboTax Experts via phone for additional assistance: How do I contact TurboTax? - Intuit

Thank you.  I am using a downloaded version and have done manual updates each time to see if it made a difference (I check for them at least once daily).  Sounds like my only choice is to call them, which I was trying to avoid having to do.  Much appreciate your response.

In the FILE section, you have the option to Print or Save a PDF to your computer.  Try saving the PDF and see if you can print that. 

I have tried both printing and saving to PDF.  In both instances, it tells me my South Carolina return is currently unavailable to view, print or download because some of the forms haven't been finalized yet.  However, when I go to the website that tells me which are still outstanding, none of those affect me.  I don't understand why I can't print or download mine then.  TurboTax will let me proceed and file them...but I'm hesitant to file them if I can't print or download them.

Looking at the Turbo Tax page here for when the state documents will be ready to print, I am showing almost all forms will not be available to print until Feb 9, 2023. Which explains why you cannot print yet. I would wait until Feb 9 and update the program before printing. 

That might make sense of there were forms impacting us not yet available. But that’s not the case. All of the forms we need are already available. Seems odd that we’d have to wait on ones that don’t matter. 

You can e-file without an issue, and print the returns after Feb 9 within Turbo Tax. Since you have already filed the federal but need to file your state, please follow the instructions here to file the state separately. 

Thanks.  So it's not concerning that it'll let you file the state taxes (even though all forms aren't available) but it won't let you print them?  Worries me.

TurboTax told me that it filed my state return even though the forms are not yet available.  This seems to contradict an earlier answer on this topic.  TurboTax also took my $20 to file the state electronically.  So, what's going on?  Did it file my state return or didn't it?  If it did not, why did it say it had, and do I need to file again?

When I clicked on Preview Print Copy, it looked like my state return was shown, but had a watermark showing "Efile Only".  I just tried to reproduce this and was not able to.  Again, what is going on? 

TurboTax told me that it filed my state return even though the forms are not yet available.  This seems to contradict an earlier answer on this topic.  TurboTax also took my $20 to file the state electronically.  So, what's going on?  Did it file my state return or didn't it?  If it did not, why did it say it had, and do I need to file again?  Will it automatically file at some point?

When I clicked on Preview Print Copy, it looked like my state return was shown, but had a watermark showing "Efile Only".  I just tried to reproduce this and was not able to.  Again, what is going on? 

The program files your tax return electronically, but in some cases when the forms are not available until February or after you submit your e-file, you are not able to print that return until the information is updated. It's possible that you may have filed later in February and had no idea this could be an issue when printing. You will be able to print your tax return when the forms are available. 

Once you e-file your tax returns you can check the status moving forward. Sign into your online TurboTax account, then, go to Tax Home. You can check your e-file status here. Once it's been accepted from the IRS, you can then track and follow the status. If it's been accepted, you can begin to track your refund at the IRS Where's My Refund? site.

@earlwhitney 

I have the same issue with the Alabama forms.  Have to wait and see.

Turbotax allowed me to efile my Alabama tax but won't print my tax return because it says the forms aren't finalized.  How can it file it the forms are not finalized?  How can I print my Alabama return?

I am getting the same message for my Alabama state return but I e-filed with my Federal return and got the email confirmation that both were accepted. I went back to print my return and I am not able to print my State return. 

I am getting the same message on my Alabama State Return. I e-filed it and got an email that it was accepted but I am not able to print or save a PDF of my State return.