I still get the message that the IRS is updating Deprecation and Amortisation and to "check back" yet the date for update had been 3/31. Anyone got more on this ?

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No joy, I even tried logging in on my cellphone instead of my PC. 

Same error. Seems to be a bug because I know that it's working for others. 

Please contact us by phone by following the instructions here, so we can look into this further. 

I called this morning and there is no fix to this problem yet identified.  It is 2 weeks to filing day and I'm overseas on vacation from tomorrow.  Please propose a solution as soon as possible for the worst case that you will not be able to resolve the issue.

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Please let us know if you need further assistance. @limekiln

That link takes me to a notification for an update regarding when the IRS Form 4562 update will be available.  This Form 4562 is already available in TurboTax from the IRS, two of your telephone support colleagues have confirmed this.   So this suggestion is - I'm afraid - meaningless and time-wasting. 

Again, what I need is a Plan B for if you do not fix the bug in the next few days that creates this erroneous message - how will I be able to submit my 1040?  Please advise.

Thank you. 

The issue should be resolved by the tax deadline, to allow you to e-file the return as you would like.