Where is form 8853?

The IRS has not finalized the form and not given us permission to update our software. Form 8853, Long-Term Care Insurance Contracts is estimated to be available sometime on 2/18/2021. 

You must file Form 8853 if any of the following applies.

• You (or your employer) made contributions for 2020 to your Archer MSA.

• You are filing a joint return and your spouse (or his or her employer) made contributions for 2020 to your spouse's Archer MSA.

• You (or your spouse, if filing jointly) acquired an interest in an Archer MSA or a Medicare Advantage MSA because of the death of the account holder. See Death of Account Holder, later.

• You (or your spouse, if filing jointly) were a policyholder who received payments under an LTC insurance contract or received any accelerated death benefits from a life insurance policy on a per diem or other periodic basis in 2020. See the instructions for Section C, later.

• You (or your spouse, if filing jointly) received Archer MSA or Medicare Advantage MSA distributions in 2020.

Related information:

• Where do I enter Form 1099-LTC?

Your availability list states that Form 8853 won't be available until 3/31/22. Why such a long delay? I have the 1099-LTC that provides me the information to complete this form, which is the only item holding up my filing.

Besides, the Block website indicates that this form is currently availability.  We are seniors and we would like to file as soon as possible.  Do I have to switch to Block to get my taxes filed?

This is ridiculous! A fairly common form - and they say it won't be available till the end of March! At least some of the competitors already have it available - why should we continue to use TurboTax when they can't get needed forms timely.

This on top of all of the issues with entering the activation code on many computers - this issue was around for LAST filing season and STILL has not been resolved!

TT appears to have dropped the ball when other tax software companies have the from 8853 approved for use.

With fraudulent claims becoming more common, especially for those filing later rather than sooner, I would think TT would push to get all needed forms ready ASAP. At a minimum TT should be advising users waiting for forms to be approved by the IRS to apply for a security PIN before someone else attempts to file a return in their name fraudulently. TT might even be proactive and add that feature to their software for us as an act of good faith?

It is now February 25th and my tax return is all ready to file except for this form. It now says it won't be available until March 31st! I this for real? Is every person in the US that has a MSA going to have to wiat until after that date to file?

So we are told to file early to reduce the risk of fraudulent filings and TT cant get a simple Form 8853 LTC completed so we can file.  Posts over the last several weeks have said mid February and know says 3/31/22. Really - How do we get a refund so we can use another tax service so we can file promptly? Long time TT user and this is a first especially given this the a simple form 8853 which the IRS has completed months ago. 

I made the mistake of paying for my taxes at the beginning of February because they originally had posted that Form 8853 would be available mid February. Then they all of a sudden changed it to END OF MARCH! I called requested a refund and they directed me to fill out an online form to request my money back. A week later I got a response saying I paid for it so can't get a refund, and that date was an "estimate". This company is essentially holding my taxes hostage, and I am VERY disappointed. I could have gone elsewhere and got my taxes done MUCH faster, I will NOT be making the mistake of coming back to Turbo Tax ever again!

Any update on the form being approved or do we need to wait until March 31?

I'm having the same problem with not being able to submit my taxes because of the lagging 8853 form.  I've used TT for many years and never had a problem like this but with sure make me think twice next year.   A form that the IRS had approved for a couple months but not approved or available in TT is unacceptable and not a good business model if you want to retain customers.  Mid February now the end of March?  What if it's not ready by the end of March?  Will the IRS forgive my late return (I do owe money) because TT has not made this a higher priority?  I think not.

Ridiculous wait when other tax preparers already have firm 8853. Not at all acceptable and after using Turbo Tax for years and years I guess it’s time to change. Difficult to speak with anyone, disappointing and no good reason