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Level 1
Feb 22, 2020 11:44 PM UTC
Question

Form 8863

While doing my 2019 taxes Turbo Tax is telling me that the IRS is still working on Form 8863. It is already 2/22/20 when will this form be ready?

 

 

    9 replies

    Alumni - Intuit
    Feb 23, 2020 12:10 AM UTC

    Yes, the forms are ready to use.  

     

    Please make sure you have updated your program.  Here are the steps:

    • If you are using the TurboTax CD/Download software program, open the program, from the top, under Online, select Check for Updates.
    • If you are using the online version, it's an automatic update when you sign in and out. 

     

     

     

    Level 2
    Feb 23, 2020 1:18 PM UTC

    I got the email saying that form 8863 was ready on Feb 15th.  I have been updating daily and it still has not been downloaded.  How do I get this form?

    Alumni - Intuit
    Feb 24, 2020 12:10 AM UTC

    The forms are ready to use.  Are you using online or desktop?

     

    If you are filing with TurboTax online, let's do these: 

    • I would suggest you check your internet connection.  Try to log out and sign back in the program. 
    • You should also clear your cache and sign back into the program.   To clear cache, click here: Cache
    • You may also try a different browser.  

     

    To update the program:

    • If you are using the TurboTax CD/Download software program, open the program, from the top, under Online, select Check for Updates.
    • If you are using the online version, it's an automatic update when you sign in and out.
    Level 2
    Feb 24, 2020 1:49 PM UTC

    have the same problem no help .just waiting

    Level 10
    Feb 25, 2020 8:40 PM UTC

    The Form 8889 is ready for your use. Because of the updates the Old Form 8889 is still has residual information,

     

    To correct the problem you will need to:

    1. Delete the Form 8889 from your software
    2. Clear your cache & cookies
    3. Log off TurboTax then log back in.

    To delete a form off of your return you need to:

    1. Select Tax Forms in the Black bar on the left side of the screen.
    2. Select Tools from the drop down menu.
    3. On the Tools Center Select Delete a form.
    4. Locate the form on the list and select Delete.
    5. You will be asked to confirm the deletion.

     To clear cache, click here: Cache

     

     

     

    Level 2
    Feb 27, 2020 2:57 AM UTC

    I deleted Form 8863.  In order to do that I had to delete all of the related forms (1098-T and Info Wks).

     

    I re-entered the information.

     

    It did not help.  It still says that form 8863 is not available even though TurboTax notified me that it was ready on Feb. 15.

     

    I the form really not available yet?