In the very beginning of this post, people were saying they were able to e-file on both H&RB & on eTax. However, shortly after, they were no longer to. Once those two companies updated, they had the same error message.
Recently though, I have read here in this post some people have been able to. Assuming this is possible, you have to ask yourself WHY. If the problem starts at the IRS, then why would it be ok to file elsewhere when every tax prep software package is affected by the IRS rules ?
I am self-employed and so starting this year, I do need the form apparently.
I did start to file on both of those sites before I realized what may happen if it is in fact accepted. I've been through a VERY LONG DELAY, last year because of a $1 discrepancy and don't ever want that to happen again. So I'm waiting. If it was just a matter of filing an amended return after I receive my refund, I would do it.
BUT I believe it will then cause a long delay, not just an amended return. I mean it was MONTHS before I could get my refund last year and I had to hire the Tax Advocate Service to help me get it !
I too wish there was a simpler way around this, but you should consider what COULD happen if you file now and it's erroneously accepted.
