All: I tried again to eFile this morning and was rejected for the third time. Crossing fingers that Intuit truly is working on a solution.
Meanwhile, found another thread on the support forum: via ttlc.intuit.com and /community/taxes/discussion/what-is-reject-code-f8960 (I'm unable to provide the full link). Tax experts including @RobertB4444 have offered suggestions on that thread (although most seem to be "wait for the IRS"). I posted there to flag this additional thread and am tagging Robert here with hopes that this group can get some of the tax expert love we are so desperate for...
