I have been reading the on-going string on this and appreciate the information a great deal. My situation is similar to many, I am sure: I e-filed a return with only small amounts of interest income reported, but because I took a large 1-time distribution from my 401(k), I went over the income threshold for the 3.8% net investment income tax (the tax is a whopping $11). When I check the return status in TT, I see the status for both Fed and State as "Pending", with a note that says the IRS takes 24-48 hours to process e-file returns.
But based on the info in this string, you are saying that if we are lucky, the IRS may fix their software problem for Form 8960 in late February (or not). If I'm correct so far, then I have to related questions:
1. Is there any mechanism or process to "un-file" the e-return, and take my chances on paper filing?
2. Is your counsel at this point to just wait in 8960 purgatory until the IRS get the software fix completed?
3. If the answer to #2 is "yes", then how will we be notified whenever the fix is made?
4. Will TT automatically push the return back to the IRS?
Many, many thanks and all the best wishes!
