I have not had time to process that new 7202 form yet (the -T just means it belongs to the taxpayer and is NOT part of the form number) but I believe that you still have to address the form in the TT interview even if it is just to decline the deduction/credit. So to comply with an accuracy guarantee and the lowest tax/largest refund promise they are not allowing taxpayers to just skip that form. This is for your benefit. Also don't be in a big rush to file this year ... not only has the IRS not posted a start date for processing but the last time there were last minute tax law and form changes many of the early filers were caught in a glitch that delayed processing of their returns for months ... so patience is rewarded.
