Can I e-file all except one form?

 (re-submitting so it shows up as an unanswered question and doesn't look like I've already answered my own question)

that doesn't affect tax liability, and paper file that form?

 

Last year I paper-filed my federal return because I needed to include form 8997, which TurboTax doesn't support, to defer capital gains due to a Qualified Opportunity Zone investment. This year, I've had no changes, so Form 8997, which I"m required to file again, is just for information purposes - it doesn't impact the tax calculation.  May I e-file my federal return without this form and send it to the IRS by mail? I could not find anywhere in TurboTax (Deluxe) to add a statement that I'm doing this, but I could provide such a statement (along with a copy of the first page of the 1040) when I mail the 8997. 

 

thanks