@paslaugh You are correct that the Alternative method did come out Feb 8, 2021 (in time for 2020 returns) however it appears it wasn't restricted for tax year 2020 on this matter. Bottom line appears the IRS was trying to give a solution to filing the returns electronically (which they desperately want to eliminate paper returns) and still obtain the information from the taxpayer that they needed. It still looks like the solution for most of us may happen but it may be March 31 before the form will be out. What I see in the Alternative method is the IRS saying "the form isn't technically functioning for efile so you may attach a statement with the same info on it as a .pdf to your tax return as an alternative method so you can efile"? Just my 2 cents. Personally I am going to wait until March 31 and see but be prepared to do the Alternative method if the solution isn't resolved. The way things are right now with getting anything done on paper with the IRS is not an option.
Thanks for your input.
