I have thought and used the following work-around: assuming you can e-file, file your taxes as usual, wait until they are accepted, and IRS online account shows that they have received and processed your return, and THEN file an amended return, which now consists only of 1040X (with no changes in $ amounts) and Form 8997, since it's just informational anyway, and does not affect the amount of tax due or refund.
I would like to hear if anyone thinks this is NOT a good idea, and if so - why.
