Form 8606 Availability

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Any idea when 8606 is really going to be available? Originally it was scheduled for 1/29. That slipped to 2/5 and now it has gone to 2/12. What is taking so long for this relatively uncomplicated form?

klehnhardt

Level 10

Per the IRS forms availability table for TurboTax individual (personal) tax products the availability date for Form 8606 has been updated to 02/05.

hwm49Author

Level 2

Please take another look at the table you referenced (https://care-cdn.prodsupportsite.a.intuit.com/forms-availability/turbotax_fed_online_individual.html). As of about 5:45 pm cst, on 1/31, it says 2/12/2020 not 2/5/2020. Again I'll ask, why is this form taking so long to release?

rrh

Level 3

Interesting ... It is currently available on the IRS website ..

Randy51

Level 2

I have to agree. The IRS posted the form on 1/23. It seems like Intuit is kicking the can down the road on this one. A simple form ... probable only needed to change 2018 to 2019. What is the hold up???

macuser_22

Alumni - Champ

Because e-fileing does not use paper forms - it transmits encrypted data in the exact format specified by the IRS/State or the IRS/State could not read it. The IRS/State first finalizes the paper form, then writes the e-file specifications and gives that to e-file providers to develop their software. Then the IRS/State must test with the e-file providers and approve the electronic forms before they can be released so that both ends are compatible. That process usually takes several weeks after the paper version has been released.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

rrh

Level 3

Good explanation, buy why does HRBlock have it ready to go and Intuit is still not ready?

wrussel1

Level 2

This is getting ridiculous. Can we get some answers from Intuit please?

JohnB5677

Alumni - Intuit

Based on our best information FORM 8606 will be available on 02/12/2020.

Select your situation below to locate your 2019 form or schedule.

TurboTax Online/Mobile (web, iOS or Android)
TurboTax CD/Download for Windows
TurboTax CD/Download for Mac

From <Federal FORM availability>

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bondeen

Level 2

I just clicked on the link for TurboTax CD/Download for Windows and form 8606 is not even on the list!!! This is totally ridiculous. Promising a form for a date and then, not even listing it as a supported form? This product has gone downhill over the last few years. I hope I can efile at some point before someone steals my identity!!