topic Can't delete Form 8888 in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Can't delete Form 8888

picklelady — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:56:52 GMT

Turbo Tax - please fix this bug. When trying to file an Amended Return, Form 8888 is automatically generated. Unfortunately, if filing with a deceased spouse, Form 8888 prevents the filing of an Amended Return electronically. Deleting the form doesn't do any good - it just repopulates.

This is a major issue.

Re: Can't delete Form 8888

ShirlynW — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:20:06 GMT

Sorry for your loss.

Form 8888 should be used for the direct deposit of your refund into two or more accounts. How are you requesting your refund?

@picklelady

Re: Can't delete Form 8888

Dan W1 — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:11:01 GMT

I'm having the same issue: can't file an amended Federal 1040. Form 8888 error message: cannot be used if the taxpayer or spouse died in the current tax year.

The original 1040 had a refund going in to one account. The Amended 1040 has a tax owed. Form 8888 is not applicable in my situation and TurboTax does not allow it to be deleted.

How can I file the amended 1040? What is the work around to solve this issue?

Thanks,

Dan

Re: Can't delete Form 8888

JulieS — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:21:30 GMT

Yes, you will need to delete Form 8888 from your amendment to get it e-filed.

If you are using TurboTax Online:

Open your return and scroll down to Tax Tools on the bottom of the left side menu.
Select Tools.
Click on Delete a form (third on the list at the bottom of the screen).
Find Form 8888 on the list of forms.
Click Delete to the right.
Confirm your Delete.
Click Continue with my return.

If you are using the Desktop version (from a disc or download):

Click Forms toward the upper right corner.
Find Form 8888 on the list on the left.
Highlight it, then click Delete in the lower left corner of the reading pane.
Click on Step by Step in the upper right corner to return to the interview.