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This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed

CrazyKZ — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:52:27 GMT

I can't get Turbo Tax to e-file. The final review doesn't show any errors.

All of the program updates are up-to-date.

It says "This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed, usually because of tax regulations, so you'll need to file by mail. For more details, select the Review tab, above, and continue through Final Review. To file by mail, select the file tab, continue and select File by Mail."

I don't want to wait for mailing it in.

Re: This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed

Mike9241 — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 04:26:49 GMT

what forms? certain forms for your return may not yet be final so until they are you can't e-file. Turbotax is waiting for IRS approval so there's nothing it can do at this point. mailing your return with invalid forms may hold up your refund even more. The IRS won't open e-filing until 1/29. Submitting them now and they will just sit on Turbotax servers until that date so you can wait.

since this link for forms availability

https://form-status.app.intuit.com/tax-forms-availability/formsavailability?albRedirect=true&product=Turbotax_online&bu=cg

for the agency box select US or state.

Re: This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed

CrazyKZ — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 04:39:50 GMT

Thank you for your reply! I had no idea that e-filing wasn't even open until 01/29. It would've been helpful for TT to indicate that on the program. It doesn't even give any indication of which forms. :(

Re: This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed

jdhouse30 — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:50:28 GMT

I've been using TT for years now. After this year, I may rethink that decision. I don't know if they hired new programmers and got rid of the people that knew what they were doing or if all the good programmers left but this year sucks. If TT doesn't get it together, they will lose a lot of business next year.

Re: This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed

David 101 — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:48:50 GMT

I am getting the same error/message. I called support, they could not figure it out either. I have never mailed my returns (well at least in the last 15 years). It does not tell what forms. Very frustrating

Re: This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed

Kimber_79 — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:26:18 GMT

I am having the same issue. I was just going to post this same question. It is very frustrating. I originally read that I could e-file on 1/17/2024, I have been trying to submit it since then. I guess I will wait until 1/29. It really would have been nice to know this.

Re: This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed

gardner4444 — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:13:54 GMT

Chiming in on the same issue. The frustration part is that it doesn't identify the forms. The system is stating that there are no errors. I have been using this program or more than 15 plus years. I will rethink using this program next year if it does not get better.

Re: This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed

CrazyKZ — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 20:39:13 GMT

I agree. It doesn't say which forms are the problem, just to click the link above for more detail of which there is no detail. Once the end of the month passes, I'll try to submit the same tax return and see what happens and I'll post back here with an update.

Re: This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed

mbacpa52 — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:19:51 GMT

I having the same problem. I spoke to a supervisor (Adam) yesterday who was also having problems. He used Glance to review my return. he took a copy to send to Tech. He said he would call me at 4:00 today. He also told me that once the problem is resolved I can E-File.

I am also getting a message that I have 1 problem even though there are no errors.

Re: This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed

jdhouse30 — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:32:57 GMT

Wait to file until the 29th and see if it's fixed. I saw somewhere either IRS isn't accepting before then or TT won't allow you to submit until then.

Re: This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed

Tecnico — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 02:48:58 GMT

I think the problem is with Self Employed business in my tax, I have no w2 forms, only 1099s from my employers and got this message that you mentioned here. In the beginning TT said was the QBI forms were not ready, then update came in 1/18 and QBI forms updated and at the end for e-file my taxes I cant, TT will not say which form is not ready but I am guessing TT Devs can not figure it out, and the update was incomplete ish.

I did e-filed already my sister's taxes, was only one W-2 and got accepted by The IRS already, IRS said 1/29 to start accepting taxes but they are accepting them already.

Same with my brother, I did his taxes, 2 W2s, from School district and from community college and IRS accepted his taxes already

I did not see the "message" ( This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed....) when I did e-file my sister and my brother's

I hope this help

Thanks

Re: This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed

AlexHoust — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 03:29:04 GMT

The issue is with Schedule C, if you add one single letter in the details of your business or name you wont be able to efile anymore only file via paper.

Re: This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed

David 101 — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:29:08 GMT

Still the same issue - tried to file again this morning

Re: This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed

David 101 — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:35:02 GMT

Please explain more

Re: This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed

JimPrusa — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:23:31 GMT

I am VERY displeased by this 'notice' prohibiting me from eFiling. Just ridiculous without any explanation! I'll wait until the 29th and try. It had better work! I've been using TurboTax for many years and it appears time to re-assess.

Glad others posted - more help than Intuit!

Re: This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed

CatinaT1 — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:35:17 GMT

Try closing TurboTax, clear your Cache and Cookies, and reopen TurboTax.

It might also be because all the forms are not ready yet. Here is an article you can reference that will tell you particular forms availability.

Re: This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed

ee-ea — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:40:13 GMT

If you believe that the IRS is omnipotent and omniscient you most likely also believe in the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and that President Reagan was wrong. He said “The top nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'”

Yes it is time to re-assess, time to find another place to file taxes other than the IRS

Re: This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed

Tecnico — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:20:14 GMT

There is not a single letter in that box in my schedule C and still cant e-filed. We keep looking

Re: This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed

Tecnico — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:22:08 GMT

That wont fix it!

It is TT code no our PC

Re: This return has certain forms that can't be e-filed

David 101 — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:47:52 GMT

Still not working - same message. No idea what forms are the problem