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Form 8959 error

funwithtaxes — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:46:39 GMT

I am using 2025 TurboTax Premiere Desktop for Windows version which is fully up to date (no new updates available when I check).

When I get to the point in the step-by-step where I am ready to file, it does the error check and I get the following error for Form 8959:

"Form 8959: _ This form has not been approved for release at this time. You must obtain an update before you file your return in order to ensure that all the calculations are correct. To receive an update, select Check for Updates from the Online menu to connect to our web site."

If I go into the Forms view, Form 8959 is showing as "NOT DONE" with a red exclamation point (!) for Windows. The form is filled out and there is nothing flagging as incomplete or required on the form (no boxes or lines highlighted in light red). There is also no error message showing.

And, the Intuit forms availability web page indicates the form is ready, but there is obviously something wrong with Form 8959.

Please, I need help with resolving this!

Re: Form 8959 error

funwithtaxes — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 04:36:14 GMT

Hi @GabiU,

Pleased to find that after updates today 1/14/2026, the issue with Form 8959 has been resolved for 2025 TurboTax desktop for Windows. Thank you very much for your help in addressing this issue!

Re: Form 8959 error

duckspuddle1935 — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:50:07 GMT

WHERE ON TURBO TAX TO I FIND THE FORM 8959. I NEED TO FILL OUT PART IX. I HAVE WITHDRAWN THE AMOUNT NEEDED TO MEET MY RMD. THISB WAS DONE FEBRUARY 2 WHEN I REALIZED THE 1099R WAS NOT ENOUGH

Re: Form 8959 error

RogerD1 — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:01:31 GMT

I believe that the form you are looking for is Form 5329 Additional Tax on Qualified Plans. Part IX of that form is what you are needing to report insufficient RMD taken.

Let us know if you have any further questions.