Form 7202-T

[theyrspecial]

I know that as of right now the form has not be finalized which is why it says Available to File by Mail on 01/28/2021... But it says Cannot e-file. Is this going to change once the form has been finalized or will we be forced to File by Mail in order to get this credit. I don't think I want to wait 4 months or more to get my taxes back for just that one credit. 

[macuser_22]

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@theyrspecial wrote:

I know that as of right now the form has not be finalized which is why it says Available to File by Mail on 01/28/2021... But it says Cannot e-file. Is this going to change once the form has been finalized or will we be forced to File by Mail in order to get this credit. I don't think I want to wait 4 months or more to get my taxes back for just that one credit. 

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The 7202 will be mail file only.

[Critter-3]

Although not recommended, you can efile without the credit then amend later and mail in the amended return.  You will need to decide what is best for you. 

[Lynn_Katina]

Why Is it not recommended to amend? I would like to e-file my taxes and send in an amendment for my 7202-T credit. 

[KathrynG3]

@Critter-3 is correct. Since you know that this form is needed, it may delay the processing of the return that is submitted anyway. It is a best practice to submit your return in full at one time, rather than amending. 

Click the link for more information IRS: About Form 7202

[Lynn_Katina]

So I would need to file by mail? That would mean no return for 6-8weeks. Can I not file and then amend w the 7202-T from? What is the pros and cons in doing so? 

[Lynn_Katina]

Is the From 7202-T going to be available for e-file this tax season? Or only by mail?

[macuser_22]

Mail only - even professional software cannot e-file it.  The IRS is not providing any e-file form specifications for that form.

[Lynn_Katina]

Also some of my friends that mailed in their tax return last year still haven’t received their refund. Bc of Covid they are behind on mail in tax returns. 

[Lynn_Katina]

So would it be better for me to file my taxes with a file and then send in a amendment?

[macuser_22]

No - not better.  If you knowingly submit a tax return  that you know is not a true and complete tax return then you have submitted and e-signed a statement that says  "Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return and accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct, and complete."