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posted Jan 11, 2021 6:36:29 PM

Business Forms not released by the IRS

I am in the middle of filing my 2019 business taxes.   I have five forms that Turbo Tax says have not been released yet by the IRS.  I did get an email saying the forms are now ready, but when I go back to Turbo Tax  and try to complete my taxes it still says the forms are not ready.    I did the online software update like the instructions say, but nothing happens.   Does anyone have any suggestions.  Thank you in advance for your advice.

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Level 12
Jan 11, 2021 8:15:04 PM

Forms released by the IRS can be used right away by taxpayers but have to be approved by the IRS for use in these various software programs.

New Member
Jan 11, 2021 8:38:25 PM

Hello Martinmarks1919,

Thank you for your response.   My next question is if the IRS has released the forms and approved them for Turbo Tax software use how do I get Turbo Tax to allow me to complete my taxes.   On my Turbo Tax filing it still says the forms have not been released, but I keep getting emails from Turbo Tax saying the IRS has released and approved the forms.   

Expert Alumni
Jan 18, 2021 6:37:43 PM

If the forms are released and your software disagrees, you need to update your software.

Level 15
Jan 18, 2021 6:43:26 PM

Just checking.  You are using the 2019 Desktop program installed on your computer?  Not the 2020 program?  What forms aren't ready?