I have no penalty, but Turbotax filled out a form 2210, checked Box A and wrote in "85% waiver". I submitted the return, but it was rejected

[cmcdes]

Another poster above commented that a Turbotax tech support person gave him the solution to our problem. Mine was rejected twice before I tried the following solution which worked simply and beautifully:
"1.  Go to Forms and select Form 2210.
2.  Right click on box A already checked by TT.  You might have to move around a little.  I had to move a little to the right.  A drop down menu will appear.  
3. Select "Override" and the check mark will turn RED.  Click on it and the check mark will disappear.
4.  Move your mouse to where TT inserted "85% waiver" and right click, just off to the right and again select "Override."
5.  The words 85% waiver will turn red.  Delete it.
6.  Save your return.

I ran through the TT checks and then E-filed.  It was accepted by IRS within 30 minutes."

[janekaye]

I work on a Mac, and my version of Turbotax is downloaded. When I try to use the right click function I do not get a drop down menu. HELP! How else can I edit and remove the X in Box A? How can I reach a tech support person, there are no phone numbers listed anywhere (argh!)?

[AmyE2]

Thank you, kbernstein.  Your method worked.  My federal return was accepted.  Problem is that I filed four state returns when I filed the federal return.  One is free to file, the others are $19.95 per state.  When I went to re-file the state returns, TT wanted another $59.97.  I have tried to reach out to them and Intuit, but haven't found a way to talk with a person.  Does anyone know how to reach technical support?

[rmontagna]

To call TT, go to this website:  <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/">https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/</a>  You'... have to answer a few questions (i.e., Which product, type of question, etc.) and a phone number will appear.  I called and since the hold time was 15 minutes, I left a phone number and got a return call within 5 min.  They helped me.

[burgered]

I also used kbernstein's method for the 2210 rejection, and it worked!  Overrode the X in Box A.  Perfect.

[Tony__T]

TurboTax fix updated to March 1st:  
"The proposed fix date for the issue has been postponed to March 1st, 2019. The date is still subject to change, but there is a workaround available if you would like to do that instead: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4612553-electronic-filing-rejection-code-f2210-003"">https://ttlc....>
For Windows/Mac Desktop, workaround if Box A is checked is to print and mail the return (yikes!  better to wait for the fix).  If Box B is checked, you can click "Explain" to created the attachment.

[bdkjlk]

kbernstein had a solution earlier.  I tried and it worked. Repost the solution below:

FINALLY -- I successfully filed my return!  Here is how:
Go to Forms View
Go to Part II:  Reasons for file
Right Click near Box with X in it to get short menu and press Override  (may need to move mouse around to get correct spot to do this)
Remove X in Box
This makes the Form 2210 not needed, but leaving in it evidently caused no problem.
(I tried to do the same for the words "85% waiver", but they are still there and did not matter.)
Save and file your return.  Received an acceptance in less than an hour.
Note I am using Desktop TurboTax on Windows 10.

[cmcdes]

Trying to understand what the deal is with Form 2210. TurboTax software error? In 2017 our estimated tax quarterly payment was calculated higher than we knew we really needed to pay. We paid less to the IRS quarterly throughout 2018. My wife and I are both retired and she needed to cut back on her independent contractor work so we wouldn't exceed the earnings limit for those receiving SS retirement benefits who have not yet reached full retirement age. Although we paid less quarterly than what was stated on the quarterly voucher, we still paid too much to the IRS. Because we paid less than the estimated tax calculated in 2017, I suppose that's why Form 2210 even entered the picture. Penalties are only imposed upon people who end up owing the IRS and didn't pay enough to cover their tax liability throughout the year. I think it was a mistake to send this scenario to Form 2210 in order to explain the situation on a waiver. The situation should be obvious just by looking at the amount of tax paid throughout the year and comparing that to the amount owed. Obviously if one pays more throughout the year than what is actually owed, there should be no waiver explanation necessary, and obviously no penalty.

[Tony__T]

e-file dhould be fixed on 3/1 per TurboTax
If you need to file earlier, you.hsve to print and mail.

[lkwhitted]

Removing the X from the option A  the 85% waver works. The description above worked well for me just a right click on the X and overriding so the selection can be removed.  Form drops out of the file list.

[Tony__T]

I was not able to do this on the Mac version.

[BobbyO]

I also was not able to edit the option A box on the Mac version. Does anyone know if TT is working this problem on the Mac version of the program?

[Tony__T]

TurboTax fix updated to March 1st:  
"The proposed fix date for the issue has been postponed to March 1st, 2019. The date is still subject to change, but there is a workaround available if you would like to do that instead: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4612553-electronic-filing-rejection-code-f2210-003"">https://ttlc....>
For Windows/Mac Desktop, workaround if Box A is checked is to print and mail the return (yikes!  better to wait for the fix).  If Box B is checked, you can click "Explain" to created the attachment.

[lawrence-gavin]

Bobby, check to see if there is an update available dated 02/21/19, I got one when I closed, rebooted and opened the program. Looks like it will work.

[BobbyO]

2/21/19 update didn't work for me. Will wait for 3/1/19 update. The question for workaround by mailing return is do you include or not include Form 2210 with option A box checked (which is my case)?