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Level 1
January 29, 2020
Question

forms not available?

  • January 29, 2020
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I am trying to e-file and can not because of forms not available (available soon) - is form 1040 for tax year 2019 really not available yet??

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    Level 15
    January 29, 2020

    The federal 1040 is available.  However, your return may contain other forms that have not yet been finalized.  If your return contains one of these forms you will not be able to file your return until the form is ready. 

     

    For current information on forms availability please click on the applicable link below:

    Level 2
    January 31, 2020

    I also need to use forms that are not available yet. What is the latest that forms usually become available? Early February?

    Level 14
    January 31, 2020

    This means that the forms needed to complete your tax returns are not yet available. You will not be able to complete your tax return until these forms do become available.

    Please see the following link for more information. https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/forms/help/when-will-my-forms-be-ready/00/25618

     

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    Level 2
    February 4, 2020

    Is there a reason the date my forms will be available keeps getting pushed back?  Is it just going to keep getting later and later?  Annoying -- it delays the refund.

     

    I can find the form in question on the IRS site.

    So this is a problem on the Turbo Tax side?

     

    Level 13
    February 4, 2020

    The forms have to become available from the IRS to TurboTax. Please click the TurboTax Help link, listed below, to learn more. https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/forms/help/when-will-my-forms-be-ready/00/25618 

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    Level 2
    February 5, 2020

    When filing I was told the state forms were not yet available, including the payment form.

    I have since received an email stating they are now available, log in and I will be walked through finishing the process.


    I've logged in several times over a week, and no change, no finishing up, and no change to my tax documents.

    The only payment form is in the document, and that has a "Do Not File" watermark over it.

    Level 11
    February 7, 2020

    Here is an updated State Forms Availability List: State Forms Availability  Please note that all Forms in your return have to be available for Efile to be successful. 

     

    If the forms in your return are showing as available and you are using an online version of TurboTax, try clearing the cookies on your browser and/or try another browser.  Here is a link that will provide more details on how to do that:  Clearing Cookies in My Browser

     

    If you are using a desktop version of TurboTax, please make sure that your software has the latest update.  You can "force" an update using the steps in this Help Article:  Manual Update for TurboTax Desktop

     

    If you need to mail  your return, here is some additional information on printing and mailing your return:  Printing and Mailing my Tax Return

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    KathrynG3
    Level 14
    March 10, 2020

    If you continue to experience this issue, You may need to call in to TurboTax - click the link for your call-in options -

    • The solution is for the call center pro's to push you
      • first the federal software, and
      • then the state.

    Everything will work after the new download. Thank you for your patience.

    Level 2
    March 10, 2020

    Looks like I have some problem with my installation.  I downloaded the manual update, but it claims TurboTax is not installed, even after running the Repair option of the installer.  I've initiated a call to the support number.

    UPDATE: 3/10/20 2PM EST -- turns out the problem was an invalid authorization code - effectively a bogus seller from eBay.  I need to purchase a legit copy, and should then be OK.