Hi it says some of the forms I need to complete my returns haven't been finalized.. does that mean I just need to wait (that it's pending finalization on Turbo Tax's end)

[xmasbaby0]

Yes it means you have to wait.

  Click Review to see if you are missing some forms needed in order to e-file.

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No hurry to e-file since the IRS will not begin to accept/reject 2023 e-files until January 29.   And….a state return cannot be accepted until after the IRS accepts your federal return.

[cynthia-411]

Hi, thanks for your reply .. I file as soon as my W2 is available and never had to wait for forms in prior years to be available. All is done on my end but guess they’re just backed up :( yeah the state I can wait on bc that’s significantly smaller than my Federal. Just anxious so I can have my refund funds to move 

[cynthia-411]

Oh but then it says I can pay upfront for the filing fee, what’s the difference between that and taking it out of my refund? If I pay upfront does that mean they file it now?

[AnnetteB6]

No, paying the filing fee upfront will not get your return filed faster.  

If all of your forms are not yet available, then you need to wait a bit longer to file your return.  Then, you can decide whether to pay the filing fees out of your pocket or have them withheld from your refund.  Either way, the IRS is not yet accepting and processing tax returns.  This will not start until January 29th at the earliest.  

Any returns that are filed through any tax preparation service or software before the IRS starts processing are simply sitting 'in line' waiting for the IRS to open processing for the season.  Your part may be done, but the IRS will still not start until January 29th.  

@cynthia-411