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I can't file my return yet because the government is still working on finishing up certain tax forms.

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KatrinaB48
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I can't file my return yet because the government is still working on finishing up certain tax forms.

Yes, the government is still finishing up certain forms. Please view the date of availability for the form you are waiting for.

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I can't file my return yet because the government is still working on finishing up certain tax forms.

I got the email update saying the forms are ready but when I update TurboTax it still says I need them?

look at my email 

 

Your tax forms are ready.
The wait is over! The tax forms we needed to finish up your taxes are
ready to go.

 

We're ready to walk you through:

  • Schedule C (Form 1040), Profit or Loss from Business
  • Form 8995, Qualified Business Income Deduction Simplified Computation
  • Schedule 8812, Additional Child Tax Credit
  • Schedule EIC, Earned Income Credit
KurtL1
Expert Alumni

I can't file my return yet because the government is still working on finishing up certain tax forms.

If the software keeps saying the forms are not ready, try clearing your cache and cookies. That will clear on residual information on the forms.

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I can't file my return yet because the government is still working on finishing up certain tax forms.

It finally went through my taxes are done! thank you everyone

Kevin_nm
Returning Member

I can't file my return yet because the government is still working on finishing up certain tax forms.

Please tell me how to fix them, I have the same your issue.

 

Thank you...

DaraLO
Intuit Alumni

I can't file my return yet because the government is still working on finishing up certain tax forms.

Please tell me how to fix them, I have the same your issue.

Thank you...

 

Try clearing your browser's cache and cookies, as listed above.

 

Please reply if you need any additional assistance.

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Kevin_nm
Returning Member

I can't file my return yet because the government is still working on finishing up certain tax forms.

I install the software on computer, not using web browser.

This is the screen of my computer. 

Please help me what I should do.

 

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KarenM90
Intuit Alumni

I can't file my return yet because the government is still working on finishing up certain tax forms.

You will need to wait until the forms are available in order to file. 

 

Here is a link to the Individual Federal Forms Availability List for Individuals:  Individual Federal Forms Availability

 

Here is a link to the State Forms Availability:  State Forms Availability

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mforcella
Returning Member

I can't file my return yet because the government is still working on finishing up certain tax forms.

I am getting the same error message as of 2/10

mforcella
Returning Member

I can't file my return yet because the government is still working on finishing up certain tax forms.

It sounds like the new forms are available but the software update hasn't been created yet?

JamesG1
Expert Alumni

I can't file my return yet because the government is still working on finishing up certain tax forms.

Is the error message that new forms are not available?

 

If so, forms availability is here.

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mforcella
Returning Member

I can't file my return yet because the government is still working on finishing up certain tax forms.

Thank you for your reply. But I am using TurboTax software. How is it possible to get the forms imported into the software?

mforcella
Returning Member

I can't file my return yet because the government is still working on finishing up certain tax forms.

All forms are listed as available but the error from the software says that the forms are not available. 

SForrestLO
Intuit Alumni

I can't file my return yet because the government is still working on finishing up certain tax forms.

It is possible. Please see this Turbo Tax FAQ on the availability of IRS forms. https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/forms/help/irs-forms-availability-table-for-turbotax-individual-pe...

 

Please see this Turbo Tax FAQ on State forms availability. https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/forms/help/state-forms-availability-table-for-turbotax-individual-...

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