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Level 2
posted Jan 30, 2020 7:57:39 AM

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

Anyone else getting this message also?

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24 Replies
Expert Alumni
Jan 30, 2020 8:15:19 AM

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

Level 2
Jan 31, 2020 8:16:02 AM

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

Expert Alumni
Jan 31, 2020 3:03:04 PM

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.

Level 2
Feb 3, 2020 8:20:01 AM

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

Returning Member
Feb 7, 2020 11:04:08 AM

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

 

Thank you...

Intuit Alumni
Feb 7, 2020 4:33:48 PM

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.

Returning Member
Feb 7, 2020 4:58:18 PM

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

This is the screen of my computer. 

Please help me what I should do.

 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 7, 2020 5:51:47 PM

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

Returning Member
Feb 10, 2020 3:25:32 PM

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

Returning Member
Feb 10, 2020 3:27:50 PM

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

Expert Alumni
Feb 10, 2020 5:02:22 PM

Is the error message that new forms are not available?

 

If so, forms availability is here.

Returning Member
Feb 10, 2020 5:04:18 PM

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

Returning Member
Feb 10, 2020 5:06:14 PM

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

Intuit Alumni
Feb 10, 2020 6:45:23 PM
Returning Member
Feb 10, 2020 7:56:51 PM

I fixed them already, because the software is not updating correctly. 

Returning Member
Feb 10, 2020 8:00:17 PM

How did you fix the problem,?

Intuit Alumni
Feb 11, 2020 5:26:18 PM

It is possible the forms needed are not available yet.

 

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-personal-tax-products/00/26224

 

Please see this Turbo Tax FAQ on State forms availability. https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/forms/help/state-forms-availability-table-for-turbotax-individual-personal-tax-products/00/26227

New Member
Feb 19, 2020 7:43:27 PM

I received an email from TurboTax saying my forms are ready so I can file my return.  I did the update and still it comes back the same thing, that the government is still working on my forms.

How long do I have to wait and why do I keep getting incorrect emails from TurboTax?

New Member
Feb 28, 2020 5:42:43 AM

All the forms i need are available now. But the software is not updating them. 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 28, 2020 9:39:02 AM

Please click the TurboTax Help link, listed below,  on troubleshooting updating issues.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/installing/help/how-do-i-update-turbotax-cd-download/01/26038#M6

 

If you continue to have problems please contact Technical Support using this form: 

 https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/ 

Returning Member
Mar 15, 2020 12:59:00 PM

I am having the same problem and the manual patch didn't work.

Intuit Alumni
Mar 16, 2020 8:36:29 AM

@rjz Please contact phone support, as a representative my have to issue you a manual download to resolve the issue.  Refer to the following TurboTax FAQ for contact information:  What is the TurboTax phone number? - Community

New Member
Mar 16, 2020 1:54:59 PM

The form is showing available but in spite of clearing my cache, updating several times , i still get the message that i cant file because the government is working on the form

Expert Alumni
Mar 16, 2020 2:17:51 PM

I am not sure what specific form you are referring to.

 

If you are using a Mac, on the Turbotax Menu click on "Turbotax" in the upper far left, then hold down the "option" button on your Mac keyboard. When you hold the "option" button it will change the "check for updates" to read "download latest updates". While continuing to hold down the "option" button click on "download latest updates".

 

If you continue to need assistance, you may contact TurboTax Support.

 

What is the TurboTax phone number