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Level 4

Question

2022 Turbotax Form 8915F-T - Cannot e-file

Forum|Forum|3 years ago
February 7, 2023
21 replies
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So I have been checking a couple of times a week to see when Form 8915F-T will be available in the 2022 desktop version. The software has consistently been saying that this form will be available to file by mail and e-file on 02/16/2023. All good.

Today the software says available to file by mail on 02/16/2023, but now says "Cannot e-file." This form and it's variants were able to be e-filed in TY 2021 and TY 2020.

Does anyone know more about this? Will we be unable to e-file for TY 2022 if we need to use this form?

-MER

eme029

Level 2

Bump on this. I have been waiting on this form as well and just noticed today that it says "Cannot E-file".

It previously said I would be able to e-file on 2/16/2023.

Does anyone have additional information on this?

Critter-3

Level 15

Just wait for it to be available.

Go to this TurboTax website for federal and state forms availability - https://form-status.app.intuit.com/tax-forms-availability/formsavailability?albRedirect=true&product...

msromikeAuthor

Level 4

Well that doesn't really answer my question. Will it be available for e-file? how do you know it is a typo?

I didn't ask about the table on the website. I asked about why, in the software itself, it previously said it that it be available for e-file on 02/16/2023 and now it says that form 8915F-T will only be able to be filed by mail.

I think your response just confuse the issue, has little credibility, and might lead someone to think that the question was answered when it was not.

"Just wait." Why? until when? based on what information?

BKLAWN

Level 3

hello, that form needs to be filed e-filled, I've done it since 2020. Will it or will it not?

DadTwin

Level 2

Now it says to me this form is available to file on 2/23/2023. When it has been stated 2/16/23. It still says I can't e-file either!

msromikeAuthor

Level 4

While I am disappointed about the date being pushed back, that has happened with this form in the past, if I remember correctly this form it wasn't available until 03/14/2022 last year. If it's pushed back you can thank the IRS and not TurboTax, it just means the IRS is taking longer to certify Intuit as far as the validity of it's generation of the form.

My real concern is about the changes in the software stating that Form 8915F-T won't be able to be e-filed. And my annoyance is with Intuit for not stepping into this thread and giving an answer with as much information as currently available.

MER

DadTwin

Level 2

Well your hunch may indeed have been correct. This is what the software just displayed (which is a change since just this morning.)

correct! it has been updated now!

Tom70177

Level 2

Now the date has been pushed back into March. Does anyone know how to seek a refund from TurboTax for their defective product?

msromikeAuthor

Level 4

Yes, that is disappointing. Looks like 03/02/2023 now. To be honest, this is exactly what happened last year, and it effected all e-file providers equally. As far as I understand it, all e-file forms have to be approved by the IRS, so even though the form is on the IRS website, each individual tax service has to go through a validation process.

So as far as getting a refund for TurboTax Desktop being defective, well it's not defective. It just won't have the form ready as fast as you like. My free advice is to transition to the online web version if you can. The online version is pay when you file and not before, so no locked in feeling. Then you can go to anyone you'd like and file your taxes at the earliest possible moment.

That's what I am doing next year after this CARES retirement distribution nonsense is finally over. I will start using TurboTax online TY 2023.

heidi75

Level 2

My issue with this is, I've never taken a Disaster Relief Distribution, so I can't figure out why I would even need this form. I answered NO to that question, that I have never taken one yet still I cannot e-file because this form is not finalized. Why would I need to file this form? Does anyone know if this is a glitch or if this form is required for all e-filed returns?

Kat512

Level 2

I do not understand why the delay on turbo tax with this form...the irs has the form available. The only delay is on Turbo Tax 😞 Now is says available March 3rd.

msromikeAuthor

Level 4

I explained that a few posts up.

PBdad

Level 2

Yeah, this makes me mad. I’m using the version on my phone to get a discount thru Lyft since I’m a Lyft driver. I paid when I was finished filling everything out ….then they tell me I can’t even file until March 2 and from y’all have been saying, that date may not really be very accurate. If I had known that, I would not have paid yet. I would have looked at other companies. Sounds like this issue is with desktop version and mobil app - well at least that part makes sense. Dang it.
I used TaxAct for several years then switched to TurboTax last year. I wonder if TaxAct is having this same issue. Last year I filed my taxes late so I did not run into this issue. This year I got my taxes ready to submit early. I will be doing more research next year before choosing TurboTax. Pretty disappointing.

Critter-3

Level 15

Every year there is an issue or 2 that delay things for some folks and all you can do is be patient while the wrinkles are worked out.

chloeprince

Level 2

I have the same ISSUE for 2023:

Davewil3

Level 2

Well 2023 taxes are not done until 2024. So if you are doing taxes now, you are doing your 2022 tax return.

chloeprince

Level 2

yes - I meant to say that I am doing my 2022 Taxes now, in the year of 2023.

darrylbaird

Level 2

As of today -- 03/02/2023

vbank74

Level 2

Does anyone know if any other online services are ready to file. This is ridiculous. I am done with Turbotax

2372

Level 2

Yes FREETAXUSA is ready. I jumped ship this morning and went there. My federal and state have already been accepted. It only cost me $14.99 for both. I should not have waited this long with TT. They will not refund my money.

Dee4817

Level 4

There was an update today but it was not for Form 8915F. Now my turbotax says it will be available 3/02/23! They keep pushing it back a week.

dpetrill

Level 2

Good Evening All, I too am seeing the same message.

This date has shifted twice for me, and I'm anticipating the shift again closer to 3/2. Please advise - the purpose to file early was to ensure I was able to e-file. But I am unable to due to this below. Anyone have luck speaking with a representative on your specific user case?

2372

Level 2

You won't have any luck speaking to a representative. You have two options: Either wait it out with TurboTax or e-file your taxes elsewhere. I filed with FreeTaxUSA. It took me twenty minutes, and within a half hour my state and federal were accepted. Please note that if you paid TurboTax already, you will not get a refund if you decide to file elsewhere. I explain this in another post.