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Level 4

Question

Why has Form 8915B-T Been Delayed yet again??????

Forum|Forum|6 years ago
February 28, 2020
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Can someone from TurboTax please tell me why this form, form 8915B-T been delayed yet again? Yesterday it was supposed to be released on 3/4, now when I log into my account today it states it won't be ready until 3/26, what is going on here?

Would like to file my taxes in a timely manner here TurboTax!

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ghalibabbasi

Level 2

The 2019 form is now available on the IRS web site. Would be great if TurboTax can incorporate ASAP so we all can file.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8915b.pdf

mtreiber

Level 2

If not, you can manually copy the draft to it and send it in. Yay!

mesapsaAuthor

Level 4

Anyone know when Turbotax will finally have this form available to file? Absolutely ridiculous to make people keep waiting for these forms that should have been completed MONTHS AGO! I don't even know whats going to happen now to my $1,200 stimulus refund now since the IRS does not have my current address on file nor a proper bank account on file! Thanks Turbotax!

I have sent a change of address to the IRS via mail however says takes up to 6 weeks to process, good luck calling them! This form was delayed last year and has been delayed worse this year! GET IT TOGETHER IRS AND TURBOTAX!

chezavila

Level 2

Now the form to mail my return is 5/20/2020.

For tax year 2019 I have both a federal and state refund coming. Do I have to file an extension on April 15?

macuser_22

Alumni - Champ

The filing date is now July 15, 2020. If filed by then, no extension is necessary. If you need an extension to Oct. 15, 2020 then file for an extension before the July 15 date.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

bjt121

Level 2

The IRS website had the form updated 2 weeks ago (the instructions page says it was updated in December of 2019, but the form didn't post until two weeks ago). Why is turbotax taking so long to get the form into the system and updated? Why do we have to wait for a form until 5/14? When looking at the new form vs last year's form, I'm not seeing a lot changed about it. So what is the hold-up turbo tax? This is the kind of thing that makes users like me switch after using you for over 10 years.

macuser_22

Alumni - Champ

For one thing because software companies cannot program using the paper form, they must use IRS file specifications (schemas) that the IRS issues about 3-2 weeks after the paper form is published.

For another thing, TurboTax has about 15 different versions that must be updated and Mac and Windows updates require that each user must download and install the update which takes time and effort for each user so TurboTax schedules update about 2 weeks apart to prevent too many updates. 5/14 is a scheduled update. I suspect that the 8915A should be ready by then also so they probably want both forms updated at the same time.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

bjt121

Level 2

Thank you for giving me the perfect reason to leave TurboTax.

JiminFL

Level 2

This is killing me too...now it says that the form won't be ready until 5/14. It's not just affecting my return, but also my stimulus check. My 2019 income qualifies for the full stimulus check, but my 2018 does not, so since I can't file my 2019 taxes without this form the feds will use my 2018 income and I won't receive a check. This is really frustrating!

Chied31

Level 2

I am unable to file my taxes by mail or e-file because IRS form 8915T is not available...tax deadline has passed although it has been extended due to COVID-19. My stimulus check has been delayed because I have not filed yet. Yes, I filed last year but still no stimulus AND, I can't get my tax refund for 2019 until I file. What's up with IRS not having this form available. Thanks

TerryA

Level 8

Both the 8915-A & 8915-B will be final in the 1040 update release on Wed Apr 22 (or Thur morning).

The Forms Availability site should show that by tomorrow morning.

TerryA

Level 8

Tax software companies do not program from paper forms, they must use schemas that are issued by the IRS that the IRS uses the paper form to develop and distribute to the software companies. That usually takes 2-3 week after the paper form has been finalized, but with the IRS operating short staffed with the Coronavirus shutdown, it might take longer.

#1) Currently scheduled for May 14, but might be sooner.

#2) PDF's are what was in the tax return at the time the PDF was created - not after.

see my post from last friday

Cheyanneshelby

Level 2

Has anyone received their tax refund since sending in this new form. I printed and mailed my tax return on April 27th 2020 and have yet to see a return. I have tried to search the "where is my return" but I keep getting a message stating "We cannot provide any information about your refund..." Which either means they don't have my return, have not processed it yet (this is week 6) or ..? I am in dire need of this return this week. I was ready to file back in February but this 8915B-T form delayed me drastically.

DoninGA

Level 15

@Cheyanneshelby wrote:

Has anyone received their tax refund since sending in this new form. I printed and mailed my tax return on April 27th 2020 and have yet to see a return. I have tried to search the "where is my return" but I keep getting a message stating "We cannot provide any information about your refund..." Which either means they don't have my return, have not processed it yet (this is week 6) or ..? I am in dire need of this return this week. I was ready to file back in February but this 8915B-T form delayed me drastically.

The IRS has not processed any type of paper tax return for several months due to the pandemic.

Go to this IRS website for information - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue

The IRS is not currently able to process individual paper tax returns. If you already have filed via paper but it has not yet been processed, do not file a second tax return or write to the IRS to inquire about the status of your return or your Economic Impact Payment. Paper returns will be processed once processing centers are able to reopen.

Laurisec

Level 2

Why am I still having a problem with this Form. Last year was the last year I was suppose to support this form, why is it continuing.

DoninGA

Level 15

@Laurisec wrote:

Why am I still having a problem with this Form. Last year was the last year I was suppose to support this form, why is it continuing.

Form 8915-B, Qualified 2017 Disaster Retirement Plan Distribution & Repayments is scheduled to be available on 04/08/2021

Go to this website for IRS forms availability in TurboTax - https://care-cdn.prodsupportsite.a.intuit.com/forms-availability/turbotax_fed_online_individual.html