Form 1040: Individual Schedule EIC and Form 1040: Individual Schedule 8812 Child Tax Credit. It says they are ready soon according to the software. I clicked on the link where it says e-mail me when the forms are ready. I received the email today that they were ready. So, I checked for updates and it gives me a green check mark that says my software is up-to-date; but it still shows the same message when I try to file: forms will be ready soon. Are they really not ready yet? Or, is there something wrong with my software? Has anyone else been experiencing this?
During the analysis stage, it gives me two errors (which both are related to the forms that are supposed to be ready). Schedule 8812 and Schedule EIC-- that both state the following "the form has not been approved for use at this time. You must obtain and update before you file your return."
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TurboTax CD/Download. I update it but it keeps displaying the same message. I'll try again tonight.
@ilovemarinor wrote:
TurboTax CD/Download. I update it but it keeps displaying the same message. I'll try again tonight.
You can also try a manual update if using a Windows based PC - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/updating/help/manually-update-turbotax-for-windows-software-basic-deluxe-premier-home-business/01/26041
i have tried to update for sch 8812 it always says my software is up to date. also have tried to update manually it will not update either.
Any suggestions??
Same issue with a State of Virginia Return. Waiting for forms to be available.
Same issue with several forms. Can't update the program
Form 8812 is available. To see forms' availability, click here: Availability
To update the program, let's double-check:
For the desktop, make sure to exit the program after the update, then return to open up the program.
I have tried everything it always says software up to date. So when I try to continue it says I need sch 8812.
If you have dependents and are eligible to claim the additional child tax credit you will need to fill out Schedule 8812 so the calculation can be taken on your 1040. To get the Schedule, you can:
1. Make sure you are logged into your return
2. On the left side of the screen click Tax Tools
3. Click Tools
4. Click Search
5. Type in Schedule 8812, click go
6. Select the best choice that fits what you need
7. Follow the prompts and answer the questions
upper left has tools but there is no search and no tax tools. I have home and business software if that makes a difference.
@amos12 wrote:
upper left has tools but there is no search and no tax tools. I have home and business software if that makes a difference.
Using the TurboTax desktop software installed on a personal computer, click on Search in the upper right of the desktop program screen.
Enter additional child tax credit.
Click on Jump to additional child tax credit
ok i have finished all of that but the problem is i cannot finish because it keeps telling me it needs to download the sch8812.
@amos12 wrote:
ok i have finished all of that but the problem is i cannot finish because it keeps telling me it needs to download the sch8812.
Schedule 8812 is available in the TurboTax software. I just checked my Premier desktop edition and it is there in Forms mode.
Make sure that your software is at the latest release, see this TurboTax support FAQ for verifying the release for your software - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/updating/help/verify-turbotax-for-windows-basic-deluxe-premier-or-home-business-is-on-the-latest-release/01/25638
If your release is not the same then update your software. Click on Online at the top of the desktop program screen. Click on Check for Updates.
i have done this several times it always says my software is up to date
@amos12 wrote:
i have done this several times it always says my software is up to date
Is your release information the same as what is shown in the TurboTax support FAQ?
Is there a fix for this yet? I am getting the same message. When I try and update it says that my file is up to date. I'm getting a "ready soon" for "Schedule EIC" and "Schedule 8812" and "Form 540 California Resident Income Tax Return". Pretty ridiculous that forms aren't ready when typically the deadline is 4/15 and today is 4/14.
It’s 5/22 and still getting this annoying error even after updating.
It's now 07/09/2020 and the problem still exists!
No help at all from Intuit!
WTF
All forms are available and ready for filing. Be sure to run all updates. Try the following fixes that have worked for other taxpayers.
For 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". Once it updates the software you should be able to e-file. Hope that helps as it worked for me.
Try this for Windows. It has worked for some people with similar problems.
Still not working on Windows 10.
Completed troubleshoot: device reboot, software update on the Turbotax app, checking box for "run as admin" and check box "run in compatibility mode" (strangely in drop down menu the highest Window OS option is Windows 8).
Wonder if that is the issue.
Would be nice to have that issue fixed and explained to users.
Same problem here, and for days I tried everything. Seems like a common problem but no clear solution for everyone. It is frustrating.
Ended up getting the TTAX Deluxe, and side-stepped Home&Biz. This is really bad the TTAX failed to provide complete resolution to people on this update bug. I will switch to another program next year.
I am using the CD version for 2020 Tax year.
I Can't file. The program says Form 4582 is not ready yet, but I get an email notification that it is ready:
"The wait is over! The tax forms we needed to finish up your taxes are ready.
Form 4852, Substitute Form W-2 or 1099R
Open TurboTax on your computer, install the updates when prompted, and your forms will be automatically included.
Having trouble? Make sure you're connected to the internet, then select
Check for updates from the TurboTax menu."
I tried updating couple of times in last 2 days, but I keep on getting the same message that form is not ready.
The Form 4852 will be available to file on February 18th, which is a normal timeframe. Currently, it will be available for filing by mail only.
The IRS does not want this form used until the employer has had sufficient time to provide the W-2s and you have exhausted all avenues to obtain it.
Continue to check this link for availability date: When will federal forms be available?