TurboTax is delaying my filing because they say the form is not ready. The IRS is ready, https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f6251.pdf. What's the problem, Intuit?
This delay starts to erode the Turbo Tax value proposition. I am looking to see if alternative solutions have the form ready so I can file now. I have the annual renewal directly and expect Intuit to be ready. Seriously...
@hellercane70 wrote:
This delay starts to erode the Turbo Tax value proposition. I am looking to see if alternative solutions have the form ready so I can file now. I have the annual renewal directly and expect Intuit to be ready. Seriously...
The Form 6251 is scheduled to be available on 02/18/2021. The IRS will not start accepting or rejecting any 2020 tax returns until on and after 02/12/2021.
Thanks for posting a date (2/18/2021) - I'm waiting on Form 6251 as well. I hope this fixes the issue (Form not available) - so that I can complete my 2020 taxes.
The IRS must approve TT's versions (programming) of all the tax forms before TT can release them. That is why you sometimes see them available on the IRS website before they are available on TT.
They how say it will be available on February 18, 2021, but they keep pushing that date back. Last week is was to be ready on February 11th, the week before it was supposed to be ready February 4th. Will the government pay me interest on my money they are holding? This is ridiculous.
Not sure about this particular form. However, if IRS happens to postpone the tax season to a later date like last year, they likely will pay you the interest. To check forms availability, click here: Forms availability
Form 6251 is used by taxpayers to calculate their AMT or to determine if they are subject to it. The IRS imposes the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) on certain taxpayers who earn a significant amount of income, but are able to eliminate most, if not all, income from taxation using deductions and credits. To learn more, click here: AMT
Thanks for the history info.
Depending on the income criteria for the anticipated $1400 stimulus, I may need to file quickly.
In other words, if Intuit keeps delaying the release of 6251, I may need to jump to alternative software, to avoid losing part or all of that money.
Does anyone know if HR Block Premium (or TaxAct) has their 6251 forms yet?
Forms availability shows the different TurboTax platforms. See this TurboTax Help.
The IRS imposes the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) on certain taxpayers who earn a significant amount of income, but are able to eliminate most, if not all, income from taxation using deductions and credits. Many taxpayers must use Form 6251 to calculate their AMT or to determine if they are subject to it.
I too find this to be unacceptable by this company. I have quit using their banking program because of their new changes that require me to pay for the program each year and no longer can I purchase the disk to use for a year or more. also had multiple problems with the audio removing program sounds with online updates.
I did my taxes on TurboTax three weeks ago and it said that I didn't owe any AMT but I still can't file because the form hasn't been approved. That's ridiculous! Is this an Intuit/TurboTax problem? That is, is the problem that Intuit's version of the form has not been approved?
Is this a TurboTax issue or has the 6251 form not been approved by the IRS for any tax preparation service? Did you find any alternatives to TurboTax that enabled you to file?
The forms availability page is showing that the form is scheduled to be available tomorrow, February 18, 2021.
Any updates on when form 6251 will available for the tax year 2021 for filings in 2022?
@waikiulee wrote:
Any updates on when form 6251 will available for the tax year 2021 for filings in 2022?
Form 6251, Alternative Minimum Tax for tax year 2021 is estimated to be finalized and available in TurboTax on 02/24/2022
As DoninGa stated, Form 6251, Alternative Minimum Tax is currently scheduled to be released on February 24. You can check the status of the form's availability in the below link.
IRS forms availability table for TurboTax individual (personal) tax products
Why is this form holding up returns? The form is available on the IRS website.
It may take longer for one form or another to show up in TurboTax for multiple reasons. Our goal is to provide you with the most accurate information possible. As part of this process, we communicate often with the taxing agencies. You can monitor the status of the forms needed for your returns in the below TurboTax help articles. If forms become available sooner than the currently published date, the article will be updated to reflect the new availability date.
I'm in the same predicament. What's odd is that I have never had to include form 6251 in my federal income taxes, but for some reason, TurboTax seems to think that I need to include it this year. And the fact that it's not available, makes this even more confusing. Ugh!!!
Thank you for providing that link! It's good to know that the form is now available, but I never received the email from TurboTax they promised to send upon its availability. Maybe a glitch in their software?
The promised dates for forms are not achieved (eg foreign tax credit form promised 2/18 is still not available on TurboTax but is available on HR Block). This conveys that a). TurboTax lie b). HR Block is better. Is that a fair interpretation?
Do you buy a car and find it won't go because a part is missing and think that's acceptable?
I still get the error from my desktop that from 6251 is not ready, is this accurate?
@wendyt54 wrote:
I still get the error from my desktop that from 6251 is not ready, is this accurate?
Form 6251, Alternative Minimum Tax is available.
You need to update your software.
Click on Online at the top of the desktop program screen. Click on Check for Updates.
I think they made it available a couple weeks ago. Your desktop software should automatically update when it launches, so it's odd that you're still getting that error. Sounds like an Intuit bug that should be easily resolved after you spend two hours with their support staff.