why does turbotax refuse to import 1099 from Schwab even though it is available to import?

[whodiini]

Schwab has posted the 1099s (DIV,INT) today Feb 14.  I downloaded mine.  When I try to import it into turbotax, it comes up with an error stating that the forms are not yet ready to download until Feb 16th.  While I understand that I could wait 2 days, why cant turbotax simply allow me to override their restriction and check instead of forcing me to wait?

[MarilynG1]

Yes, I get the same message trying to import from Schwab, although I was able to import from Fidelity with no issue.  TurboTax can't simply 'override' Schwab's restriction, unfortunately.

Since you have downloaded copies of your 1099-INT and 1099-DIV, you could enter them manually if you wished.

[whodiini]

Yes, of course I can enter manually.   But it defeats the supposed ease of using Turbotax.  Why do they provide a capability and then prevent/make it difficult to use?  Why does Turbotax not allow override of the unneccesary restriction?  They can also make it difficult to efile and force you to file a paper copy!  Its silly and irritating to pay for a capability that Turbotax doesnt allow you to use. Thanks for your comment.