When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
TaxACT says I cannot E-file because the IRS has not released some forms.
"The following forms associated with your return are not yet released.
Form 8949 - Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets
Schedule D - Capital Gains and Losses"
See http://www.taxact.com/forms/
Is this a problem with TaxACT or the IRS or both?
"The following forms associated with your return are not yet released.
Form 8949 - Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets
Schedule D - Capital Gains and Losses"
See http://www.taxact.com/forms/
Is this a problem with TaxACT or the IRS or both?
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
I'd say TaxAct. My Taxwise software has 8949.555 wrote:TaxACT says I cannot E-file because the IRS has not released some forms.
"The following forms associated with your return are not yet released.
Form 8949 - Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets
Schedule D - Capital Gains and Losses"
See http://www.taxact.com/forms/
Is this a problem with TaxACT or the IRS or both?
Don't trust me, look it up. https://www.irs.gov/forms-instructions-and-publications
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
Same here,be patient ,you can always call or email Taxact with your question see what they say555 wrote:TaxACT says I cannot E-file because the IRS has not released some forms.
"The following forms associated with your return are not yet released.
Form 8949 - Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets
Schedule D - Capital Gains and Losses"
See http://www.taxact.com/forms/
Is this a problem with TaxACT or the IRS or both?
"One does not accumulate but eliminate. It is not daily increase but daily decrease. The height of cultivation always runs to simplicity" –Bruce Lee
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
To be more specific, all the forms are in the tax software, and I have filled them. I can see all the numbers in these forms. But if you print out a copy (or make a PDF file) it does not include these two forms, and warns you accordingly. And it says you cannot E-file because the IRS has not released those forms.jebmke wrote:"I'd say TaxAct. My Taxwise software has 8949."555 wrote:TaxACT says I cannot E-file because the IRS has not released some forms.
"The following forms associated with your return are not yet released.
Form 8949 - Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets
Schedule D - Capital Gains and Losses"
See http://www.taxact.com/forms/
Is this a problem with TaxACT or the IRS or both?
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
But are they up to date?pjstack wrote:"The IRS website has both forms."
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
Sounds like you might have an update issue. Has TaxAct issued any updates that you have not taken in?
Tom D.
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
555 wrote:To be more specific, all the forms are in the tax software, and I have filled them. I can see all the numbers in these forms. But if you print out a copy (or make a PDF file) it does not include these two forms, and warns you accordingly. And it says you cannot E-file because the IRS has not released those forms.jebmke wrote:"I'd say TaxAct. My Taxwise software has 8949."555 wrote:TaxACT says I cannot E-file because the IRS has not released some forms.
"The following forms associated with your return are not yet released.
Form 8949 - Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets
Schedule D - Capital Gains and Losses"
See http://www.taxact.com/forms/
Is this a problem with TaxACT or the IRS or both?
FYI
Just got off phone with TaxAct,tentative release date for forms(Schedule D,8949) for TaxAct is mid-Feb.maybe a little sooner
"One does not accumulate but eliminate. It is not daily increase but daily decrease. The height of cultivation always runs to simplicity" –Bruce Lee
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
Sounds like a TaxAct issue. I believe 8949 and Schedule D are ready to go in TaxWise.
Tom D.
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
H&R Block won't give me my state program yet, so I have no idea. However, there are lots of pages that say
I found a list of forms available vs to be updated:
http://www.hrblock.com/tax-software/cur ... forms.html
My guess is that they wouldn't let me file even if I were finished.This interview isn't final. Visit the Update Center for release dates.
I found a list of forms available vs to be updated:
http://www.hrblock.com/tax-software/cur ... forms.html
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01/30/2013 01/31/2013 Schedule D: Capital Gains and Losses
01/30/2013 01/31/2013 - Capital Gains and Losses Worksheet: Capital Gains and Losses
YES 01/31/2013 - Sale of Home Worksheet: Sale of Home Worksheet
01/30/2013 01/31/2013 - Form 8949: Dispositions of Capital Assets
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
The IRS still hasn't revised Publication 17. It's website still shows the 2011 revision.
Gordon
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
Yes, but the 1040 Instructions are out there.gkaplan wrote:The IRS still hasn't revised Publication 17. It's website still shows the 2011 revision.
Don't trust me, look it up. https://www.irs.gov/forms-instructions-and-publications
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Yikes. That's pretty slow if the form is available from IRS and TaxACT just has to code it. And they are are not obscure forms.Toons wrote:"FYI
Just got off phone with TaxAct,tentative release date for forms(Schedule D,8949) for TaxAct is mid-Feb.maybe a little sooner "
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
Camparing the IRS form directory (with date last modified)
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/
With a couple of tax software lists
http://www.taxact.com/forms/
http://www.hrblock.com/tax-software/cur ... forms.html
it's clear the software companies aren't that fast at making updates.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/
With a couple of tax software lists
http://www.taxact.com/forms/
http://www.hrblock.com/tax-software/cur ... forms.html
it's clear the software companies aren't that fast at making updates.
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
Maybe the IRS isn't taking e-filed returns yet. See this thread
http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtop ... 2&t=108560
Or become a friend of the IRS on Facebook.
http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtop ... 2&t=108560
Or become a friend of the IRS on Facebook.
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
I'm well aware of the Jan 30 date. But that is not the reason that for not being able to file that was given by TaxACT.sscritic wrote:"Maybe the IRS isn't taking e-filed returns yet. See this thread
http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtop ... 2&t=108560 "
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
I just opened TaxACT and there was an update. It looks like they got these forms ready in time. So it's odd that when I tried to E-file (which I knew I couldn't because of the Jan 30th date) they gave the lack of forms as the reason instead of simply referring to the Jan 30th earliest filing date.
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Are you able to file now? I'm using the same software as you but there is still no update.555 wrote:I just opened TaxACT and there was an update. It looks like they got these forms ready in time. So it's odd that when I tried to E-file (which I knew I couldn't because of the Jan 30th date) they gave the lack of forms as the reason instead of simply referring to the Jan 30th earliest filing date.
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
I just signed into TaxAct ,checked on schedule d,not available for printing,will be555 wrote:I just opened TaxACT and there was an update. It looks like they got these forms ready in time. So it's odd that when I tried to E-file (which I knew I couldn't because of the Jan 30th date) they gave the lack of forms as the reason instead of simply referring to the Jan 30th earliest filing date.
released in future update.
"One does not accumulate but eliminate. It is not daily increase but daily decrease. The height of cultivation always runs to simplicity" –Bruce Lee
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
My "printout" (PDF file) has Form 8949 and Schedule D on it. Also when I started doing the actual E-file (as a test run, to check) it said nothing about the forms, and it looks like I can E-file any time. I might do it soon.Toons wrote:"I just signed into TaxAct ,checked on schedule d,not available for printing,will be555 wrote:I just opened TaxACT and there was an update. It looks like they got these forms ready in time. So it's odd that when I tried to E-file (which I knew I couldn't because of the Jan 30th date) they gave the lack of forms as the reason instead of simply referring to the Jan 30th earliest filing date.
released in future update."
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Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
This is the message I get when I try to file:
The IRS hadn't yet finalized at least 1 of your tax forms when you purchased this program or last updated. To be sure you're up-to-date, we'll update your forms before you file. Our next update should be available by February 7, 2013.
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
I've E-filed Fed and State with TaxACT.
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Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
Maybe it's because I'm using the Mac version.
Anyone else having this problem?
Anyone else having this problem?
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
Why? Did you lend a lot of money to the feds and your state this year? If not, are you just eager to pay off your debt to the government? (your version of payoff your mortgage) Are you subject to a penalty for underpayment of estimated tax so the sooner you pay, the sooner the penalties stop piling up?555 wrote:I've E-filed Fed and State with TaxACT.
Enquiring minds and all that.
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
Keep guessing.sscritic wrote:"Why? Did you lend a lot of money to the feds and your state this year? If not, are you just eager to pay off your debt to the government? (your version of payoff your mortgage) Are you subject to a penalty for underpayment of estimated tax so the sooner you pay, the sooner the penalties stop piling up?555 wrote:I've E-filed Fed and State with TaxACT.
Enquiring minds and all that."
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
All I know is that I try and keep myself out of situations where I have to act in desperation or in a rush. I like to take my time and be sure I have not made any mistakes* or that I am not going to get a corrected something in March. I am not filing this week or next. To each his own.555 wrote:Keep guessing.sscritic wrote: "Why? Did you lend a lot of money to the feds and your state this year? If not, are you just eager to pay off your debt to the government? (your version of payoff your mortgage) Are you subject to a penalty for underpayment of estimated tax so the sooner you pay, the sooner the penalties stop piling up?
Enquiring minds and all that."
* It doesn't always work. There is actually a slight thrill when I get that letter from the IRS with CP2000 written on it.
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
This
http://www.taxact.com/forms/
says they now have all forms for individual taxpayers. In other words they got it ready in time for the Jan 30 date for IRS to start taking returns, though some of the forms appeared at the last minute.
http://www.taxact.com/forms/
says they now have all forms for individual taxpayers. In other words they got it ready in time for the Jan 30 date for IRS to start taking returns, though some of the forms appeared at the last minute.
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Okay, finally got the update (Federal only, Massachusetts isn't available yet).555 wrote:This
http://www.taxact.com/forms/
says they now have all forms for individual taxpayers. In other words they got it ready in time for the Jan 30 date for IRS to start taking returns, though some of the forms appeared at the last minute.
I've E-filed my Federal return.
A few reasons why it might be a good idea to file as soon as possible:sscritic wrote: All I know is that I try and keep myself out of situations where I have to act in desperation or in a rush. I like to take my time and be sure I have not made any mistakes* or that I am not going to get a corrected something in March. I am not filing this week or next. To each his own.
* It doesn't always work. There is actually a slight thrill when I get that letter from the IRS with CP2000 written on it.
Decreases the chances of identity theft.
Paper Savings Bonds will be issued in the month of February.
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
I don't do this, so that reason slipped my mind. It certainly is a reason not to delay.Silence Dogood wrote: A few reasons why it might be a good idea to file as soon as possible:
...
Paper Savings Bonds will be issued in the month of February.
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
I seem to be on some hit list to send corrected something. It started in earnest when I was an expat and my employer kept sending me corrected W2 to adjust for various items they had overlooked. I was getting corrected somethings as late as August one year.sscritic wrote: corrected something in March.
Fortunately, I was in extend+file in October most of those years so I would usually wait until a couple months of no corrections accumulated -- then I'd start. One year I couldn't file until January of the next year (I actually got an extension of the extension).
Don't trust me, look it up. https://www.irs.gov/forms-instructions-and-publications
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
I'm having issues with FreeFile Fillable Forms: I haven't a clue what this error means. Best i can see the field it refers to is completed.
Field/Xpath: /efile:Return[1]/efile:ReturnData[1]/efile:IRSW2[1]/efile:WagesAmt[1]
Issue : The XML data has failed schema validation.
Field/Xpath: /efile:Return[1]/efile:ReturnData[1]/efile:IRSW2[1]/efile:WagesAmt[1]
Issue : The XML data has failed schema validation.
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Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
For me, I want to finish my taxes as soon as possible so I know how much I owe the government. Until I do that I can't know how much I have extra to invest. Of course I still won't actually pay them the money till the deadline .sscritic wrote:Why? Did you lend a lot of money to the feds and your state this year? If not, are you just eager to pay off your debt to the government? (your version of payoff your mortgage) Are you subject to a penalty for underpayment of estimated tax so the sooner you pay, the sooner the penalties stop piling up?555 wrote:I've E-filed Fed and State with TaxACT.
Enquiring minds and all that.
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
See if your question is answered about two-thirds of the way down in the "Field/Xpath Errors" section of the following document:tj wrote:I'm having issues with FreeFile Fillable Forms: I haven't a clue what this error means. Best i can see the field it refers to is completed.
Field/Xpath: /efile:Return[1]/efile:ReturnData[1]/efile:IRSW2[1]/efile:WagesAmt[1]
Issue : The XML data has failed schema validation.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-utl/2012_4f_faqs.pdf
Gordon
Re: When can we file tax returns? (Form availability.)
And now I've got my refund (Fed).555 wrote:I've E-filed Fed and State with TaxACT.