Tax Prep on-line software and Form 8938
 

I have been waiting for 3 weeks for Turbotax to make IRS Form 8938 available. They keep moving the availability date right. So today I tried H&R Block, because they said that it was up and running. When I got to the part in my 1040 where I basically needed 8938 they said that they couldn't actually file it on line with my 1040.

Has anyone actually managed to file on-line that had to submit an 8938, and if so, what software did you use?

Cheers,

Andrew

Re: Tax Prep on-line software and Form 8938
 

I have e-filed using H&R Block DeLuxe software, which includes Form 8938, for several years, with no problems. I have completed my 2020 return and 8938 is up and running.

Re: Tax Prep on-line software and Form 8938
 

And you were actually able to enter all the 8938 days into their form on line? I’m pretty sure i was using the deluxe software and it told me 8938 had to be filled in separately and my 1040 and 8939 physically sent to the irs.

Re: Tax Prep on-line software and Form 8938
 

TurboTax is aiming to have Form 8938 available by Feb 18th so about a week to wait. See here - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/fo...ducts/00/26224

Incidentally the IRS isn't open for filing until the 12th so there's no rush anyway!

Re: Tax Prep on-line software and Form 8938
 

I read that thread on the website. That’s the problem. They were aiming on having it available on Jan 27th, then the 31st, then Feb 2, 4, 11, and now the 18th. I suspect they may never have it available.

Re: Tax Prep on-line software and Form 8938
 

Yes, all entered online and e-filed.

Re: Tax Prep on-line software and Form 8938
 

I've always used TurboTax and it's become available way before the deadline every year so I would stop worrying too much. I just looked, I e-filed my 2019 return in late February and Form 8938 was available at that time.

Re: Tax Prep on-line software and Form 8938
 

Thank you.

Re: Tax Prep on-line software and Form 8938
 

Thanks for the reply.

Re: Tax Prep on-line software and Form 8938
 

I use Turbo Tax and always file Form 8938 online with them. It is normal for them to keep moving the availability date of this form. I think they are waiting for the IRS to declare that the they have the final form and instructions, so it is not their fault, they go with the best information available. Anyway, as I recall it is always available long before Tax Day, and if I recall correctly before the end of Feburauary.

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Thanks GG!

Re: Tax Prep on-line software and Form 8938
 

Phew - glad someone else has this issue. I usually sort out my returns ia TurboTax and get it in my mid-Feb. Bit surprised this year to have this 'form not ready' message, with a ready date of 25 February... . Okay, I'll give the IRS the benefit of the doubt with Covid, but really... (as you all probably know, why have such a stupidly complex tax system...!)

Re: Tax Prep on-line software and Form 8938
 

I decided to try out H&R Block. Filled everything out and because I need Form 8938 it is all being reviewed by a tax expert. Who should then finish the return and send it back to me for approval. Theoretically.

Re: Tax Prep on-line software and Form 8938
 

Form 8938 is now available on TurboTax, just in case anybody was waiting.

Re: Tax Prep on-line software and Form 8938
 

Thanks Olly. I got that email from TurboTax too, but I already filed through H & R Block.

Andrew