Unfortunately, I’m not able to provide a specific date for final approval.

Final approval does not mean you cannot go online to find the forms- it means that we cannot file them because the state has not approved these forms for filing yet with a specific software.

Each year we recreate each and every form, even though they look just like the forms the states/IRS releases. We then have to get these forms approved by the state/federal agencies. If there are any discrepancies we have to make corrections and re-submit for approval by the state/IRS. This back and forth can create delays. It is also why certain forms get delayed but not all forms for a specific state.

Again, we don’t blame the states or IRS, but this back and forth creates delays. These delays exist with ALL tax software providers [but where we have the LA forms delayed another provider may have GA, NY, AZ, etc. form(s) delayed]. This can also make some forms available with TurboTax or ProSeries but not Lacerte (and vice-versa) as the software is different and the approvals are unique to the software.

Updates occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and typical we work especially quick to add these “missing” forms once approval is confirmed by the state or IRS to have it ready for the next update.

We feel it is worse to guess a date that something may be available. We prefer to have a more definitive date when it is announced.

We are in communication with the states each day, requesting updates, but until we have approval we cannot proceed with releasing the forms (doing so would risk our ability to eFile or paper file any form with them in the future). And for good reason- we do want the states’ approval to ensure that what we are transmitting and recreating conforms to their laws.

The bottom line is that the established process leaves everyone guessing and for that I do, sincerely, apologize.