LET'S ALL PLEDGE TO MIGRATE TO NEW SOFTWARE NEXT YEAR

I didnt realize that some states not being final until the first week of Feb was unusual ...isn't  that how it works every year?  EFile season usually doesnt open in the very end of January though, so maybe this earlier opening makes it feel like a longer wait for states.

I agree completely.  Twenty-five years with Intuit.  Color me gone.

@Just-Lisa-Now-  "I didnt realize that some states not being final until the first week of Feb was unusual ...isn't that how it works every year"

It isn't unusual for Intuit, but that is kinda their point --------- it ain't quite that unusual for other softwares.  I don't have that issue for MN, but I'm not really cranking out returns yet.  But I would be just as pissed as these folks are after having their practices thrown up in the air because of Intuit delays. 

I agree that even though the state e file is not available for filing there should be a way to print the state return. I have tried go through form option and still no printing allowed The only thing it does allow is the e file signature to be printed at least

It is so nice of Intuit to help us celebrate Festivus together as we go through that time honored tradition of airing our grievances. 😁

You do the research on what other software companies have available at the moment. 

I'll consider if they are significantly faster, although my clients are still waiting for 1099's and W-2's so I'm not ready to complete any returns yet anyway. 

The estimated-tax penalty forms are delayed because the payment due dates were adjusted in many cases.  The EIC refunds can't be paid until February 15 anyway -- Pennsylvania may not be as concerned about identity theft, although they seem extra conscious about identifying people when they vote.

Very few things in life are worth getting upset about, and this is not one of them if it is a problem shared by other software vendors and other practitioners.  

Very true.  Beyond unacceptable.  I understand that MA has to ok all the forms, but there's no reason at all why we should be prevented from printing the tax return, which would only be used as a copy for the client.  I don't care if it has "draft copy" all over it, I just need to print it.  One day there will be more competition out there to choose from.

Intuit is working quickly with the updates and approvals we receive on a daily basis. 
Some states request that only final approved versions of their forms to be printed from professional tax software.

I understand your frustrations and we're aware of this gap between being able to e-file and unable to print. 

Once the forms from the IRS and State Agency form are published, our developers work to make sure the forms in the program are accurately updated for printing. This includes all related detail input, barcodes (when applicable), and form calculations that require adjustment. The forms are then tested for accuracy and sent to the IRS/State Agency where they undergo an approval process.  Once a form is approved, the program is updated, the watermark is removed, Forms Availability is updated, and the forms are then ready for print. 

Thank you for your patience as we get approval for the forms to be finalized. Continue to review the dates on LFS and Forms Availability for Final and EF Ready dates. Dates are subject to change. 

I can print Arkansas but not E-file.   I've never had this problem before with Proseries and I've been using it for years.  I'm getting an error message that says my software isn't current but when I try to download updates, Proseries tells me that it is current.

I'm all about changing software but if my file doesn't transfer correctly, I'm afraid that would be more of a hassle than this!   I hope they fix it sooner rather than later.