Form 8990 - Forced to file by Mail? i.e. No e-file for me?

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March 12, 2025
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So, I have $4 show up in box 13 on a K-1, which forces me to leave TurboTax, fill out an IRS Form 8990, then print 95 page return, insert my 8990 and then file by mail, since TurboTax can't figure out how to incorporate Form 8990 into the program? Just wanting to make sure I am not missing something.

TurboTax Home & Biz Windows

DavidD66

You are not missing anything. TurboTax is not the only tax preparation software that doesn't support e-filing when the return includes Form 8990, so I'm guessing it's an IRS issue and not a TurboTax issue. If it were me, I would consider omitting the $4 entry and e-file the return. If the IRS sends a letter (they won't) the missing information can be added and Form 8990 mailed to them. I realize it is not the correct way to handle it, and I'm not recommending it. I'm just saying I would consider it.

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RMJ772hcl

I am having the same issue since TT does not provide form 8990.

Mike9241

First I would manually prepare the 8990 to see if you get any additional deduction. If not, e-file without it and then file an amended return with it by mail. If yes, you have to decide among the following - all require filing an amended return by mail:

1) take the deduction and include the manual 8990

2) don't take the deduction and e-file without the 8990, then amend including the 8990.

3) take the deduction and e-file without the 8990. then amend to include the 8990. This could delay any refund you are due

maybe Turbotax will do something for 2025.

jjmwam

Truly stupid. For years TT has been getting feedback to include 8990. Despite having a Premier version, they still don't have it. Incredible.

needhs

I'm doing my taxes right now on TT desktop, and got the same message. This is ridiculous. This is why I spent $100 on this particular version, because of the K-1 Partnership from Stocks. So, if TT can't do it, then shouldn't we get some type of refund for not being able to use the paid program to it's full potential?

AND, I have to try to figure out the 8990 form myself?