Is it normal for Form 2210 not to be available yet for e-filing underpayment penalties?

I've got this annoying situation with a couple of my tax preparation clients right now and wondering if anyone else is dealing with this? Both clients owe underpayment penalties but qualify for penalty waivers according to my calculations. The problem is I can't seem to e-file their returns because Form 2210 isn't available in my software yet. My clients are getting anxious because their employers are pressuring them to complete their taxes ASAP and clear any holds on their accounts. One client might lose out on a bonus if they don't get this resolved soon. I've been doing returns for friends and family for about 5 years now, but this is my first time running into the Form 2210 issue. Is this normal for Form 2210 to not be ready yet while other forms are available? Should I just paper file these returns or wait for the form to become available for e-filing? If I paper file, will that cause other delays for my clients? Any advice from more experienced preparers would be much appreciated!

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18 comments

Amara Adebayo

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This is actually pretty normal for certain forms to become available later than others during filing season. Form 2210 (Underpayment of Estimated Tax) typically does get released a bit later than the core forms because the IRS prioritizes the most commonly used forms first. You have a few options here. You can wait until the form becomes available for e-filing, which might be within the next week or two. Alternatively, you could paper file now if your clients really need this resolved quickly. Just be aware that paper filing generally takes much longer for processing (sometimes 6-8 weeks compared to 3 weeks for e-filing). If your clients qualify for a waiver of the penalty, make sure you're properly documenting the reason for the waiver request on the form when it becomes available. The most common waivers are for casualty losses, disasters, or unusual circumstances that prevented normal estimated payments.

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Amara Adebayo

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E-filing is definitely processed faster than paper filing - generally 3 weeks versus potentially 2 months for paper. So if clearing the holds quickly is the priority, waiting for e-filing capability might actually be faster overall despite the initial delay. The "holds" likely refer to employer withholding or payroll adjustments that are pending until tax filing is complete. Some employers withhold additional amounts or adjust bonuses based on tax situations, especially for higher-income employees or those with multiple income sources.

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Miguel Castro

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I'm dealing with the same Form 2210 issue and my software provider told me it should be available by March 15th. They said the delay is because the IRS made last-minute changes to the form's calculations for the 2025 filing season. If your clients can wait until then, e-filing would still be faster than paper filing now. For the employer hold issue - I've had success writing a letter on my preparers letterhead explaining the situation to the employer. Most reasonable employers will accept documentation that you're waiting on IRS form availability rather than penalizing the employee.

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Miguel Castro

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I don't have a specific template, but I include these key elements: client name, confirmation they've provided all necessary tax documents, explanation that we're waiting on IRS Form 2210 availability for e-filing, expected date of form availability, and confirmation that their return is otherwise complete and will be filed immediately once the form is available. I also include my PTIN and contact information so the employer can verify my credentials if needed. Most employers just want assurance that the employee isn't dragging their feet on filing.

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