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TurboTax Error: Minnesota State Forms Not Finalized - Need Help With Filing Deadline Concerns

Getting super frustrated trying to finish my state taxes on TurboTax. I keep getting this error message that says "It looks like your returns aren't available to print or download yet" and it won't let me continue. It's showing me this popup in the Live Tax Advice section that explains "This is because the IRS hasn't finalized some of the forms for your federal return, and Minnesota hasn't finalized some of the forms for your state return." The message goes on to say "Nice work so far. Now we just have to wait for all the tax forms to catch up to you. Once the forms are finalized, you'll be able to print and download your return." Then it just has "Continue" and "Back" buttons with no other options. This is driving me crazy because I just want to finish my taxes and be done with it! I've completed everything else, but now I'm stuck in this limbo where I can't submit or finalize anything. The clock is ticking and I don't want to be late filing. Is anyone else dealing with this Minnesota state tax issue on TurboTax? Do I just have to wait, or is there some workaround? How long do these "not finalized" forms usually take? The message gives zero timeframe and I'm getting anxious about missing deadlines.

Kara Yoshida

Without seeing the specific error message, it's hard to diagnose. Try clearing your browser cache and cookies, or switch browsers. Sometimes TurboTax glitches can be resolved by logging out, waiting 30 mins, then logging back in. What state are you filing for?

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Mateusius Townsend

im in california. tried logging out already but same issue keeps popping up 😤

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Kara Yoshida

ok for CA specifically sometimes you need to check if you entered all required fields in the previous sections. Even optional ones can trigger errors

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Philip Cowan

hey! just wanted to mention theres this new tool called taxr.ai that can help identify issues with your tax filing process. It costs $4.99 but its saved me hours of headaches. You can upload your docs and it points out exactly what's missing or incorrect https://taxr.ai

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Caesar Grant

does it work with state taxes too? or just federal?

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Philip Cowan

works with both! it can analyze state forms too and shows you exactly what fields are causing problems 💯

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Caesar Grant

just tried it and wow youre right! found the issue in like 2 minutes 🙌

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Lena Schultz

TurboTax was being weird for me too last week. Had to use desktop version instead of browser version to get it working

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Gemma Andrews

bruh their customer service is useless rn. been on hold for 2 hours 🤡

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Pedro Sawyer

fr fr turbotax support be playing games with us

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Mae Bennett

make sure ur state forms are actually available. some states release forms later than others

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Beatrice Marshall

Screen record the error and post it here, might help us troubleshoot better

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Mateusius Townsend

good idea will do that when i get home from work

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