Accessing Forms Release Status

You can view the tax forms that are available to file for a new tax year from the tax return Help ribbon.

  1. From an open tax return, click on the Help ribbon to go to our Support site.

    2. Note: If you are not logged in to the Support site, you will be prompted to enter your email and password credentials.

  2. Select to view forms that are available for paper or electronic filing.
  3. Select how to view forms:
    • By product. 1040, 1041, 1065, 1120, etc.
    • By tax authority. Federal, Alabama, Alaska, California, etc.
    • By status. Approval Pending, Final Not Received, Released, or Work in Process
    • By FastForms date. FastForms release date

      Note: FastForms is a feature that allows the Approval pending do not file watermark to be removed from forms automatically when no further update to the form needs to be made and the form is approved by the tax authority. Provided you have an active Internet connection, there is no installation or update process required to receive FastForms updates.

  4. Filter your step 3 selection to display the results list.
  5. If needed, expand the forms in the results list. The release number that each form with a Released or Released - FastForms status was made available displays.