So Free file Fillable forms have been released
today (24th Jan).
There is useful information:
https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/free-file-fillable-forms-program-limitations-and-available-formsThis has answered some of my questions:
- You cannot add any additional documents such as filing information
- You cannot use this for 1116AMT, the website states:
"
Form 1116, Foreign Tax Credit:
Part II column (l) will not accept "909 TAXES" or "1099 TAXES" in lieu of a date. Additionally, you cannot write in the words "DIVIDENDS" and "WAGES" on Part I line 1(a) or "LSD" on line 24.
An AMT version of this form is not available. All copies if Form 1116 will transfer line 35 to Schedule 3, line 1."
This is a real shame, it means I probably cannot use this service and e-file.
I'm not a bit stuck then for e-file: I don't have the faith in the paper file process (2020 experience - they scanned my CTC forms which came up damaged, didn't notify me, and I didn't get my refund and having to chase for hours with no clear route forward); I don't have faith in the likes of TaxAct (they should not be giving me QBD for self-employment that is not taking place outside of the US, yet they have, they also are taking off SS tax for self-employment even though I am exempt due to country treaty as I pay national insurance here), and now I cannot use the Free File fillable forms either due to not being able to do a 1116AMT.
Bit of another add on to the disgrace and backward inwardness that is the joys of the IRS and US tax filing.