MarlonH

I've run into this a number of times when trying to open prior years' programs.  Rebooting helps sometimes but not always.

I did have this happen once with this year's program a few weeks ago.  Rebooting didn't help.  I ended up doing a system restore, and that resolved the problem.  I believe an anti-virus (not anti-virus itself, but related security; I use Norton) software update was the culprit, but I'm not sure.

I hope this helps.

On the 1099R input, at the very bottom of the page, there's a box that says "Check box to exclude ins premiums for retired ...", and then enter the amount in the field on the same line.

I get the 'could not connect to the server' message too.  About one day a week, often lasts all day.  Rebooting occasionally resolves it.  And if opening any years prior to 2019, more often than not I can't get in the software for the same reasons.  I am also occasionally getting the encountered an error and must shut down message.

Step up basis at death has been under attack as a benefit for "the rich" for a few years.  Chances of that still occurring in 41 years is unlikely in my opinion.  Not sure about the rest.

I believe that is only for 2021, not 2020.

Hey, I re(re-)submitted my return with this issue and it was approved by the IRS this time.  Try it again.

Not surprising.  I'm guessing a software update will be required.  Please keep us posted.  This could be a problem for more folks this year with the expanded IP PIN availability.

I'm having the same problem, but I'm not sure what to do either.