<p>I just heard that individuals who itemize their taxes cannot file until February 15th at the earliest as the IRS will not process them beforehand due to some tax changes. Has anyone heard this and if so, how do we proceed with filing the FAFSA? Any insights appreciated.</p>
<p>Estimate as accurately as possible. To the question about whether you have filed taxes answer “will file”. Go back and and correct numbers later and change return status to filed.</p>
<p>You can fill it out and check the box for “will file.” Most tax prep software will let you complete your forms but will not let you submit electronically until the new updates are installed…so you can fill out your tax forms but not submit, fill out the FAFSA and check “will file” and then when you can submit your taxes you can go back into your FAFSA and update.</p>
<p>Thanks to both you and swimcatsmom.</p>