IRS Filing Delays, Errors, Can Cause Problems For FAFSA's IRS Data Retrieval Tool

Delays in filing your tax return, like the recent one with Turbo Tax, can lead to missed college financial aid deadlines if you use the IRS data retrieval tool when completing the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Even if parents have filed their taxes promptly and accurately, a delay by the IRS in making the information available for retrieval can lead to delays in completing the FAFSA. You can enter the tax information on the FAFSA yourself and avoid potential delays in submitting your child's FAFSA form.