I didn't have this problem in 2024 (tax year 2023), but am having it now in 2025. My assumption is there was an A/B test (google it) in 2024, so only some users were seeing the UI change. Now in 2025, it was either rolled out to everyone or there is more A/B testing.
If TT product management feels the monitor bar is too complicated for most people, then make it off by default and add an advanced setting option for intellectual users to enable it, rather than just removing it for everyone. As many others have stated, this is a significant regression in TT functionality that will prompt advanced users to leave the platform if not addressed.
