@umiboo , agree that because sometimes the questions are trying to cover a broad set of circumstances, they become rather abstruse for individual situation. What I would suggest is ( and only because I don't think the on-line versions allow "forms mode"), to download / print a copy of the form 8615 and essentially walk down as you answer TurboTax's questions i.e. track what it is trying to fill out. You will find the form and instructions for the form 8615 there at www.irs.gov --> 2024 Form 8615 ---> 2024 Instructions for Form 8615
You will notice on the form 8615, entries 9 and 10 have check boxes to alert that certain forms like schedule-D etc. were used on the parents' return. Think that is all TurboTax is trying to do.
In the meantime I will try to work on the scenario on my copy of Home & Business and look at the questions/ screens. I have gone over the Tax Treaty between US and Croatia ( that was not one I was familiar with and there are significant differences from many others that I am familiar with ). My additional answers will definitely post 10/15/25. That is the best I can do at the moment.
I will come back tomorrow ( my time -- California ).
pk
