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You cannot change the tax year.   The current online program is for 2025 only.   Only a 2025 return can be prepared online and only a 2025 return can be e-filed.   Online preparation and e-filing for 2022, 2023, and  2024 is permanently closed. Note:  The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac.  It cannot be used on a mobile device.   To file a return for a prior tax year  If you need to prepare a return for 2022, 2023, or 2024  you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign,  and mail the return(s) https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/ You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.   Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0     https://www.irs.gov/refunds   Refunds for tax years 2021 or earlier have been forfeited and will not be paid to you even if shown on the tax return form.  But if you owe tax due, you will still have to pay, and you will be billed later for the interest and penalties owed.  TurboTax will not calculate the penalties or  interest.   That will be done by the IRS/state after they receive your return with your payment of the tax due as shown on the tax form(s).       When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.   Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.      

Here's a post on the five main points on the  1098-T: https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/re-what-do-i-do-with-form-1098t/01/3760212#M63114   TurboTax 1098-T article: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/college-and-education/guide-to-tax-form-1098-t-tuition-statement/L3SqH8fg0 

Your inherited home will be entered in the Investments & Savings section of the return. The cost basis will be the value of the home on the date of the individuals passing.   Open or continue your return. Under Federal  Wages & Income Investments & Savings [+ Add Investments] Save time and connect your financial accounts [Enter a different way] [Type it Myself] Select the box Other [Continue] Follow the interview. Review the IRS answer at How do I report the sale of my second residence?  

Q.  Do I report 1099q? A. Probably not, but maybe. It depends on more info about your situation.  The 1099-Q (and the 1098-T) is  only an informational document. The numbers on it are not required to be entered onto your (or your student's) tax return.    Qualified Tuition Plans  (QTP 529 Plans) Distributions General Discussion It’s complicated. For 529 plans, there is an “owner” (usually the parent), and a “beneficiary” (usually the student dependent). The "recipient" of the distribution can be either the owner or the beneficiary depending on who the money was sent to. When the money goes directly from the Qualified Tuition Plan (QTP) to the school, the student is the "recipient". The distribution will be reported on IRS form 1099-Q.  The 1099-Q gets reported on the recipient's return.** The recipient's name & SS# will be on the 1099-Q. Even though the 1099-Q is going on the student's return, the 1098-T should go on the parent's return, so you can claim the education credit. You can do this because he is your dependent. You can and usually should claim the tuition credit before claiming the 529 plan earnings exclusion (unless your income is too high).  The American Opportunity Credit (AOC or AOTC) is 100% of the first $2000 of tuition and 25% of the next $2000 ($2500 maximum credit). The educational expenses he claims for the 1099-Q should be reduced by the amount of educational expenses you claim for the credit. Room and board (R&B) are also qualified expenses for the 529 distribution, but not the AOC (R&B are also not qualified expenses for a scholarship to be tax free). But be aware, you can not double dip. You cannot count the same tuition money, for the tuition credit,  that gets him an exclusion from the taxability of the earnings (interest) on the 529 plan. Since the credit is more generous; use as much of the tuition as is needed for the credit and the rest for the interest exclusion. Another special rule allows you to claim the tuition credit regardless of whose money was used to pay the tuition. In addition, there is another rule that says the 10% penalty is waived if he was unable to cover the 529 plan withdrawal with educational expenses either because he got scholarships or the expenses were used (by him or the parents) to claim the credits. He'll have to pay tax on the earnings, at his lower tax rate (subject to the “kiddie tax”), but not the penalty.   Total qualified expenses (including room & board) less amounts paid by scholarship less amounts used to claim the Tuition credit equals the amount you can use to claim the earnings exclusion on the 1099-Q.  Example:   $10,000 in educational expenses (including room & board)    -$3000 paid by tax free scholarship***    -$4000 used to claim the American Opportunity credit  =$3000 Can be used against the 1099-Q (on the recipient’s return)   Box 1 of the 1099-Q is $5000 Box 2 is $2800 3000/5000=60% of the distribution is qualified, so 40% of the earnings are taxable 40% x 2800= $1120 There is  $1120 of taxable income (on the recipient’s return)   **Alternatively; you can just not report the 1099-Q, at all, if your student-beneficiary has sufficient educational expenses, including room & board (even if he lives at home) to cover the distribution. You would still have to do the math to see if there were enough expenses left over for you to claim the tuition credit. Again, you cannot double dip!  When the box 1 amount on form 1099-Q is fully covered by expenses, TurboTax will enter nothing about the 1099-Q on the actual tax forms. But, it will prepare a 1099-Q worksheet for your records, in case of an IRS inquiry. On form 1099-Q, instructions to the recipient reads: "Nontaxable distributions from CESAs and QTPs are not required to be reported on your income tax return. You must determine the taxability of any distribution."  ***Another alternative is have the student report some of his scholarship as taxable income, to free up some expenses for the 1099-Q and/or tuition credit. Most people come out better having the scholarship taxable before the 529 earnings. A student, with no other income, can have up to $15,750 of taxable scholarship (in 2025) and still pay no income tax.    https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/college-and-education/guide-to-irs-form-1099-q-payments-from-qualified-education-programs/L6yxSZA87 TurboTax 1099-Q Article

The "invalid entry" error on Schedule IN-DEP usually occurs because your tax software is trying to claim the $1,500 Additional Dependent Child Exemption for a child who no longer qualifies under Indiana law.  Because your dependent is over 18, not a full-time student, and not disabled, they do not meet the "qualifying child" criteria for this specific $1,500 additional state exemption, even if they still qualify as a "dependent" for the standard $1,000 federal/state deduction.   Go back to the Federal portion of your return and find the "My Info" or "Dependents" section.  Make sure the box for "Full-time student" is unchecked for this dependent.   If this does not work, please post here again and we can look for something else.

No.  That is not hobby work.  A hobby is for personal enjoyment and money may be a result, but for Roadie, this is for the purpose of making money, not a hobby. This will be considered self-employment income. 

You enter it as an investment sale.   To enter an investment sale other than from a brokerage account (1099-B), follow the steps below. Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business) Click on Wages and Income (Personal Income using Home and Business) Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown) Under Investment Income On Stocks, Cryptocurrency, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Other, click the start or update button   Using the desktop editions - On the next screen click on Yes On the next screen click on Add investments On the next screen Skip Import On the next screen click on Other and continue

When Box 11 (state tax withheld) has an amount, TurboTax requires entries in Box 10a (state abbreviation) and 10b (State/Payer ID).    If your Box 10b is blank, you can usually enter the Federal Identification Number. This can be found in the box that contains the payer's information. It will say Payer's TIN.   If you are unsure, you can contact your state agency who issued the form 1099-G to get the specific state tax ID.   Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.

When you report Schedule K-1 information on two separate K-1 entries, be sure to complete Part I on both copies. Assuming the second K-1 is for the REIT, enter only Box 14 Code I, then follow these steps:   Continue with the interview (this may be several screens later) until you see "We see you have Section 199A information." Check the second box (income comes from dividends). On the page "We need some information about your 199A income," enter the amount of REIT Dividends. You are not finished until you return to the K-1 summary page.

It depends. Option trades that generate gains often involve strategies like selling cash-secured puts for income, utilizing covered calls, or trading spreads such as double diagonals in flat markets.  To enter your sale in TurboTax, follow these steps.  Open or continue your return. Navigate to the investment sales section: TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to investment sales. If using this application, make sure it is open TurboTax Desktop: Search for investment sales and then select the Jump to link. Or Personal Tab > Continue > I'll choose what I work on > Scroll to Investment Income > Select Stocks, Cryptocurrency, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Other Answer Yes to the question Did you sell any of these investments in 2025?  If you land on  the Investment sales summary or Your investments and savings screen, select Add More Sales or Add investments. Click this link for more information. Where do I enter Investment Sales? If this is the case enter proceeds with zero cost basis and selecting short term as the holding period. This will process your options capital gain in your tax return correctly. The link below may also be helpful now or in the future. How to Report Stock Options on Your Tax Return

To fix your rejection code, please follow the instructions on the link below:    What does my rejected return code mean and how do I fix it?   Another option you have is to log completely out of your TurboTax account, clear your browser's cache and cookies, then sign back in. How do I delete cookies  How to clear your cache    If, after these steps the return continues to be rejected, you may need to print, sign, and send it by mail.