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Your assertion that your "Single" filing status is being removed is puzzling.   What do you see on your Form 1040 for "Filing Status" ?   What box is checked?   PREVIEW 1040 https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/preview-turbotax-online-return-filing/L77WCkvnu_US_en_US?uid=m681fkhr  

There will be no direct effect on your tax return, but this will count as a owner contribution (aka capital contribution) which will increase your basis in the company.  Your basis in the company comes into play whenever the company shuts down, you sell your shares, or when you're taking losses.

Please explain what software you were using for a 2024 return---and when you were using it.   It has not been possible to work on a 2024 return using online TurboTax since October of 2025.   If you began working on a 2024 return last year and did not complete the return, you can still finish preparing the 2024 return, but you must use desktop download software on a full PC or Mac.   The return can only be filed by mail.        You will be able to access the 2024 return you started by using the exact same account and user ID that you used when you started it.   But you can no longer use online software for any further changes.       Start a 2025  return online and enter some personal information  so that the menu on the left opens up and lets you access your past year returns.   Online tax preparation and e-filing for 2024  returns is now permanently closed.    Now it is too late to use online software or to e-file. If you have any changes/corrections at all to make to your 2024 return, you now have to complete it using desktop software, which you must download to a full PC or Mac  (not to a mobile device).Then you need to print, sign and mail it.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/printers-printing/finish-prior-year-return-started-turbotax-online/L9Oe4M90A_US_en_US?uid=m68tffpe   If you already paid for your online software you can ask customer support for a download of the desktop software.   They are available from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pacific time   https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899263-what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number     If you are getting a refund, there is no penalty for filing late.  If you owe tax due, then file and pay the amount due as shown on the Form 1040, but expect a bill later from the IRS for the penalty and interest you will owe.  Only the IRS will calculate this—TurboTax will not calculate it.     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.    

I posted about what is clearly a TurboTax bug in another forum section here https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/turbotax-appears-to-be-calculating-the-deductable-amount-from-my-individual-401-k-incorrectly/01/3874444#M130307 It's really annoying that there doesn't seem to be a way to report errors like this.

@MelindaS1  Thanks for posting this but I'm still not entirely clear. 1) First off, the K-3 I received is missing pages 7 thru 16.  Does this mean anything in terms of whether I actually need to fill anything out regarding the K-3 in TT? 2) When you first start entering the K-3 info in TT, it will ask for which foreign country are you reporting taxes paid or accrued.  I have a different country listed on Part II, Section 1, Lines 24 (a), (b), (c).  Should I therefore select "Various" on TT? 3) When it asks for info from Line 24, do you add what's in lines (A), (B), and (C) or use the single row Line 24? 4) How would you fill in the Deductions section given how the columns actually don't coincide with the columns TT references? Thank you!

Aun puede declarar como casado pero tendra que conseguir un ITIN para su esposa debido a que no tiene seguro.  Tendra que llenar la Forma W-7 para aplicar por un ITIN para su esposa.   le comparto liga donde explica en mas detalle como solicitar ITIN: ¿Cómo obtengo un Número de Identificación Personal del Contribuyente (ITIN, por sus siglas en inglés)?

@crkumar77 what issue specifically are you having... did you follow the instructions for entering backdoor Roth.  it works fine if you follow the steps and on-screen interview questions carefully. https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/retirement-benefits/enter-backdoor-roth-ira-conversion/L7gGPjKVY_US_en_US   Common confusions: * a lot of people confuse recharacterization with conversion.  when you enter the trad IRA contribution you do not answer anything to do with moving money to Roth, this section is purely the Trad IRA contribution step.  The conversion is a second step handled by entering the 1099-R. * for a split year backdoor when you make the contribution before 4/15 for the previous tax year and do a conversion, only the contribution is reported for prior tax year.  the conversion is reported in the calendar year it is made, it is not backdated.  only report the conversion for the tax year when you get the 1099-R. * After the 1099-R entry there are questions where you identify the distribution as a Roth conversion.  After the 1099-R summary you need to click "Done" or "Continue" there are more questions and this is where you provide the market value if your Trad IRA(s) as of year-end for the pro-rata calculation.

California alimony info is entered on the federal return.      To enter your alimony payments: Navigate to the alimony section: TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to alimony paid under Deductions & Credits, and then select Start. TurboTax Desktop: Select Search Topics. Search for and select alimony paid. Answer Yes on the Did you pay alimony to a former spouse in2025? screen and follow the onscreen instructions.    Can I deduct alimony I paid to my ex-spouse?     To report alimony you received: Navigate to the alimony section: TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to the alimony received screen under Income in the Federal section. TurboTax Desktop: Search for alimony received and then select the Jump to link or, Go to Federal Taxes. Go to Wages & Income. If asked, How do you want to enter your income?, select I'll choose what I work on. Under Less Common Income, select Start or Update next to Alimony Received. Answer Yes to Did you receive alimony or spousal support? and follow the onscreen instructions.    Do I need to report alimony I received from a former spouse?    

The custodian of the traditional IRA must issue a 1099-R.  Contact them and ask, it may be online.     If they really don't have one you need to fill out a substitute 1099-R/W-2 form 5852.  You have to file by mail with this form, it can't be e-filed, and it will delay any refund.  Be 100% certain the IRA custodian did not issue a 1099-R.    https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/small-business-processes/file-substitute-w-2-using-form-4852/L9vHnPQyM_US_en_US?uid=lti0705d

I clicked on the "Forms" navigation bar but only option I see is "Open a Form" or "Remove IT-203-F". When I click on "Open a Form" and search for the IT-203-F more, I can only open it, which opens the one I've created. There is no option to copy a new form. I tried right clicking but no option appears.