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Assuming that you're a small business needing to issue year-end tax forms for payments that you made to others, you'll use Quick Employer Forms (QEF) to prepare and file your form(s) 1099-NEC.    From the FAQ, What is Quick Employer Forms? Quick Employer Forms helps users quickly and easily create, manage and e-file various tax forms like W-2, 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, 1099-INT, and 1099-DIV related to their employees and independent contractors. It provides an intuitive interface, asks easy questions, pre-fills fields and completes the forms using automated calculations to streamline the process. Find more answers to frequently asked questions at the FAQ page for QEF.

I am experiencing the same thing.  When I look in forms, the values are on the Schedule C worksheet but the expenses don't translate to the actual Schedule C form.  It's not recognizing any expenses unfortunately.  I also have the desktop download version. 

The payments made out of pocket can be entered as a medical expense.   But the ones shown on SSA1099 automatically flow to medical expenses, so do not double enter those.   MEDICAL EXPENSES The medical expense deduction has to meet a rather large threshold before it can affect your return. The amount of medical (including dental, vision, etc.)  expenses that will count toward itemization is the amount that is OVER 7.5% of your adjusted gross income. You should only enter the amount that you paid in 2025—do not include any amounts that were covered by insurance or that are still outstanding.  Of course, your medical expenses plus your other itemized deductions still have to exceed your standard deduction before you will see a difference in your tax due or refund.   To enter your medical expenses go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Medical>Medical Expenses       2025 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS SINGLE $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind + $2000) MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind +1600) MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $31,500  (65 or older/legally blind + $1600) HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $23,625 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)  

Hi - Anyone have any luck with this error?  I am so frustrated with this software.  Probably my last year with them as this is unacceptable.  I called this morning and it was pretty clear that the call reps have no information on this error, yet obviously it is not and isolated issue.

If the child was legally placed with you pending adoption, and you can at least get an adoption taxpayer ID number or an Individual taxpayer ID number by the due date of your return, then you may qualify for the Credit for Other Dependent. For the Child Tax Credit, you would needs a Social Security Number.   This IRS webpage includes an answer to a situation like yours:   As a prospective adoptive parent in the process of adopting a U.S. citizen or resident, you'll need a taxpayer identifying number (TIN) for the child who is being adopted to claim the child as a dependent. If you don't have and are unable to obtain the child's Social Security number (SSN), you should request an adoption taxpayer identification number (ATIN) or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN). Please note that an ATIN will expire 2 years after the date of issue. An ATIN is available if a child who is a U.S. citizen or resident is lawfully placed in your household for legal adoption. To obtain an ATIN, use Form W-7A, Application for Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoptions. For more information, refer to the Instructions for Form W-7A PDF PDF and to Adoption taxpayer identification number. If the child isn't a U.S. citizen or resident, and if the child qualifies as a dependent, a TIN is still required. To obtain an ITIN, use Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. For more information, refer to Individual taxpayer identification number. Please note that you may not claim the child tax credit on either your original or an amended return if your child doesn't have an SSN valid for employment before the due date of your return (including extensions). If your child has an ATIN or an ITIN, your child may qualify you for the credit for other dependents.

Here is how you can enter your Form 1095-A into TurboTax Online:   Navigate to: Federal > Deductions & Credits >You may now need to select "Add more deductions"> Medical > Health Insurance Marketplace (Form 1095-A) > Add and start or revist  Answer Yes  to the question "Do you need to report any 1095-As?" Enter your 1095-A info on the next screen.   Here is some more information you may find helpful: Where do I enter my 1095-A? 

A bad solution perhaps but I wanted to see what would happen if I bypassed the errors and tried to file my return leaving the errors unresolved.  VOILA!  I got all the way to the "Transmit My Return Now" button but didn't click it in the hopes Intuit will address it as a bug.  While  I can't be 100% sure TurboTax would accept my "Transmit" click, it's nice to have a backup solution if needed.   And I'm TOTALLY frustrated by the inability to contact TurboTax without paying extra. I get it -- most contacts are "user errors" -- but still, there's got to be a better way.    

You received an email that we cannot see that tells you why your tax return was rejected.   Some rejected returns can be fixed and re-filed.  Some have “un-fixable” reasons for the rejection and have to be mailed instead.    What is the rejection code or rejection message?     If it was rejected for AGI—-your 2024 AGI might not be in the IRS system if you filed late.   Try using zero instead.   If filing with zero is rejected then file again but select the option that you did not file last year.  The IRS does not see that question and it will allow you to e-file with no AGI question.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/agi/help/where-do-i-correct-my-agi-in-turbotax-online/00/26311   If that does not work and you still cannot e-file, then print, sign, and mail your tax return.

Use the name that matches your current Social Security card.   Please be aware that each tax year must be prepared separately using the forms and software for the specific years in which the income was received.    You will not be able to e-file past year returns; they must be filed by mail.  Do not try to combine them in any way.  Separate envelopes for each year.   Get 2022 filed by April 15 2026 or you forfeit the refund.   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     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 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.