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Thank you @LenaH ... no problem with the Enterable Form 4797 entries flowing to the 4797, or with the Smart Worksheet flow.    My problem is with printing the Supporting Statements I have entered for the line item figures in the Enterable Form 4797.  For example, for Part III line 21, "Cost or Other Basis Plus Expense of Sale," I created a Supporting Statement for that figure, by clicking on the + sign for the field.  In that SS, I list and the software tallies my original cost, a list of improvements with amounts, plus a list of closing statement expenses of sale.   It is that (and other similar) Supporting Statements for a number of line items which I cannot print or view as part of a print dialog-generated pdf, no matter what I select from the print dialog menu.    I tried selecting a print of the full return with all worksheets and supporting calculations in the print dialog.  Again, the resultant pdf generated by the software does not include or display those Enterable Form 4797 Supporting Statements in the "Additional Information" pages that are at the end of the return.  I use Supporting Statements often, and have never had this problem.       

My very simple, probably wrong calculation suggests you could owe $275,000 once interest and penalties are added going back to April 15, 2020.   For that amount of money, hire an expert tax professional to negotiate a settlement.  And don't even file those returns until you have a plan.   

Dear Intuit and members, I am using Turbo Tax Premium to prepare my tax return. I received K1s, Form 1065 and they all have small entry numbers less than $200, but with entries more than Line 1 and Line 4 . In prior years, Turbo Tax premium allow you to put in more than 2 entries (Line 1 and line 4). For 2024, Turbo Tax Premium only provides 2 entries (Line1 and 4) . The received statement  states K1 , Form 1065. Please let me know how to enter these small numbers on Line 5,8 , 11 16 and 20 into Turbo Tax premium.  I hope I do not have to waste time and do the tax entries again with Turbo Tax Business.  Thanks , Paul

Thanks! I really appreciate it. I will use it. 1 follow-up question. Your idea is to offset the SA income by adding the same amount of the negative income. Right? For example, annual SA payment is $40K. Assuming the tax in Japan is $10K and the tax in USA is $15K.  Isn't IRS collecting the balance = $5K. I thought this is the reason of I need to use the foreign tax credit = $10K so that IRA can collect the balance. Please advise. I am a novice on tax, and I really appreciate your advice! Have a good weekend.

We need more information.   Did you claim a qualified dependent child?   In the first tax year that your spouse passes away, you can file a joint return.  For the next two years, if you claim a dependent child, you can file as a qualified surviving spouse and you get the same standard deduction as a the amount for a joint return.  If you filed "single" but have a qualified dependent child to claim, wait for your return to be fully processed and then you can amend to change your filing status to QSS.   If you do not have a dependent child, then "single" was the correct filing status. Wait until your original return has been fully processed before you amend, and make sure you have saved a pdf of the original return before you amend. (If you do not save it as a pdf, the amended return will overwrite the original, and the original will be lost forever)     See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a tax return -   CURRENT YEAR https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-federal-tax-return-current-year/L7eS6o1qh_US_en_US?uid=lfunevhk   Do not expect quick results from amending. It can take four months or more for the IRS to process an amended return.     You can watch for information here: https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1    

You cannot change the tax year.   The current online program is for 2024 only.   Only a 2024 return can be prepared online and only a 2024 return can be e-filed.   Online preparation and e-filing for 2021, 2022, and  2023 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 2021, 2022, or 2023  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.

2024 TURBOTAX   DOWNLOAD (This requires a full PC or Mac—-cannot be used on a mobile device)   https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/   You can also purchase the desktop download from various retailers such as Costco, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Staples, Sam’s Club, etc. etc. etc.   This link Where can I obtain authentic TurboTax software? has a list of authorized TurboTax resellers.   When you use desktop software, there is an additional fee to e-file a state return.  You can avoid that fee if you print, sign and mail the state return.        ONLINE 2024 https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/ And just so you know—online prices go up in March—Pay your fee before then to lock in the discount     https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/live/how-it-works.htm   https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/live/full-service/ LIVE ASSISTED https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/live/how-it-works.htm     FULL SERVICE https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/live/full-service/