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Once your return is filed, TurboTax has no control over the processing or the timing when the IRS releases your refund.    Your refund could be offset. The IRS and State Governments have the ability to offset a refund to pay for certain past due debts.  You generally will receive a letter stating what the offset was for.    The IRS provides a toll-free number, (800) 304-3107, to call for information about tax offsets.   Here are a few FAQs to help you track your refund: When will I get my federal tax refund? How do I track my state refund? Why does Where's My Refund say "approved" but TurboTax still says "accepted"? Why do some refunds take longer than others? What if my IRS refund is taking longer than 21 days?

Turbo Tax calculates the taxable amount based on your answers to the questions.  If Turbo Tax was doing it wrong then there would be a LOT more posts and it would have been “fixed” by now.   My return was ok and 85% of Social Security was taxable on 1040 line 6b.   And the other returns I’ve done.   Before you file your tax return you should always review and compare it line by line to the prior year to check if the amounts look right and you have the same items on each return and on the right lines.   Then you would have seen 1040 line 6b had zero taxable Social Security and you could have questioned it.    Especially if some was taxable  last year.

If you are asking how to enter a second Sherwin as a business expense, you can try the steps listed below. Where you deduct it depends on how you manage your inventory, but it is usually deducted under Supplies (Line 22) or Purchases (Line 36) in your Cost of Goods Sold section. If you have additional information regarding entering your expense, you can respond to this and we would be glad to help.   Make sure you are entering only numbers. No dollar signs, dashes or commas.  If the item is for resale, enter it under your Cost of Goods Sold or as Materials and supplies on your Schedule C. If you are using TurboTax desktop, try to delete any "0" values. If using TurboTax Online, consider clearing your cache or switching browsers. ‌Please click here for instructions on how to clear your cache. Please click here for instructions on clearing your cookies. If this has to do with a "wash sale" you may need to adjust the basis manually, not just the cost. Try adding it as a new, separate business expense item under "Materials and Supplies". If you are using a TurboTax Desktop program, try switching to Forms Mode by clicking on Forms at the top right of your TurboTax screen and manually edit the entry See Also:  Where do I enter my self-employment business expenses, like home office, vehicle mileage, and supplies? Taking Business Tax Deductions Reporting Self-Employment Business Income and Deductions    If you have additional information or questions regarding this, please return to Community and we would be glad to help.

The TurboTax Free online edition is for very simple tax returns that do not require any other form or schedule other than the Form 1040.  If your tax data requires entry on any other form or schedule then you must upgrade to the Deluxe edition or higher.   If you have not paid for the online edition you are using, have not filed your tax return or registered the Free edition, then you can clear your return and start over with a lower priced edition. Click on Switch Products on the lower left side of the program screen while working on the 2025 online tax return. Click on Clear & Start Over   Go to this TurboTax website for the Free online edition - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/free-edition.jsp   Please Note - TurboTax Online: Important Details about Filing Form 1040 Returns with Limited Credits A Form 1040 return with limited credits is one that's filed using IRS Form 1040 only (with the exception of the specific covered situations described below). Roughly 37% of taxpayers are eligible. If you have a Form 1040 return and are claiming limited credits only, you can file for free yourself with TurboTax Free Edition or TurboTax Live Assisted Basic (if available), or you can file with TurboTax Full Service at the listed price. Situations covered (assuming no added tax complexity): W-2 income Interest or dividends (1099-INT/1099-DIV) that don’t require filing a Schedule B IRS standard deduction Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Child Tax Credit (CTC) Student loan interest deduction Situations not covered: Itemized deductions claimed on Schedule A Unemployment income reported on a 1099-G Business or 1099-NEC income Stock sales (including crypto investments) Rental property income Credits, deductions and income reported on other forms or schedules

Called numerous times, done all that mentioned above and nothing works. I have used Turbo Tax without any issues since 1998. LOOOOOONG time customer and I've never been so frustrated. Nothing works! How can we get Turbo Tax to look at servers on their side so that we can pay to file?

You can e-file an extension request on a Form 4868 which will give you an extra 6 months to file the 2025 federal tax on or before October 15, 2026.  If you have taxes owed on the 2025 tax return, those taxes must be paid on or before April 15, 2026 to avoid penalties and interest.   See this for e-filing an extension request - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/extensions/help/can-irs-extensions-be-e-filed/01/25884?search-action-id=617090538473&search-result-uid=25884

https://turbotax.intuit.com/irs-tax-extensions/   An extension gives you extra time to prepare your tax return.  It does not give you extra time to pay your tax due.  Estimated tax due must be paid by April 15, 2026.

It depends on how much the house increased in value between your father’s passing and the date of the sale. Usually, there is a small difference, thus the capital gain may be minimal.   1. The "Step-Up in Basis" (Your Tax Shield) This is the most important concept for inherited property. When you inherit an asset, its "cost basis" (the value used to calculate profit) is usually reset to the fair market value on the date of the owner's death, rather than what they originally paid for it.   Example: If your father bought the house for $50,000 decades ago, but it was worth $300,000 when he passed away, your "basis" is $300,000.   If the house sells for $300,000 this month, your taxable gain is $0. 2. Capital Gains Tax You only pay taxes on the appreciation that occurred between the date of death and the date of sale. Scenario A (Gain): If your 1/3rd share of the value at the time of death was $100,000, but the house sells for more and your share becomes $110,000, you would owe capital gains tax on that $10,000 difference.   Scenario B (Loss): If the house sells for less than the appraised value at the time of death, you might actually be able to claim a capital loss, which can offset other taxable income. This is true if the house remains empty and if you don't live in it. 3. Inheritance Tax vs. Estate Tax It is a common misconception that these are the same thing:   Federal Estate Tax: This is paid by the estate itself before you get your check. However, it only triggers if the estate is valued at over $13.99 million (for 2025/2026 levels). Unless your father was exceptionally wealthy, this won't affect you.   State Inheritance Tax: Most states do not have this. However, if you live in (or the property is in) Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania, there may be a state-level tax. Most of these states exempt direct children, but it's worth double-checking local laws.

You can file an extension, which will allow you to file until October 15, 2026.   This is an extension to file your tax return, not an extension to pay your taxes. You must estimate your taxes due and pay them by April 15, 2026 to avoid penalties and interest.   You can use TurboTax to e-file an extension by clicking here.  

See this for the license code when installing the TurboTax software on your personal computer - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/activating-turbotax-cd-download-software/01/852971?search-action-id=617087832667&search-result-uid=852971   See this for the license code when you are using the TurboTax online editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/register-or-activate-services/started-turbotax-online-purchased-retailer

If you are over age 50, you automatically have a catch up contribution of $7,500, bringing the allowed maximum contribution to your 401(k) plan to $31.000.   There should be no excess and TurboTax should accept your actual contribution. Contributions to your 401(k) plan are made through salary deferrals and are reported on your form W-2, box 12 with code D. They are not reported anywhere else on your form 1040.   Please check and comment here if you have further questions.