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so this answer at the top of this string no longer applies? its a bit ridiculous if not:     The TurboTax online editions can only be used for one tax return per account and User ID.  If the account you are trying to access was used by someone else, you need to create a new account with a new User ID for yourself.  You can use the same email address for up to 5 User ID's with the online editions.

1. Look in your taskbar at the bottom of your screen to see if another window has opened, then click on it.   2. Is your credit card on file with TurboTax?  Did you use it to buy TurboTax?  I don't know if this is necessary, but worth a try.

Clicking the link below will download the PDF for you.   https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://files.spdrgoldshares.com/fsv2-archive/media/GLD/file/SPDR-Gold-Trust-Tax-Information-2025.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjgmP3N9pqTAxUNm2oFHQw1A1wQFnoECBgQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0eVL-hD06qDkEs_BuUcU20

Yes. You need to delete everything in that k-1 section. Go to Tax Tools (left menu) > Tools > Delete a form. Find any form starting with "Schedule K-1" or "K-1 Worksheet" and delete it.   If the software still isn't happy, you may need to go through the k-1 section and make sure everything is no. Once the federal side  no longer holds the wrong  business information, the state error will clear, since it can correctly import the correct information.

Form 1116 is to calculate a foreign tax credit.   Single filers who paid $300 or less in foreign taxes, and  Married joint filers who paid $600 or less, can omit filing Form 1116.  If you paid above this threshold, you will have to file. Using the form allows you to carry forward any unused credit balance.  You will lose this carryover tax break if you don't file the form..

The code V is associated with qualified business income (QBI). That would likely mean the income reported in box 1 on your K-1 schedule is at least partially QBI income, but you may have to ask the issuer of the K-1 schedule to be sure.   You should report the gross receipts (AC gross) if it is listed on your K-1 schedule, same for Excess business loss limitation (AJ). Can you clarify what you mean by aggregate deductions?     

I’m a bit confused if TurboTax has the option on “5 days early” and it doesn’t refund you in 5 days then what is the point & what is the point of you paying the fee then?  Side note, my friend also filed the same day and paid the 5 days early fee and he already got his refund not even 3 days later. 

I will receive a 1099-R with Code R for the 2025 Recharacterization on 3/25/26 How do I report it on TurboTax?   1. Do I report the 1099-R for the recharacterization? Do I report that I contributed $7,000 to a Roth IRA and recharacterize it as a Rollover IRA? I lost money, and the amount for 2025 = $6,907.68. How do I write the explanation statement? Would I write: 2025 Recharacterization amount = $6,907.68, 2025 Loss = $92.32 How do I see that it is a non-deductible contribution for 2025? What line and amount would it be on Form 8606?   I would do the same steps for the 2026 Tax Year, too.    2. I plan to do a Backdoor Roth IRA conversion for all the money I have in Rollover IRA (all after-tax money contributions, non-deductible from 2025 and 2026 recharacterization) = $13,707.65 Pretax funds from the original rollover IRA account have been successfully transferred to my retirement 403b plan before my after-tax funds are added to the Rollover IRA account.  The pro-rata rule would not apply to me for 2025 and 2026; is that correct? How do I make sure I am not being taxed on these after-tax non-deductible contributions? What amount/line on Form 8606? Would my basis (total after-tax contributions) be $14,000? I would have $292.35 in excess, so if I gain money from my Rollover IRA account through future year contributions, it would not be taxed until I meet the $292.35 threshold?    

Be aware that only retirement income provided by the denomination can be considered a non-taxable housing allowance.  If you have a pension or 403b from the church and an IRA, only the pension from the church is eligible to be treated as a housing allowance.  And if you roll over that pension or 403b to an IRA, you lose that benefit forever.  

This doesn't seem to work. As soon as I put in my email address it asks me to sign in with my password not giving me an option to create a new account. If i go to TT.com and click on signup it asks for my email address and doesn't let me create a new account. I've cleared my cache and tried this in incognito mode same result

You can view the state summary for free.  on the left side, go to TAX TOOLS click on TOOLS pop up box, click on VIEW TAX SUMMARY left side, click PREVIEW MY NY Look for New York tax ($0) and words like "operating loss" or "loss carryover" - it varies with the version.   Once you decide to pay to see your forms in full, look at: NY IT-203 to see your NY amount of income is zero. The federal column will show all of your income. Form IT-182 carries your passive activity loss forward

To preview your Form 1040 , including the government worksheets before you file, refer to the TurboTax article How do I preview my TurboTax Online return before filing?    Make sure that you select include government and TurboTax worksheets.   You will have to pay for TurboTax Online or register if using the free product before you can review all of the forms and schedules.  

It sounds like you’re stuck in a loop where Illinois keeps rejecting your state return because the identity check fails — and since you’re no longer in the U.S., you can’t update or verify your ID through MyTax Illinois. That’s a very common issue for former J‑1 visa holders, and it doesn’t mean your SSN is wrong. It means Illinois can’t match your identity through their online verification system.   Since you are a victim of this loop, you will need to print and mail your Illinois state return.  Here is what you need to do:   Print your Illinois return, and here is what should be mailed.   Your IL‑1040 state return  Any supporting documents (W‑2, 1042‑S, etc.) A short note (optional) stating: “Unable to e‑file due to expired Illinois ID; filing by mail.” Illinois will process it manually without requiring online identity verification. Where to mail it For most taxpayers expecting a refund:   Illinois Department of Revenue  P.O. Box 19041 Springfield, IL 62794‑9041 USA