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Yes, I would suggest waiting until after March 6th. After that time, run the manual update again. Once the federal "E-file" option appears, send both the Federal and California returns at the same time.   It sometimes takes 24–48 hours for the e-file transmission servers to catch up with the form update in the Desktop software. As a cautionary measure, I would wait the full 48 hours before filing your return.

Thanks for the note and the link.  After looking through the document I think there's a further restriction for Roth IRA contributions that we're running to.  On p40 of the copy I just downloaded, it says for Roth IRAs "your contribution limit generally the lesser of: $7,000 ..., or Your taxable compensation". This tracks with the IRS making us pull back part of my Roth IRA contribution last year.

Are you needing to file your return by mail?  When you print out your return in TurboTax, there will be a sheet of instructions for mailing in your Federal return and also your state return(s) (if applicable).   If you need further assistance, could you provide us with more details about what you are needing to mail in?  The more information we have about your situation will better help us to help you out.

If you want to make changes or add a document to a tax return that has already been filed and accepted by the taxing agency, you should follow these guidelines.  You must first wait until the initial return is completely processed.  You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return.  Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return.   The refund calculator will start new at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due  Only make changes to the areas of your return that need to be corrected.  You have three years from the date you filed your return or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment  Select your product below and follow the instructions.  Amend TurboTax Online  Amend TurboTax CD/Download 

Federal and state refunds come from completely separate entities.  There is no rule as to which one will come in first or how long it will be between their arrival in your account.   TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer.  “21 days”  is not a promise from TurboTax or the IRS.      First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted:  https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/   Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.     You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2025 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:    https://www.irs.gov/refunds   To track your state refund:     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_US_en_US?uid=lt447ebr   If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/refunds-take-longer-others/L14YlqFrH_US_en_US?uid=lexdr7zh . https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/irs-refund-taking-longer-21-days/L2vRAJbdU_US_en_US?uid=lexe7lst         If you are getting earned income credit on line 27 or additional child tax credit on line 28 You are subject to the delay required by the PATH act.  Do not expect your refund before early March   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/internal-revenue-service/federal-refunds-delayed-due-path-act/L5jnQJsBi_US_en_US   Note:  “Accepted” is not the same as “approved”.  TurboTax tells you the e-file was accepted if the IRS deems that there is enough information on the return for them to take it in for processing.   Only the IRS can approve of the refund, which is a later stage of processing.  If the IRS approves your refund they will provide a date for the refund to be issued.   FROM THE IRS WHERE’S MY REFUND SITE: https://www.irs.gov/wheres-my-refund How it works Where's My Refund shows your refund status: Return Received – We received your return and are processing it. Refund Approved – We approved your refund and are preparing to issue it by the date shown. Refund Sent – We sent the refund to your bank or to you in the mail. It may take 5 days for it to show in your bank account or several weeks for your check to arrive in the mail.  

To print Tax payment vouchers 1040-ES estimated tax vouchers in TurboTax Online, navigate to Federal  Other Tax Situations  Other Tax Forms, and  select "Start" next to Form W-4 and estimated taxes.  Follow the prompts,  answering "No" to changing W-4 withholding until you reach the  "Print Vouchers" screen, where you can select "Yes" to print.

TurboTax gets no information from the IRS after you file your tax return. Federal and state refunds come from completely separate entities.  There is no rule as to which one will come in first or how long it will be between their arrival in your account.   TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer.  “21 days”  is not a promise from TurboTax or the IRS.      First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted:  https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/   Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.     You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2025 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:    https://www.irs.gov/refunds   To track your state refund:     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_US_en_US?uid=lt447ebr   If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/refunds-take-longer-others/L14YlqFrH_US_en_US?uid=lexdr7zh . https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/irs-refund-taking-longer-21-days/L2vRAJbdU_US_en_US?uid=lexe7lst         If you are getting earned income credit on line 27 or additional child tax credit on line 28 You are subject to the delay required by the PATH act.  Do not expect your refund before early March   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/internal-revenue-service/federal-refunds-delayed-due-path-act/L5jnQJsBi_US_en_US   Note:  “Accepted” is not the same as “approved”.  TurboTax tells you the e-file was accepted if the IRS deems that there is enough information on the return for them to take it in for processing.   Only the IRS can approve of the refund, which is a later stage of processing.  If the IRS approves your refund they will provide a date for the refund to be issued.   FROM THE IRS WHERE’S MY REFUND SITE: https://www.irs.gov/wheres-my-refund How it works Where's My Refund shows your refund status: Return Received – We received your return and are processing it. Refund Approved – We approved your refund and are preparing to issue it by the date shown. Refund Sent – We sent the refund to your bank or to you in the mail. It may take 5 days for it to show in your bank account or several weeks for your check to arrive in the mail.    

Even though you directed the payment to come out today, a state payment may sometimes take a few days or more to be processed and paid.   You could check the state department of taxation website to get the status of your return and payment.  If you could provide us the name of the state that you're paying, we could provide you more information on how to get the information about your return.

Yes. You must separate your gross long-term care premiums from your standard medical insurance premiums on your tax return.   The IRS has age-based limits on how much of a long-term care (LTC) premium you can claim as a tax deduction. Regular medical insurance premiums do not have these limits. In TurboTax you will enter the "gross" (total) amount you paid, and the software automatically calculates the allowable eligible deduction based on your age.   A premium is the amount you pay to the insurance company to keep your policy active. No, it is not an amount you pay only when you need care. You pay this premium continuously (monthly or annually) to maintain coverage, similar to auto or home insurance. If you eventually need long-term care (such as a nursing home, assisted living, or a home health aide), the insurance policy pays out benefits to cover those costs.   You will find your total premium paid on the billing statements, payment receipts, or the annual premium summary provided directly by your long-term care insurance carrier.   For the 2025 tax year, the maximum portion of your gross premium that the IRS allows you to include as a medical expense on Schedule A is based on your age on December 31, 2025: Age 40 or under: $480 Age 41 to 50: $900 Age 51 to 60: $1,800 Age 61 to 70: $4,810 Age 71 or older: $6,020

@Fatguccifat TO FIND A 1095-A with healthcare.gov   How to find your 1095-A online Log in to your account. Under "Your Existing Applications," select your 2025 application — not your 2026 application. Select “Tax Forms." Download all 1095-As. Get screen-by-screen directions, with pictures (PDF, 504 KB).     To enter your 1095A go to Federal>Deductions and Credits> Medical>Affordable Care Act (Form 1095A)  

  I SHOULD HAVE SAID I COULD BE CLAIMED AS A DEPENDENT   Did you say you could not be claimed as someone else’s dependent, but it turns out your parent(s) can claim you?  Now your parents’ return is being rejected when they e-file, or it will be rejected.    Your part in fixing this will be to wait until the IRS has fully processed your tax return, and then you must amend your own return.  You use a form called a 1040X.   You will go to MY INFO and go through the interview questions to the one that asks if someone else can claim you as a dependent.  Say YES.   Meanwhile, your parent(s) do not need to wait for you to amend.  Waiting will not help them at all.   They can either print, sign and date their return in ink, and file it by mail.   OR   GET IP pin in order to e-file if your dependent’s SSN was claimed on another return   https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-takes-steps-to-help-prevent-refund-delays-by-accepting-duplicate-dependent-returns-with-an-ip-pin-for-2025-filing-season-taxpayers-encouraged-to-sign-up-soon-for-ip-pin-online-account     https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin     If you are the parent whose e-file has been rejected—- follow the steps above to file your own tax return that claims your child.   If it is any comfort, you (and your parents) are among many young tax filers who make this mistake.  We will be seeing plenty of posts just like yours.   And posts from the parents whose e-files were rejected....  

No. When you say you live in OH, it sounds like that is your permanent home.  If your primary home/domicile is in Ohio, and you happen to have a CO ID because it hasn't been changed yet, you would not apply for the non-resident presumption.  This is for people who stay in Ohio but they have another home elsewhere.    Why do you have a CO ID?  Did you move and just not change your ID yet?  If you moved into Ohio 2025, then this would not apply.  Instead you would be considered a part year resident.   

Where do I find my AGI?   https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/agi/help/how-do-i-find-last-year-s-agi/01/25947   Your 2024 tax return shows your 2024 Adjusted Gross Income  (AGI)  If you filed a joint return then the AGI is the same for each of you.   Form 1040        line 11   If entering the amount from your 2024 tax return does not work, then try entering “0” instead.  If that does not work and you still cannot e-file, then print, sign, and mail your tax return.   You can get a free transcript of your past return from the IRS:   https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript Note: If you filed late or amended your return, your correct 2024 AGI may not be in the system.  https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1944348-how-do-i-print-and-mail-my-return-in-turbotax-online Note:  If you mail your federal return, you will also need to mail your state return.  You will not be able to e-file your state return.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/printing/help/how-do-i-print-and-mail-my-return-in-turbotax-online/00/26258 it is a good idea to use a mailing service that will track it like UPS or certified mail.  Then you will know the IRS received it.     If you used the wrong AGI, your e-file  be rejected.  When you get the rejection notice, correct it and re-file. https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/agi/help/where-do-i-correct-my-agi-in-turbotax-online/00/26311