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Remember that an extension does not give you more time to pay.   You need to pay your tax due by April 15.   The extension only gives you more time to prepare and file your tax return forms.   https://turbotax.intuit.com/irs-tax-extensions/   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-extension/need-file-extension-personal-state-taxes/L32Mt8ZNv_US_en_US?uid=m9a3q808

Good to hear. I just got off the call and I was able to e-file, finally! The agent was able to see my forms and we previewed that schedule 1 was generated and was correct with the top box. He was very good and stayed with me all the way to the finish. It seems like there was a glitch wanting to review but all the info was correct. Glad it’s over and fingers crossed I get accepted, and hopefully you too! 

Yes, to file an extension for 2024. If you are using a desktop version of TurboTax you can file an extension for your tax return using the instructions in this link: How do I file an IRS tax extension?    If you   used TurboTax Online, to apply for an extension in your TurboTax program, you can do the following: Click on the search icon in the upper right of your TurboTax screen Type "extend" in your search box Click on the link "Jump to extend" Your screen will say "Applying for an Extension" Answer "Yes" to the question "program," Select "Continue" Follow the TurboTax screens and answer all of the follow-up questions           You can click this link federal tax extension to start an extension.   Click here for How to File a Tax Extension: A Step-By-Step Guide

Remember that an extension does not give you more time to pay.   You need to pay your tax due by April 15.   The extension only gives you more time to prepare and file your tax return forms.   https://turbotax.intuit.com/irs-tax-extensions/   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-extension/need-file-extension-personal-state-taxes/L32Mt8ZNv_US_en_US?uid=m9a3q808

Since your son is under 23 and a full-time student, he has to indicate that he can be claimed as a dependent even if he isn't.   Gambling winnings are considered unearned and subject to "kiddie tax", which means the tax rate is determined by the tax rate of the parents.  However, this shouldn't cause the federal tax due to be more than double the winnings if the W-2G is the only income that your son received.  If there are other items of income combined with this, you could see a pretty big jump in tax when this item is entered.  If it's the only item of income I would clear the return and start over, after taking a moment to file an extension to get a little extra time to avoid "failure-to-file" penalties.  

Oh yes.  I did finally see that.  Sorry.  Because you have a repayment in your federal return, it is triggering a need for both columns but the error for the MFS column is not clearing with or without a value.  Not sure that you can even transmit your return with that error.  Even if the value you enter is what you need to have, will the error stop you from transmitting?  Sometimes people are able to just blow passed errors and transmit anyway.

To upload last year's taxfile, please review the TurboTax Help articles Can I transfer last year’s PDF to 2024 TurboTax for Windows CD/Download software?  and Transfer last year's return to 2024 TurboTax for Windows.  If you are using a Mac, please review the TurboTax Help article Can I transfer last year's PDF to 2024 TurboTax for Mac?