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Losing your job and using your 401(k) to pay rent or household bills doesn't  automatically qualify for an exception to the 10% early withdrawal penalty.    For a 401(k), the 10% penalty is waived only in specific situations such as:   Age 55 Rule (Separation from Service): If you leave your job during or after the year you turn 55, you can take penalty-free withdrawals from that specific employer's 401(k). Permanent Disability: Total and permanent disability allows penalty-free access. Medical Expenses: Unreimbursed medical expenses that exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income (AGI). Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO): Funds transferred to an ex-spouse in a divorce. Substantially Equal Periodic Payments (SEPP): a schedule of payments based on life expectancy. IRS Levy: Distributions due to an IRS levy on the plan. Death: Beneficiaries can withdraw without penalty. Military Duty: Active duty reservists may qualify for exemptions. If none of these apply, the 10% penalty generally applies in addition to regular income tax.            

If you go back to My Info, on the left menu, you can add or edit any of your dependents.  You will see your information, your address and phone, your spouse and dependents will be under Your Household.  If you need to edit a dependent, click on the down arrow.  If you need to add another dependent, at the bottom you will see the option to Add another dependent.   @brione1973 

You cannot  change banking information while your return is in pending, nor can you change it after the return is accepted.  The IRS does not allow it.       Did you already e-file?  If you did NOT e-file you can go to the FILE section  step 2 to enter/change how you want to receive your refund.  If you want direct deposit you need the routing number and your own account number.    If you e-filed: Banking information for direct deposit is wrong or closed If you entered incorrect banking information for your refund, you can change it if your return is rejected.  If it is accepted, however, it is too late to change it.  The bank will reject the refund and send it back to the IRS.     https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/news/tax-tips/direct-deposit-changes-for-2026-could-affect-how-and-when-you-get-your-refund/2026/01/   If you take NO action—-the IRS will freeze your refund for at least six weeks and then mail you a check.   If your refund is sent back to the IRS—- make certain that the address you entered on your Form 1040 is correct.  And…open all mail, even if it looks like junk mail.

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On the screen where you enter the 1099-NEC enter the payer's name in the box that says "Who paid you? (Payer)." Below that it asks "How is your payer's federal ID number formatted?" When you select xx-xxxxxxx as the format a box will open to enter the payer's EIN.  

I am in California and having the same issue. they are forcing you to take it out of your federal taxes as a way to get you to upgrade for 45.00 more dollars. My boyfriend did that not realizing that he was being charged the additional 45.00 but his credit card payment went right thru with no problems. i have been on the phone with Turbo Tax for hours on end and they don't know how to fix it,

You can process the form 5329 in the TurboTax desktop software. You can use the Tax Tools option on your left menu bar while you are working on your return to then bring up Tools, which will have an option to Save your return to your computer so you don't need to start your online return over in the desktop version of TurboTax.   In the desktop TurboTax product, use the Forms menu option to bring up Form 5329. Scroll down to Part IX, line 52 and enter your required minimum distribution amount. Enter the amount of any RMD you took in line 53. Use the Waiver of Tax Smart Worksheet below line 53 to enter the amount you want to exclude from tax, and click on the Explain box to enter an explanation of why you missed making the distribution. You won't have to pay the tax for not taking your RMD on your return, pending a determination from the IRS later on.  

You would enter your estimated tax payments under "Other Taxes Paid" in TurboTax.   You can enter your estimated taxes paid as follows: Click on "Search" at the top right of your TurboTax screen Type "estimated taxes paid" in the search box Click on the link "Jump to estimated taxes paid" This will take you to a screen that says "Estimates and Other Income Taxes Paid" Select Start or Revisit next to the type of estimated tax payment you'd like to enter under Estimated Tax Payments. Enter the amount of estimated tax you paid at each of the quarterly due date Answer all follow-up questions on your TurboTax screens   Click here for Where do I enter my estimated tax payments?   Click here for Estimated Taxes: How to Determine What to Pay and When.   If you have additional information or questions regarding this, please return to Community and we would be glad to help.

@DianeW777 What other future dates or is it just one time update on Feb 11?  Reason I ask of because I want to finish and complete the taxes but would hate to mail it tomorrow and there is another update end of Feb or early March that I miss.  How do we know if Feb 11 will be final and no more updates?

If you do not have a W-2 you do not have to enter one in TurboTax.  As DoninGA says above, you can just move on to the next section.   Whether you need to file a federal tax return or not this year will depend on how much money you made in 2025, your age, and your filing status. You can review this article to determine if you have to file a tax return this year: Do I need to file a federal return this year?   Click here for Can I File an Income Tax Return If I Don't Have Any Income? Click here for Do I need to file a federal return this year? Click here for Do You Have to File an Income Tax Return?   Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.