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Kentucky Form 725 is supported within TurboTax for preparation but cannot be electronically filed per this link.     To file this form for both years, you would need to log back into the program for 2023 and 2024, and then print Form 725 out, and mail it according to the filing instructions.   See page 6 on these instructions for 2024 and for 2023 for Form 725.  

The IRS would be the only entity that would be able to provide an answer for you.  Typically, the IRS will mail you a letter if they make any changes on your tax return.  Please see this link for more details on how you can contact them.

@pk Could you cite the authoritative literature that says foreign tax credit can only be claimed for income taxes paid to countries with a U.S. tax treaty?  Also, why the foreign income tax paid to Colombia may be claimed as SALT?  Thanks.   I totally agree with you that if the pension was paid to his wife in 2025, then the taxable portion must be reported on their 2025 1040.

Form 120S, Schedule K-1 is actually a pass-through report from an S-Corporation that is included on your tax return.  If you are a full year Arizona resident and are getting an NR form, you may need to make an adjustment on the S-Corporation side to ensure your activity is reported as a Arizona resident in the future.  (If a firm prepares the form, you should reach out to them for a corrected form.)  Do not ignore the form as it does include activity that needs to be reported on your personal return and if it has activity from Arizona sources, you need to report those amounts on your state return as well as your federal return.   In the future, you should only receive an Arizona Form 120S, Schedule K-1 for the period of time where you are an Arizona resident.

A federal amended tax return can take up to 16 weeks or longer for the IRS to process. Go to this IRS website for the status of a federal amended tax return, Form 1040-X - https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return

Do not expect quick results from amending. It can take four months or more for the IRS to process an amended return.     You can watch for information here: https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1  

If you are married you need to file a joint return with your spouse in order to get the most child-related credits possible.   Your filing choices are to file married filing separately or married filing jointly.  If you file separate returns you will not be eligible for earned income credit, or for the childcare credit if you pay someone to take care of your children while you work.   You should be eligible for the child tax credit for your children who are under the age of 17.   

Yes you need to report it.  Especially interest from the IRS.  They know they sent it to you.   And you must report all your income.   Even $1.00 of bank interest you don't get a 1099 for.     And if the IRS changed your tax return and AGI you still enter the AGI from your original 1040 return next year to efile.  

@Renigma   Yes you have to report all  your income no matter how small.  Even $1 of bank interest you don't get a 1099 for.    If you have self employment you need to report it even if under $600.  You have to pay the self employment tax on $433 or more.  What if 20 people paid you $500 so you didn't get any 1099NEC forms.  That would be $10,000.  Or if someone didn't send you the 1099NEC for over $600?  You need to keep your own good records.   There are many reasons to report all your SE income.   The Net Profit on Schedule C can count as Earned Income to qualify for credits and IRA deductions.  And you might be able to write off medical premiums without using schedule A for itemized deductions.  

You get a tax refund when your total tax payments are greater than your total tax liability.    Enter your children as dependents in the My Info section of the program.  Then enter your W-2 tax data in the Wages & Income section of the program.  If eligible, you will receive a child tax credit for the dependents you have claimed.   See this TurboTax support FAQ for the child tax credit - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/taxation/child-tax-credit/L2lNhfGDl_US_en_US?uid=mbb2kwze   See this TurboTax support FAQ for the Earned Income Tax Credit - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-credits-deductions/qualifications-earned-income-credit-eic-eitc/L7w4BFP32_US_en_US?uid=mbb2mluj

If you have reached out to the IRS and have not been able to resolve your questions, I recommend reaching out to a Taxpayer Advocate using this link.  They can act as a liaison between you and the IRS and help you resolve the confusion.   @LAC8 

You enter it as a vehicle expense when entering self-employment income and expenses.   See this TurboTax support FAQ - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/enter-self-employment-business-expenses-like-home/L1k6HJY4A_US_en_US?uid=mbb2eq78