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My return is not complex... 3 W-2's, a 1099-NEC, a 1098-E, and a 1098-T. Plus some credits and deductions along the way. If I should have used a different product, how can I switch at this point?
Lets say you get a heloc and you make a 25k draw to lock in the 'introductory' rate.  For example, you draw it as cash into a checking account then pay for home improvements using that checking accou... See more...
Lets say you get a heloc and you make a 25k draw to lock in the 'introductory' rate.  For example, you draw it as cash into a checking account then pay for home improvements using that checking account, does that sill count?  If so what kind of documentation would I want to save here?  I'd hate to lock in a introductory rate, only to find its not tax deductible.
@DianeW777 @AmyC I have read through many posting on this topic. Below is my scenario: Relinquished Property Details (HI) • Purchase Date: 12/01/2009 • Land Value: $50,000 (Non-depreciable) • Bui... See more...
@DianeW777 @AmyC I have read through many posting on this topic. Below is my scenario: Relinquished Property Details (HI) • Purchase Date: 12/01/2009 • Land Value: $50,000 (Non-depreciable) • Building Value: $450,000 (Depreciable) • Total Purchase Price: $500,000 • Depreciation Taken: $20,000 (Residential, 27.5-year schedule) • Sale Date: 08/01/2024 • Sale Price: $1,000,000 • Selling Costs: o Settlement Costs: $5,000 o Attorney Fee: $50,000 o Qualified Intermediary (QI) Fee: $1,000 • Loan Paid Off: $250,000 Replacement Property Details (MD) • Purchase Date: 12/01/2024 • Land Value: $105,000 (Non-depreciable, 10%) • Building Value (Depreciable): $945,000 • Total Purchase Price: $1,050,000 • Loan Assumed: $300,000 • Commercial Property Depreciation Schedule: 39 years Step 1: Relinquished Property Calculations A) Adjusted Basis Since land is not depreciable, the adjusted basis is calculated only for the building portion: • Adjusted Basis = Building Value - Depreciation Taken + Land Value • Adjusted Basis = 450,000 - 20,000 + 50,000 = 480,000 B) Net Sale Proceeds Net Sale Proceeds = Sale Price - Selling Costs • Net Sale Proceeds = 1,000,000 - (5,000 + 50,000 + 1,000) = 944,000. C) Realized Gain • Realized Gain = Net Sale Proceeds - Adjusted Basis • Realized Gain = 944,000 - 480,000 = 464,000 D) Deferred Gain Since all proceeds were reinvested: Deferred Gain = 464,000 Step 2: Replacement Property Basis A) Carryover Basis The carryover basis equals the adjusted basis of the relinquished property: • Carryover Basis = 480,000 B) Excess Basis Excess basis represents new investment beyond the deferred gain and carryover basis: • Excess Basis = Replacement Purchase Price - Carryover Basis + Deferred Gain • Excess Basis = 1,050,000 - (480,000 + 464,000) = 106,000 C) Total Basis • Total Basis = 480,000 + 464,000 + 106,000 = 1,050,000 Step 3: Depreciation Calculations A) Carryover Basis Depreciation • Original Annual Depreciation: 450,000/27.5} = 16,363.64 • Time Used: 20,000/16,363.64 = 1.22 years • Remaining Life: 27.5 - 1.22 = 26.28 years • Annual Depreciation: 430,000/26.28 = 16,368.76 B) Deferred Gain Depreciation • Schedule: Commercial, 39 years • Annual Depreciation: 464,000/39 = 11,897.44 C) Excess Basis Depreciation • Schedule: Commercial, 39 years • Annual Depreciation: 106,000/39} = 2,717.95 D) Total Annual Depreciation • Total Annual Depreciation} = 16,368.76 + 11,897.44 + 2,717.95 = 30,984.15 Step 4: Loan Impact Loan Paid Off ($250,000 on Relinquished Property): • Paying off the loan does not affect basis or depreciation. • It simply reduces the cash available for reinvestment. Replacement Property Loan Assumed ($300,000): • Loan assumption reduces cash you need to contribute but does not change the basis calculation. • Basis is determined solely by carryover basis, deferred gain, and excess basis. Question related to depreciation: Q1) Since I don't have schedule E for many years for the relinquished property HI, should I amend 2023 to create HI schedule E? Q2) Is the calculation correct in my scenario? Q3) Where does the land cost for the HI property and MD property come into the picture? Q4) Do I just create a new MD schedule E (replacement property)? In the MD schedule E create 2 assets; - HI carryover asset 1- put in the exact HI schedule E with the 27.5 year. Carryover basis and the time span left. - MD asset 2 - combine the Deferred basis and the Excess basis to one. Use 39 year depreciation. Q5) How and where does the land portion from the HI asset (50k) and the MD asset (105k) come in the picture?
Thank you! That clears it up for me. 
@Lukester1980    Note the instructions for Part 4, Line 1:   Enter only gifts of the donor. If gift splitting has been elected, enter only the value of the gift that is attributable to the spouse... See more...
@Lukester1980    Note the instructions for Part 4, Line 1:   Enter only gifts of the donor. If gift splitting has been elected, enter only the value of the gift that is attributable to the spouse that is filing the return.
What direction were you given when told there was suspicious activity?  Told by IRS or bank?
You mentioned that that there is an amount on Line 1h of the Form 1040.  That could be because this was a Disability pension shown on Form 1099-R if you haven’t reached the minimum retirement age set... See more...
You mentioned that that there is an amount on Line 1h of the Form 1040.  That could be because this was a Disability pension shown on Form 1099-R if you haven’t reached the minimum retirement age set by your employer.  That would have a code of 3 in box 7.   If this is not a disability pension -   On Form 1040, Line 5a should show the same amount as is on the Form 1099-R box 1 if the amount in box 2a is different than box 1.  The amount from box 2a on the 1099-R should flow to the Form 1040 Line 5b.        
1040 line 1h for other earned income?  What code is in 1099R box 7?  How old are you?  Are you getting a disability pension?  If you are under retirement age it will add it to wages instead of pensio... See more...
1040 line 1h for other earned income?  What code is in 1099R box 7?  How old are you?  Are you getting a disability pension?  If you are under retirement age it will add it to wages instead of pension.  
the 1099R was correctly input (i just ran through it again). the correct taxable amount was included on 1h, not 5b like usual. just confused as to why the difference.
Sorry it's too,late to start a 2023 or prior online return or use the mobile app, either on Turbo Tax or the IRS. And too late to efile 2023. To do a prior year return you have to buy the Desktop ... See more...
Sorry it's too,late to start a 2023 or prior online return or use the mobile app, either on Turbo Tax or the IRS. And too late to efile 2023. To do a prior year return you have to buy the Desktop program here, https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products You will need a full Windows or Mac to install it on.   If you have a simple return and want to file for free you can fill out the forms by hand.  Here are some basic forms..... Here is the 2023 1040 return https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2023.pdf or if you want bigger type use 1040SR for Seniors, https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2023.pdf 2023 1040 Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2023.pdf 2023 EIC and Tax Tables https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2023.pdf Schedules 1-3 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2023.pdf https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2023.pdf https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2023.pdf Don’t forget your state. And you will have to print and mail your returns.  So be sure to attach copies of your W2s and any 1099s that have withholding on them.  You have to mail federal and state in separate envelopes because they go to different places.  Get a tracking number from the post office when you mail them for proof of filing. Then when you file for 2024 you need to enter 0 for the 2023 AGI since you are filing 2023 late.
Did you get  the 16 digit License Code?   2024 Turbo Tax Desktop Download System Requirements Windows 10 or later or Mac OS Ventura 13 or later (newer). https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes... See more...
Did you get  the 16 digit License Code?   2024 Turbo Tax Desktop Download System Requirements Windows 10 or later or Mac OS Ventura 13 or later (newer). https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/tta-system-requirements How to get started with the Desktop program, install and activate it https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/product-delivery/download-software-turbotax-com/L7u9oLEkq_US_en_US?uid=luqgvzrd If you are having trouble going to installturbotax.com, you can go here to start the download https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/install-turbotax   First turn off your AntiVirus program and make sure your Windows is updated.  Then reboot your computer.    
I need to prepare and file 2023 taxes
Thank you. This worked for me, other answers did not.
It can take up to 16 weeks or longer for an amended federal tax return, Form 1040-X, to be processed. Go to this IRS website for the status of an amended tax return - https://www.irs.gov/filing/whe... See more...
It can take up to 16 weeks or longer for an amended federal tax return, Form 1040-X, to be processed. Go to this IRS website for the status of an amended tax return - https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return
M-MTAX, I just wanted to make sure that the IRS doesn't think we gifted double! $700K total as my 709 Part1 shows 350K total as does my spouse's. My schedule A shows $175K four times with split four ... See more...
M-MTAX, I just wanted to make sure that the IRS doesn't think we gifted double! $700K total as my 709 Part1 shows 350K total as does my spouse's. My schedule A shows $175K four times with split four times. Or, my Schedule A, Part 4, line1 shows $350K, not $175K. My spouse's shows identical. Does that make sense? 
Started with the online version of turbo tax for 2024.  Finished Federal, but when I moved on to the state it recommended that for my state I file separately versus jointly for the federal return.  I... See more...
Started with the online version of turbo tax for 2024.  Finished Federal, but when I moved on to the state it recommended that for my state I file separately versus jointly for the federal return.  It further recommended I get the software installed on my computer to do this.  I cannot get it installed.  It asks me to select PC or MAC, but won't let me select PC and will not move past this.   Any help would be greatly appreciated.
@spja72    Are you in Canada? Standard is a Canada version and has 8 returns.   This is the USA forum. Here is the Canada forum https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/tax-help