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If all of the state returns are for the same state, you already have the state program.  You can use your desktop software for up to five federal returns and the corresponding state returns that go with them.   It is an extra $25 fee to e-file a state return.  You can avoid the state e-file fee if you print and mail the state.   If you need to add the download for a second different state, it will cost about $45 for the second state program.

No. Your UK institution isn't an eligible institution,  which explains why there is no form 1098-E. According IRS Publication 970,  the institution must be eligible to participate in a student aid program administered by the US Department of Education. Foreign institutions don't meet this criteria.    You were right in questioning the ethical concerns regarding this deduction.        

If this is a business building and not a home office, the general entry process is similar. The improvement is still entered as a business asset using the same asset type as the related building (nonresidential real estate property).   However, you may be able to write off these costs if you qualify for the Safe Harbor Election for Small Taxpayers. TurboTax will ask you about this election under the Assets/Depreciation section of your business. If you choose this election, you can expense up to $10,000 in costs that would otherwise be depreciated over a very long time.   @jrogers6167 

The only things you can deduct that appear on the escrow settlement document are real estate taxes and mortgage interest, and only if you didn't already include that real estate tax and mortgage interest on your return. The mortgage interest for the period stated on the closing statement may already be included in your Form 1098. See IRS Publication 530 for more information.   Other items on the closing escrow, such as real estate commissions, are treated as selling expenses when you calculate the gain on the sale. See IRS Publication 523 for more information.  

If you are using the downloaded version, (rather than TT Online) on the "Live Tax Advice" page, click "Skip for now" at the bottom, next to the "Buy Now" button. On the next page click "Continue" button. 

Your returns are linked to the ID and Password that you used in the year that you filed them.   If you forgot your user ID or password, but still have access to your phone or email on file, you can still access your account. This is the fastest way to access your account if you lost or forgot your credentials. Go to the sign-in help page. Enter the phone number, email address, or user ID for your account. If you enter a phone number or email address, we’ll send you a text or email with a verification code. If you enter a user ID, choose the method you prefer. Enter the verification code we sent, or follow the instructions in the message. We may ask you for more info to make sure it’s really you. When prompted, reset your password or select Skip. If you’re still unable to recover your account, select Sign in a different way.   For installation and software issues you can contact the TurboTax Support Phone Number   Edited: 04/08/2025 | 07:50 AM PST

IRS interview to help determine who can be claimed: https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/who-can-i-claim-as-a-dependent   WHO CAN I CLAIM AS A DEPENDENT?   You can claim a child, relative, friend, or fiancé (etc.) as a dependent on your 2024 taxes as long as they meet the following requirements: Qualifying child They're related to you. They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else. They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident. They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse. They're under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students). No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children. They lived with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply). They didn't provide more than half of their own support for the year. Qualifying relative They don't have to be related to you (despite the name). They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else. They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident. They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse. They lived with you the entire year (exceptions apply). They made less than $5050 in 2024 (not counting Social Security) You provided more than half of their financial support. When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them. There may be other tax benefits you can get when you claim a dependent. Related Information: What does "financially support another person" mean?  

As far as the support test is concerned, you can claim him as your dependent if you furnish over half of his support. The money his mother gives you would affect that, assuming it was earmarked for his support. So, not considering that, you would have to provide over half of his support.