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@DaveF1006 that's not correct way to get the % and will significantly understate the state exemption in this case as it can be more than just T-Bills that qualify; prospectuses and other asset allocation information provided on fund websites should not be used .  The correct source is the tax supplement provided by the fund.

Rejection code IL1040-10000-1 - From the state of Illinois: "The Secondary Taxpayer Prior Year Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) did not match the Prior Year AGI on the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) production file.    When you get to the screen that asks you if you filed a tax return in 2023, click the box that says "I don't have my AGI from those tax years." It will take you to a screen that will ask for either your IL PIN or your driver's license. You can find your IL PIN by going to this website: https://mytax.illinois.gov/_/#1   One common cause of the IL1040-8100-1 reject code is inaccurate personal information, such as misspelled names or incorrect Social Security numbers.   Revisit your Personal Info (or My Info) page and recheck that your information is correct.    

HELP....noone at turbo tax seems to know why??? 2024 tax return I have completed the federal deductions and on filing of the return the standard is better - however for NY I want to file itemized and turbo tax is giving me the standard deduction - Is there a glitch in the system. ?? I have state taxes for itemized deductions of 15,000 although I am allowed 10,000 but on NY return I am only getting the standard deduction of 8,000 - I should get the itemize deduction of 10,000 ( maximum allowed in state taxes to deduct? 

If you enter enough itemized deductions to exceed your standard deduction, the software will choose itemized deductions for you.     Are you making the common mistake of just adding up all the amounts for your itemized deductions without considering the caps and thresholds that must be met?   STANDARD DEDUCTION Many taxpayers are surprised because their itemized deductions are not having the same effect as they did on past tax returns.  The new higher standard deduction and the elimination of certain deductions, as well as the cap on state and local taxes have had a major impact since the new tax laws went into effect beginning with 2018 returns.   Your itemized deductions have to be more than your standard deduction before you will see a change in your tax owed or tax refund.  The deductions you enter do not necessarily count “dollar for dollar;” many of them are subject to meeting  tough thresholds—medical expenses, for example, must meet a threshold that is pretty hard to reach. (Only the amount that is MORE than 7.5% of your AGI counts)   The software program uses all the IRS rules that apply to the expenses you enter, and it tells you if you have enough to use your itemized deductions or if using the standard deduction is more advantageous for you.  Under the tax laws that have been in effect since 2018, some deductions have been capped—there is a $10,000 limit to the itemized deductions for state, local, property and sales taxes.   The standard deduction makes some of your income “tax free.”  It is not a refund.  You will see your standard or itemized deduction amount on line 12 of your 2024 Form 1040.     2024 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS SINGLE $14,600    (65 or older/legally blind + $1950) MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY            $14,600    (65 or older/legally blind + $1550) MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $29,200    (65 or older/legally blind + $1550) HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $21,900    (65 or older/legally blind + $1950)     CHANGE FROM STANDARD OR FORCE ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-credits-deductions/change-standard-deduction-itemized-vice-versa/L7evWtHhv_US_en_US?uid=m6cpww6g      

If you are using online TurboTax, there are separate fees for federal and state returns.   If you are using desktop software, you pay a $25 state e-file fee for each state return that you e-file.  You can avoid that state e-file fee if you print and mail the state return instead.

Individual taxpayers may deduct up to $10,000 in Oklahoma 529 contributions each year from their Oklahoma adjusted gross income, and taxpayers filing jointly may deduct up to $20,000. Carry forward larger amounts up to five years.   Open your Oklahoma return: Continue to the screen Additional Oklahoma Adjustments Select Start next to Made contribution to Oklahoma 529 college savings plan and OklahomaDream 529 account.   

I don't think is Adobe's issue, l don't come with an excuse for the bad job TurboTax does to resolve problems.  If that is the case why every time I click Print just from Turbotax not from Adobe PDF the window disappear? 

Income reported under the Social Security number of the child would be reported on the child's income tax return.   The Internal Revenue Service requires all taxpayers, regardless of age, to file an income tax return and pay the appropriate income tax in any year their gross income exceeds certain levels. This requirement extends to the children you claim as dependents.   See this TurboTax Help to see the filing requirements for a dependent child.    

Since the RMD has been neglected for so many years, you might use an Attorney or Tax Professional to handle your case.  Talk to the administrator of the account as well.   You can file Form 5329 and request at least a partial waiver from the penalty.  Form 5329 and a statement of your situation should be attached to your tax return. You still have a couple days to make the withdrawal before April 15th to apply the distribution to 2024 and you should try to do that. You can then add that taxable income for your 2024 tax year return.   The excise tax penalty has recently been reduced from 25% to 10% but I'm not clear if that will be for the late distributions prior to 2023.     HERE is a link to a similar question.