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You can try to locate your other account by following the steps in this article: I need help signing in to my Intuit Account If you want to talk to a TurboTax Live Expert, follow the steps here:  How do I connect with a tax expert in TurboTax Live?

Sorry, there are no "loyalty discounts".   The early tax season discounts ended on March 1.   Fees increased again on April 1, so they are at their highest in these last days leading to the deadline.     Have you checked to see if you are eligible for any affiliate discounts?   HOW DO I GET AN AFFILIATE DISCOUNT? https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-account-billing/get-turbotax-affiliate-partner-discount/L4ViVaZOr_US_en_US?uid=m9hx2p93  

In the FILE section, did you select 'print and mail'?  If so, did the window open displaying your return?  Did you not print, but Save the file as a PDF instead?  Now you're trying to print from the PDF but the the info is garbled?   If so, if you're using TurboTax Online, Sign In and you'll see display page indicating you already filed, but you should see a link to 'Download my Return'.  Off to the right, you'll see the downloaded file, and click on 'Open File'.     If you're using TurboTax Desktop, at the top menu, click on FILE then 'Print/Save for your records'.  Choose 'Print' rather than 'Save as PDF'.   @cyn35     

The key is to be sure the contribution is showing or the carryover in your case. The basis has to be locked into the program before you add the 1099-R for the distribution. You need to delete your 1099-R and get the program to just believing in your basis - having it showing on the 8606, before moving forward. @barry13 

Yes, you can e-file the federal return and mail the state.  You could also try to fix the state return if possible.  If you could share more information about the reject code you are getting, we can help.     How do I e-file my state after I already filed my federal? What does my rejected return code mean and how do I fix it?

Hello Hal_Al, How is it permissible for me to claim the tax-free portion of the Pell grant specifically as taxable income if you also said you cannot do this if the conditions of the grant are that it be used to pay for qualified expenses? Aren’t these essentially the conditions of the Pell grant? The grants I had were Pell grant and ones similar to it. All of my combined grants were used to pay tuition by the university up front before I then received a direct deposit as a result of tuition refund. I think I understand well that the whole refund that went to my account is taxable, but that doesn’t count towards AOTC because all of that went to room and board. Can I actually claim that a portion of the Pell grant that was realistically used to pay my tuition and fees is taxable, so that I can earn the AOTC? Thank you! Jamison

You are posting your question from online Deluxe--you do not appear to be posting from Live Assisted that includes help from an expert.   Because you have unemployment to enter, you cannot use the Free Edition, so you have to upgrade to a paid version of "do-it-yourself" online software.  You will also have a fee for the corresponding state return.     How can I see my TurboTax  fees?  https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-account-billing/review-fees-turbotax-online/L1XnIzgzg_US_en_US?uid=m682vq7k   If your TurboTax fees are higher than expected, you can reduce them by removing add-ons     (BEFORE you e-file) :   Remove Premium Services Remove MAX Defend & Restore Remove a state Remove PLUS Help & Support Remove Pay With Your Refund    

As DavidD66 stated, if this is a personal residence it is not a deductible expense.  Cutting down a tree does not qualify for any of the current home energy credits either. If the tree was part of a home improvement, the cost can be added to the cost basis for when you sell the home and then deducted from your sales price.  However, until you sell the home, this is not a deductible expense.