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Neither the IRS nor TurboTax knows what your RMD should be.  They expect you and/or your plan administrator to make sure that the RMD is taken each year.  If she needed to take RMD in 2024, and received a distribution from that account, she should check with her plan.  The distribution she received may have actually included RMD (since this isn't noted specifically on the 1099-R).   Also, if she knows what her RMD for the year should be, and she had another distribution that was over that amount, she can indicate that her total RMD was taken from that account.   The IRS allows you to satisfy your RMD requirement by taking it from one account, or across several accounts.  As long as the total is taken during the year.   Here's more info on IRS Requirements for RMD's.   @kurmakote 

I was able to correctly pro-rate the US income.  One follow-on question: using May24-May25.  Form asks for days in US and if worked during the 12 mo period used.  I listed 1 US trip over Christmas/New Years where I worked 2 days in 2025.   Even though that period is used for establishing the 33o days, I shouldn’t count the 2 days in 2025 as part of my 2024 income should I?  

Taxes are pay-as-you-go, you should make an estimated tax for your income that you received the first quarter.  When you file your return, both your 1099 income and your W2 income will combine and you will pay taxes on both of them combined.  You will need to pay the tax due on all of your income combined, even if you owe less than $1,000.     Pay as you go, so you won't owe: A guide to withholding, estimated taxes and ways to avoid the estimated tax penalty How does my side job affect my taxes? How do I report income from self-employment?

I went through five hours and got nowhere. The people on the other end TurboTax can’t see that I paid monthly for a year through Apple Pay. They cannot understand that and that I am owed the free federal and state return. So they can’t communicate between intuit QuickBooks and TurboTax 3 different companies. Also they can’t verify that I paid through Apple Pay. I’ve been using this app for many years and I’ve been with TurboTax for probably 18 years I’m looking elsewhere. I filed both my sons through three tax USA because I didn’t wanna go through the bull. I I’m looking for an app rectify my bank account track my mileage and track invoice is very simple and then within a year

Yes, you generally need to file two separate extensions: one for your federal taxes and one for your state taxes. Here’s how you can do it: Federal Tax Extension To file a federal tax extension, you need to submit Form 4868 to the IRS. This form gives you an automatic six-month extension to file your federal tax return You can file this form directly through TurboTax: Use instructions at the TurboTax Easy Extension IRS Form 4868 Instructions State Tax Extension Each state has its own requirements for filing a tax extension. Some states offer automatic extensions, while others require you to file a specific form   TurboTax can help you file state extensions directly within the software for many states:   Use instructions at the TurboTax State Extension Guide TurboTax Help Article on State Extensions If your state requires a specific form, TurboTax will guide you through the process or provide a link to the state’s tax authority website where you can file the extension

Do both forms report proceeds that will be reported as self-employment income reported on a Schedule C Profit or Loss From Business?   If this is the case, I would create the self-employment activity and report the IRS form 1099-NEC as income reported within the self-employment activity.   In TurboTax Premier Online, report self-employment income and expenses by following these directions:   Down the left side of the screen, click Federal. Down the left side of the screen, click Wages & Income. Click on the drop down arrow to the right of Self-employment. Click to the right of Self-employment income and expenses. At the screen Tell us the type of self-employment work you do, enter the answer and click Continue. Establish the self-employment activity and report the income and expense. Report the IRS form 1099-K:   At the screen Which type of income is your 1099-K for, report the IRS form 1099-K proceeds as Other.   Select This amount in box 1a is too high.... and report the full amount. The amount in box 1a should be reported on Schedule 1 Additional Income and Adjustments to Income as an amount reported to you on form 1099-K that was included in error.     Retain all paperwork with you income tax files should a tax authority contact you at a later time.  

To delete a form: Windows instructions Open or continue your return. Switch to Forms Mode by selecting the Forms icon. From the menu, select the form you want to remove. After the form is generated in the right pane, select the Delete Form button. Follow any onscreen instructions to remove the form or forms. Mac instructions Open or continue your return. Switch to Forms Mode by selecting the Forms icon. From the menu, select the form you want to remove (if you don't see it, select Open Form at the top). From the Forms menu, select Remove [form name]. Follow any onscreen instructions to remove the form or forms.

Thanks for the response. I missed the deadline since I did not get the entire 401k closed in the 2024 tax year. Part of it was closed in 2025; I thought I had a calendar year. That's what I got for being my own "tax advisor" for this literally once in a lifetime event!   I will try your suggestion later in the day.   Thanks again!

The key is that you have to use the same ID and password as last year   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.

The Clean Vehicle Credit comes with income limitations for who can claim it. Eligibility is based on the lesser of your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) for the year that the new clean vehicle was placed in service or for the preceding year. The limits are: if your filing status is Married Filing Jointly: Your MAGI can’t exceed $300,000 if your filing status is Head of Household: Your MAGI can’t exceed $225,000 if your filing status is Single or Married Filing Separately: Your MAGI can’t exceed $150,000 The qualified energy-saving equipment covered by the Residential Clean Energy Credit includes: solar-powered equipment that generates electricity or heats water solar power storage equipment with a capacity of at least 3 kilowatt hours (kWh) is required. qualifying installation and labor costs The tax credit doesn't apply for systems that you lease or for systems that you use to heat a swimming pool or hot tub.   This tax credit is non-refundable.  It can offset your income tax liability dollar-for-dollar, but any excess credit won’t be refunded.    However, if the credit exceeds your tax liability for the year, you can deduct the unused portion in future years so long as the credit remains in effect   For more information, please read this TurboTax article: Federal Tax Credit for Residential Solar Energy   "If you purchase EV charging equipment for your principal residence, you may be eligible for a tax credit for the charging station.    This credit is 30% of the cost of 1) the EV charging port, 2) components and parts that are essential to the operation of the charging port, and 3) labor for constructing and installing the charger, up to $1,000.    A credit in the same amount is also available for energy storage associated with the home charger."   U.S. Department of Energy - Alternative Fuels Data Center   Entering Energy Home Improvements: Open your return (if not already open). Enter "energy improvements" in the Search box. Click on "Jump to energy improvements" link. Enter "Yes" to the question, "Did you make any energy efficient improvements in 2024 or have a carryforward from 2023?". Click on Continue. Enter energy improvements information, and Continue.   TurboTax FAQ: Where do I enter qualified energy-saving improvements?