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not sure if this is the only problem you're having but you need to set browser permissions to allow the import, see   https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-vanguard-brokerage-update-is-available-from-vanguard-but-not-on-turbo-tax/01/3773709#M1402209

@VolvoGirl  Lost my internet for awhile....panicking while I restarted stuff  took too long. My battery backup actually failed with a relatively new battery.   That edit made more sense.......i.e. before vs minus ____________________ Anyhow, I can see it could have been two different things: Either: 1) they didn't actually have the right numbers entered into their box 5  or,  2)  They added all the existing boxes up and only thought the gross total should have been $57k.

Yes How to transfer last year’s return?    https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/transfer-last-year-return-turbotax-online/L279eUvY2_US_en_US?uid=m6ayqk1s  

When you go to enter your 1099-INT there will be two options, one to import your data and one to "type it in myself".  If your lender is not on the list of financial institutions that have partnered with TurboTax then you will probably have to type the information from your 1099-INT form into the system.     You can also make a point of mentioning to your financial institution that they should partner with TurboTax the next time that you speak to them!

not sure what you mean by significantly different to previous years unless you previously used desktop and switched to online?  which do you mean to use?   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/enter-1099-b/L7MFY1jNg_US_en_US

Yes, it is possible to mix and match your foreign taxes. IRS Publication 514 says you must choose to take a credit or a deduction for all foreign taxes you pay in a year. However, you can mix them if specific taxes aren't eligible for the credit. You cannot take a credit and a deduction for the same tax.    Since you have the TurboTax software, go to your forms mode and select Schedule A. Go to line 6 and enter "Foreign Income Taxes on income not creditable due to U.S. loss." and then the amount. This will now become an itemized deduction."    The basis for this is found under "Exceptions for foreign taxes not allowed as a credit." It identifies Section 901(m) as the legal anchor for your situation. The text specifically states:"You paid or accrued taxes on income or gain in connection with a covered asset acquisition. Covered asset acquisitions include certain acquisitions that result in a stepped-up basis for U.S. tax purposes"   For the IRS, a "Covered Asset Acquisition" (CAA) is a technical term for a transaction where the U.S. and a foreign country disagree on the value (basis) of an asset.   The Basis Step-Up: When you inherited the home, the U.S. gave you a "stepped-up basis" to its Fair Market Value ($150,000) under Section 1014. The Foreign Disparity: The foreign country likely ignored this death-time reset and calculated your tax based on a much lower "carryover basis" (what your father originally paid). The "Disqualified" Portion: Section 901(m) says that because the foreign country is taxing "income" that the U.S. doesn't even recognize (the difference between your $50k sale and the $150k basis), that portion of the tax is disallowed as a credit. The Resulting Deduction: Because the tax is "not allowed as a credit" under this specific rule, Pub 514 grants you the exception to deduct it on Schedule A, even if you are taking the credit for other things, like your dividends.        

Don't use the social security tab, use the 1099-R tab, right underneath it.   Once you answer NO that you don't have any 1099-Rs, TurboTax will ask you about disaster distributions and then it will ask about your RMD.         First question should be:  

1099-INT or 1099-B?   Coupon interest from bank or brokered CDs should be reported on 1099-INT.  If you had a brokered CD the redemption may be reported on 1099-B.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/enter-form-1099-int/L647oy31F_US_en_US   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/enter-1099-b/L7MFY1jNg_US_en_US

If your tax refund is enough to cover TurboTax fees (plus the $40 processing fee), there may be another issue that disallows use of the pay-by-refund option.  You can find additional qualifications needed to Pay-by-Refund here: Can I pay with my refund?