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You didn't mention what state.  If this is Utah, be sure that it is 14 characters and no hyphens.  It should be 11 digits and then ending in wth (in lower case).   Example 12345678911wth   It has to be that way on all your W-2's and 1099's that have a Utah state withholding ID.   If you already did that, and still getting an error, delete the W-2 (or 1099) and enter it from scratch.  Again, be sure to use lower case for the wth

I'm not sure of the software that he would be using. It would probably be on the initial input screens   It would indicate on his Form 1040 Tax return On the front page Half way down Under Standard Deduction Someone can claim ...

Yes, you can choose to file only one state using TurboTax even if you need to file two states.     Just be aware that depending on the reason you need to file the second state that you may need information from the state return not done in TurboTax to accurately complete the one that is done with TurboTax if you are claiming a credit for taxes paid to another state.    

You do not need to enter anything on your 2024 tax return since Roth 403(b) contributions are after-tax contribution. Therefore, it is not necessary to add anything to your wages. You will get a 2025 Form 1099-R with code 8 in 2026 to report any gains on the excess and this will be entered next year on your 2025 return.  You can ignore the 2025 Form 1099-R with code P and B.   Please see Pub 525 for additional information.

The 10% deduction on your withdrawal are taxes withheld, and not the 10% early withdrawal penalty.   Tax withheld is just an estimated advance payment of your taxes. The final tax amount can only be determined when you fill out your tax return. The taxes withheld serve as a credit against your tax liability. If too much tax was withheld, you'll receive a refund; otherwise, there'll be a tax due.   You have to enter that form 1099-R on your tax return.

You will not enter the building costs as you incur them.  The building will be an asset, so when the asset is put into  use, you will enter all the costs of building the building and then depreciate it over its useful life.  For a commercial building, the useful life is 39 years. 

You can claim the interest deduction, if you meet the three requirements: You paid the interest You are legally obligated to pay it (co-signing counts) The student was your dependent, at the time the loan was used to pay for qualified educational expenses (the TT pop up says “when you took out the loan”) In TurboTax, enter the 1098-E as if it was your own. 

You can preview your tax return by going to:   On the menu bar on the left that shows. Select Tax Tools On the drop-down select Tools Tip: If you don't see the dropdown for Tools, Minimize the federal and state options using the down arrow. On the popup menu Select View Tax Summary On the left sidebar Select Preview my 1040. Schedules 1,2 & 3 are included if you scroll down past your 1040. To return to the entry screens press Back on the sidebar. Some key numbers on your 1040 tax return are: Line 9 - Total Income Line 11 - AGI Line 15 - Taxable Income Line 19 - Child Tax Credit Line 24 - Total Tax. Line 25 d - Withholdings. Line 26 - Estimated tax payments Line 27 - Earned Income Credit Line 28 - Additional Child Credit Line 33 - Payments including Credits. Line 34 - Overpayments. Line 37 - Tax owed.