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No, you should not keep contributing.After you move to Ireland and no longer earn U.S. W-2 wages, you usually can’t contribute to a U.S. 401(k), especially if you have no plans on returning to the US.   As far as transferring or liquidating, there are several options to consider.   Roll over to an IRA (The "Wait and See" Strategy) Most expats roll their 401(k) into a Traditional IRA. This keeps the money tax-deferred in the U.S. and gives you more control over investments. There is no immediate tax consequence if you do this and the funds will continue to grow with interest.  If you choose this option, you must eventually take distributions (RMDs) starting at age 73. If you cash out now, you will face the 30% withholding (unless reduced by the treaty) plus a 10% early withdrawal penalty if you are under age 59½. Ireland will tax this as income. While you can often use the Foreign Tax Credit to avoid paying the full amount to both countries, you will ultimately pay whichever country has the higher rate (usually Ireland).   You may consider the  "Roth Conversion".  Some people convert their Traditional 401(k) to a Roth IRA while their U.S. income is low (perhaps during the "transition year"). You pay tax now, but the money grows and can be withdrawn tax-free later.    Before you consider this option, you must verify if Ireland recognizes the tax-free status of a Roth IRA (many countries do not).

At least for the mobile version and elsewhere, the only option is to enter a date. This is problematic as most investments i purchased over a several year stretch. It may be that I have to enter dates but seems like I remember last year just uploading the form and the program sorting it out. It also may be that I have to switch to my laptop to complete this.

Since your transcript shows that nothing is being withheld from your refund with regard to your spouse, there is no need to file the Form 8379 Injured Spouse Allocation.  Just keep it with your tax records with a note that you did not file it for 2025.  If the need arises later, you have it ready to go.   If your state has a Form 8379, you may still need to file that one in the event that part of your state refund will be used to pay your spouse's debts.   @jroden 

The CP5071 is for Identity Verification. This is an IRS routine security measure, not an audit. You can Verify online at  irs.gov/verifyreturn and use the ID.me service. You can call the specific number listed on your notice. You will need: Your notice (CP5071/5071C),  The tax return for the year mentioned,  The prior-year return,  And have W-2/1099 forms available See IRS guidance Verify your return

Once you have purchased Will Builder, you can access the service via a link provided in your confirmation email or through the TurboTax support site.   Will Builder helps you to create wills, living wills, and powers of attorney.   Accessing the Tool: Once purchased, you can access the service via a link provided in your confirmation email or through the TurboTax support site. Support: If you cannot find it, contact TurboTax Support or ARAG Customer Support directly. You can contact TurboTax Support or ARAG Customer Support directly.  What is the TurboTax phone number?   Click here for What's Will Builder by ARAG® in TurboTax?

It means that the estimated date was the beginning of March, but the IRS has not released the payment yet, so no exact date can be provided.  So unfortunately, we just need to wait for the IRS to provide a date of when they will release the payment.

The federal government doesn't offer a general organ donation expense credit. But, as Xmasbaby0 mentioned, some states provide a state tax credit or deduction for unreimbursed organ donation expenses. You can check your state’s Department of Revenue website for “living organ donor tax credit” details. Or let us know what your state is and we'll point you in the right direction. 

This is schedule to be ready March 4, due to IRS changes to the instructions recently.   If you want to make changes or add a document to a tax return that has already been filed and accepted by the taxing agency, you should follow these guidelines.  You must first wait until the initial return is completely processed.  You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return.  Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return.   The refund calculator will start new at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due  Only make changes to the areas of your return that need to be corrected.  You have three years from the date you filed your return or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment  Select your product below and follow the instructions.  Amend TurboTax Online  Amend TurboTax CD/Download 

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