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It depends. The answer assumes your condo home was never used as a rental home at any time. It's important to answer all the questions carefully and review the qualifications below.   Qualifyin... See more...
It depends. The answer assumes your condo home was never used as a rental home at any time. It's important to answer all the questions carefully and review the qualifications below.   Qualifying for the exclusion In general, to qualify for this exclusion, you must meet both the ownership test and the use test. If you are filing jointly with your spouse, either you or your spouse must meet the ownership test while both you and your spouse must meet the use test individually. If you or your spouse owned the home for at least 24 months (2 years) out of the last 5 years leading up to the date of the sale, you meet the ownership test.  If you and your spouse owned the home and used it as a residence for at least 24 months (2 years) of the previous 5 years, you meet the use test.  You can meet the ownership and use tests during different 2-year periods.  However, you must meet both tests during the 5-year period ending on the date of the sale. Generally, you're not eligible for the exclusion if you excluded the gain from the sale of another home during the two-year period prior to the sale of your home.  Refer to Publication 523 for the complete eligibility requirements, limitations on the exclusion amount, and exceptions to the two-year rule. Where do I enter Form 1099-S? @dvdbuddy 
I see conversations of people somehow using xls spreadsheets to import this info into TT. I also think there is a way of connecting to my brokerage accounts from within the TurboTax itself. But am no... See more...
I see conversations of people somehow using xls spreadsheets to import this info into TT. I also think there is a way of connecting to my brokerage accounts from within the TurboTax itself. But am not sure.   I'm specifically looking to import 1. date of sale 2. net gain/loss information   This needs to be done so that I can apportion my gains between different states as I've moved several times in 2025.   Thank you very much in advance for all the wonderful replies.
I have windows 10 and wish to continue with turbtax and want to know of any options   
You received an email that we cannot see that tells you why your tax return was rejected.   Some rejected returns can be fixed and re-filed.  Some have “un-fixable” reasons for the rejection and ha... See more...
You received an email that we cannot see that tells you why your tax return was rejected.   Some rejected returns can be fixed and re-filed.  Some have “un-fixable” reasons for the rejection and have to be mailed instead.    What is the rejection code or rejection message?     If it was rejected for AGI—-your 2024 AGI might not be in the IRS system if you filed late.   Try using zero instead.   If filing with zero is rejected then file again but select the option that you did not file last year.  The IRS does not see that question and it will allow you to e-file with no AGI question.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/agi/help/where-do-i-correct-my-agi-in-turbotax-online/00/26311   If that does not work and you still cannot e-file, then print, sign, and mail your tax return.    
TT says; Prepare a mock Married Filing Separately (MFS) return for each taxpayer. This is for your records only and will be used to generate separate state returns for each person. The mock federal ... See more...
TT says; Prepare a mock Married Filing Separately (MFS) return for each taxpayer. This is for your records only and will be used to generate separate state returns for each person. The mock federal returns aren't filed.   How is the change from MFJ to MFS on the copied Fed return accomplished as there are no steps to follow from TT. Why couldn't this be done automatically by TT? Also there is no comparison of the 2 filing methods for the state MFJ vs. MFS to even compare if this is worth the hassle. Can you even complete the state return as MFJ overriding the TT dialog? Really frustrated with the lack of clarity and instructional content here
You received an email that we cannot see that tells you why your tax return was rejected.   Some rejected returns can be fixed and re-filed.  Some have “un-fixable” reasons for the rejection and ha... See more...
You received an email that we cannot see that tells you why your tax return was rejected.   Some rejected returns can be fixed and re-filed.  Some have “un-fixable” reasons for the rejection and have to be mailed instead.    What is the rejection code or rejection message?     If it was rejected for AGI—-your 2024 AGI might not be in the IRS system if you filed late.   Try using zero instead.   If filing with zero is rejected then file again but select the option that you did not file last year.  The IRS does not see that question and it will allow you to e-file with no AGI question.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/agi/help/where-do-i-correct-my-agi-in-turbotax-online/00/26311   If that does not work and you still cannot e-file, then print, sign, and mail your tax return.    
Go back through the sale of home section and review your answers to the questions.   If you sold your primary personal residence and you lived in and owned the home for at least two years in the ... See more...
Go back through the sale of home section and review your answers to the questions.   If you sold your primary personal residence and you lived in and owned the home for at least two years in the five year period on the date of sale, you do not have to report the sale if your gains are less then the exclusion amounts of $250,000 if filing Single or $500,000 if filing Married Filing Jointly (and both lived in the home for two years). Gain or Loss = Sales Price minus Sales Expenses minus Adjusted Basis (Purchase Price plus the cost of improvements prior to the sale) Selling cost can include escrow fees, legal fees, real estate agent commissions, advertising costs, and even home staging fees. If you had a gain greater then the exclusion amounts then you would have to report the sale. Also, if you received a Form 1099-S for the sale either with a gain or a loss, the sale has to be reported. You will need the online TurboTax Premium edition to report the sale if you are using the online editions. Make sure that you indicate that you want the sale of the home reported on your tax return.   Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business) Click on Wages and Income (Personal Income using Home and Business) Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown) Scroll down to Less Common Income On Sale of Home (gain or loss), click the start or update button
You must enter the amount either in the Business Income section OR the 1099-MISC section.  Do not double enter and the income is not double counted.
In order to take a closer look at the situation you described to try to offer an explanation or determine if there is something that needs further attention, it would be useful to have a diagnostic c... See more...
In order to take a closer look at the situation you described to try to offer an explanation or determine if there is something that needs further attention, it would be useful to have a diagnostic copy of your tax data file.  The diagnostic file will not contain personally identifiable information, only numbers related to your tax forms.     If you would like to provide us with the diagnostic file, follow the instructions below and post the token number along with which version of TurboTax you are using in a follow-up thread.   Use these steps if you are using TurboTax Online:   Sign in to your account and be sure you are in your tax return. Select Tax Tools in the menu to the left. Select Tools. Select Share my file with agent. A pop-up message will appear, select OK to send the sanitized diagnostic copy to us. Post the token number here.    If you are using a CD/downloaded version of TurboTax, use these steps:   Select Online at the top of the screen. Select Send Tax File to Agent. Click OK. Post the token number here.   If you are using a Mac version of TurboTax, use these steps:   Go to the Menu at the top of the screen and select Help. Then, Send Tax File to Agent. Post the token number here. @user17724743702 
I think this is a software issue. Can I speak to someone?
Federal and state refunds come from completely separate entities.  There is no rule as to which one will come in first or how long it will be between their arrival in your account. TurboTax gives y... See more...
Federal and state refunds come from completely separate entities.  There is no rule as to which one will come in first or how long it will be between their arrival in your account. TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer.  “21 days”  is not a promise from TurboTax or the IRS.      First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted:  https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/   Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.     You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2025 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:    https://www.irs.gov/refunds   To track your state refund:     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_US_en_US?uid=lt447ebr   If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/refunds-take-longer-others/L14YlqFrH_US_en_US?uid=lexdr7zh . https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/irs-refund-taking-longer-21-days/L2vRAJbdU_US_en_US?uid=lexe7lst         If you are getting earned income credit on line 27 or additional child tax credit on line 28 You are subject to the delay required by the PATH act.  Do not expect your refund before early March   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/internal-revenue-service/federal-refunds-delayed-due-path-act/L5jnQJsBi_US_en_US   Note:  “Accepted” is not the same as “approved”.  TurboTax tells you the e-file was accepted if the IRS deems that there is enough information on the return for them to take it in for processing.   Only the IRS can approve of the refund, which is a later stage of processing.  If the IRS approves your refund they will provide a date for the refund to be issued.   FROM THE IRS WHERE’S MY REFUND SITE: https://www.irs.gov/wheres-my-refund How it works Where's My Refund shows your refund status: Return Received – We received your return and are processing it. Refund Approved – We approved your refund and are preparing to issue it by the date shown. Refund Sent – We sent the refund to your bank or to you in the mail. It may take 5 days for it to show in your bank account or several weeks for your check to arrive in the mail.  
When originally stepping thru efiling I had the option to do so with federal and two states. I ignored the federal, and efiled with the states. Now when I go back to efile the federal return, there'... See more...
When originally stepping thru efiling I had the option to do so with federal and two states. I ignored the federal, and efiled with the states. Now when I go back to efile the federal return, there's no path to do that - says I'm 'Done'.
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The answers to your questions are shown below.   Questions: Will TurboTax automatically use the entire Qualified Business loss amount in part 1 above to alleviate the amount of Capital Gains... See more...
The answers to your questions are shown below.   Questions: Will TurboTax automatically use the entire Qualified Business loss amount in part 1 above to alleviate the amount of Capital Gains tax and other incomes taxes if any? It depends. If you are referring to the unallowed passive losses, then all of that total loss will be used on Schedule E and reduce any other taxable income in the year of sale. As for the Recaptured Depreciation tax amount calculation, will TurboTax use the total amount reported in the Prior plus the Current Depreciation columns and half 2026 depreciation used in part 2 above... Or, TurboTax will used the 27.5 yrs life method to calculate the Recapture Depreciation Tax amount used in Schedule D calculations. I have to ask because the amount of recaptured depreciation taken is not the same depending on which method TurboTax may uses. Yes, TurboTax will use all prior depreciation, to the extent of the gain on the sale, as the recapture amount and because it's residential rental property the maximum tax will be 25% if your overall income is at or above that tax rate. Any remaining gain, if applicable, will fall into the capital gains tax rates, which will be no more than 20% tax, again, depending on your overall income in 2026. Note: How to Avoid the Underpayment Penalty: In general, you may owe the penalty for 2026 if the total of your withholding and timely estimated tax payments didn’t equal at least the smaller of:  90% of your 2026 tax, or  100% of your 2025 tax. Your 2025 tax return must cover a 12-month period. Special rules for certain individuals.  Note: High-income taxpayers.  If your adjusted gross income (AGI) for 2025 was more than $150,000 ($75,000 if your 2025 filing status is married filing separately), substitute 110% for 100% in (2) above.  
If you prepared and filed your 2022 tax return using TurboTax, you have certain options for audit defense. Please see these instructions to find your audit support for the 2022 tax year: What ty... See more...
If you prepared and filed your 2022 tax return using TurboTax, you have certain options for audit defense. Please see these instructions to find your audit support for the 2022 tax year: What types of audit support does TurboTax provide? TurboTax offers the following options for support when you receive an audit notice. Audit Support Guarantee Description: Free one-on-one audit guidance when you file a return with any TurboTax version except TurboTax Business for Windows Services: Consultation with a trained tax professional if you receive an audit notice Year-round answers to your audit questions Assistance with what to expect and how to prepare for an audit Contact info: Call 800-624-9066 for assistance Audit Defense Description: Optional paid add-on service that must be purchased when you file your taxes Available through MAX Defend and Restore (TurboTax Online), PLUS, or as a standalone service (TurboTax desktop software) Services: Full audit representation by a licensed tax professional, including representation in front of the IRS Contact info: Create or sign in to your Audit Defense account to get started. You can also contact TaxAudit at 877-829-9695. How do I know if I purchased Audit Defense? To determine if you purchased Audit Defense, sign in to your TurboTax account, select the tax year under Your tax returns & documents, and select View order details. If you have PLUS, Max Benefits, or Premium Services listed, then you purchased Audit Defense. In TurboTax Desktop, it’s called Audit Defense for TurboTax Desktop. Tip: Have your notice and your tax return handy when you call. See: TurboTax - Audit Support Center
This is a public web site that can be seen by anyone—including scammers and would-be identity thieves who would love to contact you and pretend to be from TurboTax.  Please remove the personal inform... See more...
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If you want expert help you have to arrange that yourself.  We do not schedule or set up phone calls to users fro the user forum. LIVE ASSISTED https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/l... See more...
If you want expert help you have to arrange that yourself.  We do not schedule or set up phone calls to users fro the user forum. LIVE ASSISTED https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/live/how-it-works.htm     FULL SERVICE https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/live/full-service/     Live expert help with desktop software   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/experts-advice/turbotax-desktop-live-tax-advice/L2nvxpA4W_US_en_US?uid=m5leh972  
I am assuming that this is for a Minnesota Renter's Credit.  If so, go to Tax Tools on the left of your screen, then Tools, then select Delete a form.  Choose the trash can next to Schedule M1RENT: R... See more...
I am assuming that this is for a Minnesota Renter's Credit.  If so, go to Tax Tools on the left of your screen, then Tools, then select Delete a form.  Choose the trash can next to Schedule M1RENT: Renter's Credit.   
Federal and state refunds come from completely separate entities,  There is no rule as to which one will come first or how much time there will be between their arrivals.  Some states process returns... See more...
Federal and state refunds come from completely separate entities,  There is no rule as to which one will come first or how much time there will be between their arrivals.  Some states process returns quickly and some are very slow.   STATE RETURN Make sure your state return was accepted:  https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/   To track your state refund:       ttps://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_US_en_US?uid=lt447ebr https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0