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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

Go to Federal> Deductions and Credits> Your Home to enter mortgage interest, property taxes, and mortgage insurance that you paid in 2023.   You should have a 1098 from your mortgage lender that shows this information.  Lenders send these in January/early February or you may be able to import the 1098 from the lender’s website.

Premiums?  You can only enter interest paid for a mortgage on a tax return, if you are itemizing deductions and have enough itemized deductions to exceed your standard deduction.   You cannot change the tax year.   The current online program is for 2024 only.   Only a 2024 return can be prepared online and only a 2024 return can be e-filed.   Online preparation and e-filing for 2021, 2022, and  2023 is permanently closed. Note:  The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac.  It cannot be used on a mobile device.   To file a return for a prior tax year  If you need to prepare a return for 2021, 2022, or 2023  you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign,  and mail the return(s) https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/ You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.   Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0   When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.   Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.     Your itemized deductions have to be more than your standard deduction before you will see a change in your tax owed or tax refund.  The deductions you enter do not necessarily count “dollar for dollar;” many of them are subject to meeting  tough thresholds—medical expenses, for example, must meet a threshold that is pretty hard to reach. (Only the amount that is MORE than 7.5% of your AGI counts)   The software program uses all the IRS rules that apply to the expenses you enter, and it tells you if you have enough to use your itemized deductions or if using the standard deduction is more advantageous for you.  Under the tax laws that have been in effect since 2018, some deductions have been capped—there is a $10,000 limit to the itemized deductions for state, local, property and sales taxes.   The standard deduction makes some of your income “tax free.”  It is not a refund.  You will see your standard or itemized deduction amount on line 12 of your 2023 Form 1040.     2023 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS   SINGLE $13,850  (65 or older/legally blind + $1850)    MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $13,850  (65 or older/legally blind + $1500)    MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $27,700  (65+/legally blind) )  + $1500 per spouse    HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD  $20,800 (65 or older/blind)  + $1850)  

It depends.   If the reward from staking is for additional tokens, it would be treated as ordinary income and reported according to these instructions.   If the reward from staking represents an increase in the value of tokens already held, then it would be reported a capital gains.     How do I enter my crypto in TurboTax provides a guide to assist you with entering the information into TurboTax.   You can also refer to this link for an overall guide to cryptocurrency.

There is no stimulus for 2024.  The federal stimulus checks were issued for tax years 2020 and 2021; it is too late to get that stimulus money now in 2025.      Do you mean you need to prepare tax returns for some past years as well as for 2024? Each tax year has to be filed separately using the forms for the specific tax year.  They cannot be combined in any way--do not even put them in the same envelope when you mail them.  Software for past years is available back to 2021.  Any earlier years can only be prepared on paper forms by hand--and those refunds have been forfeited now.   The current online program can only be used for a 2024 return--no other year.  And if you did not file a timely 2023 return you will have trouble e-filing 2024.  When it asks for your 2023 AGI try using zero.  If zero does not work then you have to print, sign and mail 2024.       You cannot change the tax year.   The current online program is for 2024 only.   Only a 2024 return can be prepared online and only a 2024 return can be e-filed.   Online preparation and e-filing for 2021, 2022, and  2023 is permanently closed. Note:  The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac.  It cannot be used on a mobile device.   To file a return for a prior tax year  If you need to prepare a return for 2021, 2022, or 2023  you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign,  and mail the return(s) https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/ You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.   Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0   When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.   Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.  

thank you!  I am filing US taxes but have foreign earned income in Italy (Italy resident for entire tax year). I am a US citizen and an Italian citizen. It is the first time I am claiming Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. I used June 6, 2023 as the start date. Thank you! 

If you are still having issues after contacting the IRS, you can contact a Taxpayer Advocate.  A Taxpayer Advocate will act as a liaison between you and the IRS if you are unsuccessful in obtaining answers when contacting the IRS directly.

Following the directions you sent me leads nowhere.  I did actually finish my tax return and electronically mailed it in through your system but I keep getting emails that say that I have not finished.     I need to save and print my final document.  How do I do that? 

I had this question/problem for tax year of 2023.  I was still not able to get turbo tax to give me the option for tabor tax refund after trying the above suggestions. I was still either doing it incorrectly or the software was preventing me.   My solution was  going directly to Colorado State and filing an amended return which worked easily and I did receive the refund.  For 2024 I did not have an issue but I was more careful not to miss it this time in the initial preparation.  

Please contact us for further assistance.  When you reach an agent, please tell them you need to speak with the team that handles the Up To 5 Days Early check.  Once you are transferred, let them know that you would like to have a new check issued to you.   @Yoshi329 

@jyee315  (a) what do you mean by "US-Resident" --  are you saying you are US person ( citizen/GreenCard/Resident for Tax purposes  ) or that you are  NRA  in the US not having met the  SPT yet? (b) If I assume that you are US person with US Tax-home,  and your spouse  ( Canadian citizen ?) lives with you , then , absent any legal documents/ agreements otherwise, marital prop may come under State laws -- marital ownership of assets.   (c) In general, when filing jointly, as long as one of you are liable for the debt, interest paid is deductible  under the  home/second-home grouping , if you take itemized deduction.  Since you are filing MFJ, I am assuming that your spouse has a TIN  ( SSN or ITIN )--yes ?   Does this help or am I in the left field ?   Is there more I can do for you ?

It depends.     Some amended returns for states can be e-filed while others cannot.  Please see can I e-file my amended state return for more details as it would relate to your specific state return.  If you are unable to e-file, you can mail your amended state return to file.