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Thank you @DaveF1006 ,  Your suggestion works in execution, but when I completed the return Turbo Tax states that "Returns with a negative amount on Other Income are not eligible for electronic filing". Is there another method?   It's disappointing that Turbo Tax made this change, it was much simpler (and clearer) to have the ability to mark the income as Not Attributable to NJ.

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

TurboTax is free only for very simple returns, and once you add certain forms like a 1099-NEC, itemized deductions, or certain credits, the IRS requires more detailed schedules, which moves you into a paid version.   The benefit is that TurboTax walks you through those complex rules, does the calculations automatically, and helps reduce errors compared to filing on your own.    You can review what triggered the charge under Tax Tools → Tools → My Fees, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.

Can you clarify the situation? Do you live in CT? If not, what state do you live in? Is this personal property tax (Like a Car) Or is it real estate tax? What association does CT have with the tax?

@stevecripe57  I am sorry for your loss.  A call to your bank branch, might be able to provide you at least a contact/phone number based ont he direct deposits. Did your wife, by any chance,  have an IRS.gov login? It utilizes IDME. If she doesn't, You should create one. >IRS.gov >Create new account ( USE IDME LOGIN) >Create a username >Create a password Enter all pertinent information about your wife that is asked- IE; Social Security number, DOB, and a cellphone# and/or email address Use yours if no longer available.  It might ask for a state/federal ID to be uploaded- if it does, then to that.  It will send a code to the phone or the email provided. If this works... Once in the site. go to IRS TRANSCRIPTS- Specifically the Wages and Income transcripts for year 2025. This will show all income reported under her SS#. Even though she is deseased. If the IRS doesnt have the information you require. Step 2 Create a My SSA account on Social Security Administration. Same as above- Using IDME. If this is a form of payment from a pension/retirement... The 1099 SA should be in the Tax documents tab.   I think the IRS will be your best outcome as all income is reported via SS#'s and available via the Transcripts.  I hope everything turns out ok for you.   PS. Companys that do not send out, income reporting forms to any person that recieved such income(s) is in IRS violation of late filing or non filing, and can be fined.

The IRA Information Worksheet is  for record-keeping .  There will be no change to your return if you don't fill it out. It is intended to track your non-deductible contributions.  It isn't required in your tax return. However, it's crucial for avoiding double taxation on future withdrawals. 

Thanks!  This is helpful.  However, I'm still having trouble figuring out where this income from plain ol' checks goes in TurboTax.  Under "Let's check for other situations," I marked religious employment.  Then Nonclergy (since he is not ordained yet).  But then it asks how to calculate the Social Security  and Medicare taxes and gives me 3 options, none of which apply: 1) Pay self-employment tax on this W-2 income 2) Social Security and Medicare taxes have already been withheld 3) This income is exempt from self-employment tax because I have an approved Form 4029 We didn't receive W2s (just checks), no taxes have been withheld of course, and we aren't exempt, either.  I'm not sure how to get to the Schedule C to fill it out that way.  What now?  

Thank you, @PatriciaV  I think that solves my problems on the 1041.  I just went ahead and mailed the LLC 1065s due to the charitable gift form error.  I am wondering though if when I go to efile the trust 1041 if that bug will impact that or if it was just affecting 1065s?  Or if it has been fixed yet.