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@debiowen4 Well....I just became aware that TT opened the system up to e-filing today, so maybe you really did e-file.   If so, that is unfortunate, since your return is all wrong, and it is going to sit on a server for several weeks until the IRS begins to accept returns at the end of the month.  There is nothing you can do to change your messed up return that has 2024 information on 2025 forms.   You will need to wait for the IRS to either accept or reject the return.   If they reject it, you can then go in and carefully delete the 2024 information and enter 2025 information instead, and re-file the return when all of your correct 2025 data has been entered.  If the IRS accepts the incorrect return you just e-filed (unlikely) then you will have to wait for them to process it fully and then amend it by preparing a Form 1040X---which you will not be able to do much sooner than late February.   Meanwhile....if you need to file a 2024 tax return, follow the instructions give in the earlier reply and use desktop download software for 2024.

You will get a 1099R for that.  You need to wait for all your tax forms to come in the mail.  They have until Jan 31 to mail it to you or you can usually get it online  by logging into your pension account.   Oh the 1099R input section is not ready yet.     Enter a 1099R under Federal Taxes Wages & Income Then scroll way down to Retirement Plans and Social Security Then IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R) – Click Start

I manually enter my Vanguard consolidated 1099  tax form.  Yes you need to double check anything that you import.   Are you using the Online version or the Desktop program?  You should be able to fix anything that imported wrong or is missing.    Did you get your 1099 yet from Vanguard?  It might not come out until mid to late February.  Maybe last year you imported early and later there was a corrected 1099 from Vanguard.  

E-filing is not open yet, so you could not have "just filed."   If the advance loan was not offered to you, then for some reason you did not qualify.     In January there will be a refund advance loan that you may be eligible for when you are ready to file; no money is issued to you until your e-file is accepted by the IRS.  The IRS will not begin to accept 2025 e-files until late January.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/refund-advance/L52Mg0G5u_US_en_US?uid=mit7zs6h        

No Tax on Overtime For tax years 2025 through 2028, individuals who receive qualified overtime compensation may deduct the pay that exceeds their regular rate of pay (generally, the “half” portion of “time-and-a-half” compensation) that is required by the Fair Labor Standards Act and reported on a Form W-2, Form 1099, or other specified statement furnished to the individual. Maximum annual deduction is $12,500 ($25,000 for joint filers). Deduction phases out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $150,000 ($300,000 for joint filers). The deduction is available for both itemizing and non-itemizing taxpayers.   IRS website - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/treasury-irs-provide-guidance-for-individuals-who-received-tips-or-overtime-during-tax-year-2025   The no tax on overtime is calculated on Schedule 1-A (Part III) and the amount flows to Form 1040 Line 13b   Schedule 1-A is estimated to be finalized and available in TurboTax on 01/14/2026

In order to file as Head of Household, YOU must have a qualified dependent, not just live with someone else who has a dependent of their own.   Am I Head of Household?   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-filing-status/qualify-head-household-2021/L0NxUtVc2_US_en_US?uid=m5x19jkx What is a "qualifying person" for Head of Household?   If you qualify as Head of Household, when you enter your marital status (single or married filing separately) into MyInfo, and then enter your qualifying dependent, TurboTax will offer HOH as your filing status.  

Where to find the License Code https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/i-can-t-find-my-license-code/01/852973 How to get started with the Desktop program, install and activate it https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/product-delivery/download-software-turbotax-com/L7u9oLEkq_US_en_US?uid=luqgvzrd  

@brenick1   Huh?  I bought my Windows Home & Business program from Costco online on 12/1/25.  When I finally got the Software Activation Keys email (email took an hour) I clicked on Download link. It took me directly to Turbo Tax to download.  Had to pick my product then select Win or Mac. Program downloaded.  Check back though your emails and the junk or spam folder.   Here's  my email.    If you got the License Code from Costco you can get the download here, https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/install-turbotax    

I just talked to Costco support. The person (Ashley) said the Costco TurboTax download service is not yet activated, and she had no information on when it will be ready. Just be patient was her recomendation.