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You can still file your retun in TurboTax even if Box 13 on your W-2 is not checked. However, you should still inform your employer about the missing information.  Code D in Box 12 indicates to TurboTax that you are covered by a retirement plan at work.

No.  TurboTax cannot get your 2024 W-2.   You need to get it for yourself from the employer.    You might need to phone, text, drop in, email and/or snail mail an old employer to make sure they know where to send your W-2.   Or: You can get a wage and income transcript from the IRS:  It will not show the actual W-2, 1099’s, etc, but will show the income information the IRS received.  It will not, however, show your state information. It will only show the federal information. https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript      Get a copy from Social Security (for a fee of $62).   To get a copy of a W-2 from Social Security https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-02501     You cannot change the tax year.   The current online program is for 2025 only.   Only a 2025 return can be prepared online and only a 2025 return can be e-filed.   Online preparation and e-filing for 2022, 2023, and  2024 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 2022, 2023, or 2024  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.    

Clear and Start over, just don't start over    You might also edit your account first Open "My Account" on the bottom of the home page in TurboTax Online and change your ID, Email or Password first   Here is a link on the steps to Clear and Start Over

Refund Advance Eligibility Here are some of the eligibility requirements to qualify for a Refund Advance loan:   You’re 18 or older Your expected federal refund amount is $500 or more You’re not a resident of North Carolina, Connecticut, or Illinois You’re e-filing your federal tax return with TurboTax Your physical address is listed on your tax return. Your address must be located in one of the eligible states and can’t be a PO box or prison address You’re not filing one of these tax forms: 1310, 4852, 4684, 4868, 1040SS, 1040PR, 1040X, 8888, or 8862 You aren’t filing on behalf of a deceased taxpayer You must report income on a Form W-2, 1099-R, or Sched C You must open or have an existing Credit Karma Money™ checking account

Thank you!  I want to clarify I DID get a1098, but the closing cost pre-paid interest was not on that 1098 since the loan was sold.  Should I add the points to the 1098 that I received, or add a new one and say "The seller is financing this loan and we didn't received a 1098"?  

I saw this (your method to fix it) when I was trying to fix it, but every time I unchecked the box, on the next screens it was put back. However, I fixed it a different way: I deleted everything and started over, but this time I did not upload the pdf of the 1099-INT, I just manually entered the information, and it printed the 1040 correctly. So all is well now, and my returns were filed and accepted.