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The exact environment with exactly the same results.  The only difference is probably the hardware.  I am running on an inexpensive PC as TurboTax does not support a Mac running Apple silicon.     If the data is not available yet as some people suggest then TurboTax should be smart enough to say that. To me saying success means success and not the results that I am seeing.  For me, this is just another TurboTax issue.  Each year it seems to be getting worse. 

It depends on how you define normal. The main issue is a difference in accounting methods. You report income in the year you actually receive the money. Since you didn't get the cash for that second invoice until 2026, it's 2026 income for you.    Their accountant likely uses "accrual" accounting, where they record the expense the moment they receive your invoice or estimate. They are trying to "pull" the deduction into 2025 to lower their taxes, even though they haven't paid you yet. if this is the case, they should not issue a 1099-NEC reflecting that amount, basically asking you to accept their accounting method.    This isn't fraud, but a difference in accounting methods. You do need to protect yourself from an IRS Automated Underreporter (AUR) notice. The IRS computers will see a 1099 for, say, $10,000, but your tax return only shows $7,000. This triggers an automatic letter. Their refusal to issue a corrected 1099 NEC can produce dire consequences for you.   Fortunately, there's way to report this in TurboTax to protect yourself and to adjust the extra income reported by their accountant.   Create an "Adjustment" to back it out:   In the Wages & Income section, go to Self-Employment Income (Schedule C). Under Expenses, look for Miscellaneous or other expenses. Enter a description like: "Erroneous 1099 amount - income not received until 2026" or "Adjustment for unpaid 1099-NEC income per Cash Basis accounting." Enter the discrepancy amount (the unpaid thousands) as a positive expense. As a result, your "Gross Receipts" will match the 1099 (keeping the IRS happy), but your "Net Profit" (the amount you‌ pay taxes on) will only include the money you‌ received for 2025.   One final note, on next year's return, you will need to add that amount as income on your 2026 return, in addition to the 1099 NEC's you receive. There is an entry in your Self-Employment income section to add that in as "other income".               

I'm using your online version, so it should be the most up to date version! I cleared Cache and Browsing History, and the screen still says, "Depreciation and Amortization will be ready by February, but likely sooner". Please help again! screenshot

Don't do it if you want to e-file.  The Fidelity Premier does NOT include filing the tax returns and it costs $188 to e-file on that one.  Costco and probably others have the Premier with e-filing federal and state for $65.  Of course, you can still mail them in for the cost of postage, insurance, rproof of delivery...whatever that costs.  Be careful though since USPS no longer considers it 'received' when you give it to them.  

Box 16 on a W-2 form is where your state wages are reported. If you live in a state that does not tax income, the box may be blank or missing. If so, you don't need to make an entry in TurboTax for it. Otherwise, you can enter the amount in box 1, which is the federal wages, if you know all of your federal wages are taxable on your state return.

The “senior deduction” is added automatically by the software based on the date of birth and filing status you entered into MY INFO.  You do not need to take any extra steps to enter it. (And…the new senior deduction has nothing to do with whether you are getting Social Security)     2025 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS SINGLE $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind + $2000) MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind +1600) MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $31,500  (65 or older/legally blind + $1600) HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $23,625 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)     For 2025 through 2028 there is an extra  deduction amount of up to $6000 per individual 65 or older filing Single, MFJ, or HOH which is phased out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers.   (The deduction phases out completely at $175.000 Single or HOH, or $250,000 joint)   The $6,000 senior deduction will be calculated on 1040 Schedule 1-A page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors which goes to 1040 line 13b. It is separate and in addition to the Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e.  Turbo Tax automatically includes it. IRS Schedule 1-A https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1040s1a--dft.pdf  

Here is where the refund advance option is.  When you get to the screen that says, "Get your federal refund faster" and it gives the option of Fast deposit to Credit Karma or a bank account, select "No thanks". The next screen is "How would you like to receive your federal refund?" If you are eligible for the Refund Advance, you will see this as an option.   The Refund Advance is not available to everyone.    Here are a couple things to check: If you are using a TurboTax partner affiliate link to use the software, the Refund Advance will not be available. If you select the 5 Day Early Refund Delivery, you will not see the Refund Advance option, but you can return to the refund selection page and find all the options listed. See this resource for more information:  Offer details and disclosures for the Refund Advance  program   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