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Thanks this hack worked!  But oooooh, why is Intuit such a horrible company that it can't get importing correct? I mean, this has to be the first thing that Q/A should do when testing their software. Please hire good engineers Intuit! This is embarrassing for you.    Oh, and please fix!!!!

That isn't my current issue. They just lumped my tips and wages altogether in box 3, instead of separating the wages into box 3 and the tips into box 7. But as far as I can tell, turbo tax hasn't got a work around for me to list my tips and get the OBBBA deduction.

@Opus 17 From Pub 526 Giving Property That Has Decreased in Value If you contribute property with an FMV that is less than your basis in it, your deduction is limited to its FMV. You can't claim a deduction for the difference between the property's basis and its FMV. Your basis in property is generally what you paid for it. If you need more information about basis, see Pub. 551, Basis of Assets. You may want to see Pub. 551 if you contribute property that you: • Received as a gift or inheritance; • Used in a trade, business, or activity con ducted for profit; or • Claimed a casualty loss deduction for. Common examples of property that de crease in value include clothing, furniture, appli ances, and cars. Giving Property That Has Increased in Value If you contribute property with an FMV that is more than your basis in it, you may have to re duce the FMV by the amount of appreciation (increase in value) when you figure your deduc tion. Your basis in property is generally what you paid for it. If you need more information about basis, see Pub. 551. Different rules apply to figuring your deduc tion, depending on whether the property is: • Ordinary income property, or • Capital gain property     Since the insurance company paid for it, isn't their basis zero? With a zero basis, would they not have capital gain income if sold? @Opus 17 @knowitall80  I did miss some one important caveat FMV must be reduced by the amount that would have been long-term capital gain if 1) it was contributed to a private nonoperating foundation (did wran about tax exempt status), 2) the property is put to unrelated use by the charity ( unlikely since it's hearing aids) 3)  the taxapayer uses the 50%-of-AGI limit    

It's possible some of your forms are not yet available for filing.   What state is it? What do you see when you go through the REVIEW tab?  Is there any message?   You can check the projected dates of availability for the Federal and state forms with the tool below.  You will see 2 columns of dates.  One for print availability, and one for e-file availability.  Run the tool on Federal, and then run the tool on your state.   TurboTax Form Availability Tool  

The broker would code the distribution as "early distribution, no known exception."  Turbotax will ask if any exceptions apply, and you be able to enter the amount of your prior contributions and any other prior withdrawals.  If your contributions are larger than your withdrawals, the withdrawal will not be taxed.  You don't attach any documents or proof to your tax return.  Your signature of your tax return is your self-certification that your figures are true and accurate.  If the IRS decides to audit you (less than 1% are audited), then it is up to you to show by records and other information that your figures are accurate.  

You are correct in thinking that claiming a deduction might be improper since you did not pay for the items yourself.   First, you can't claim the "cost" in any case.  If you can claim any deduction, it would be for the "fair market value" -- what a fair buyer would pay a fair seller in an unforced and open sale.  The FMV might be the cost, but maybe not, it depends on the item.  The FMV for items that are technically used, even if they are "new unused in box" is rarely equal to the cost the original buyer paid.   Then, because you did not pay for the items, you generally can't claim anything because your basis is zero.      However, if your husband has passed away, then you received a "stepped up" basis equal to half the fair market value on the day he died.  So your tax deduction for the donation would be half the FMV.   If you live in a community property state, you receive a stepped up basis equal to the entire FMV on the date of his death, and you could claim that amount as a deduction.     @Mike9241 's answer that you could claim the FMV if you owned it more than one year would only apply to property that has increased in value since you acquired it.   Assuming the hearing aids have either maintained their value or declined in value (because they are technically "used"), then your deduction is limited to your basis.  (see IRS publication 526)

@Phishman wrote: The kids were with me more than with her. I have ways of proving it. When you say they will process both returns do you mean we both would get a return then they investigate and whoever they find shouldn’t of claimed them they require it to be paid back? Correct.  When there is a conflicting dependent claim, the IRS will process both tax returns and pay any claimed refund.  Then, usually 6-9 months later, both taxpayers will get letters asking them for more information.  Eventually, the IRS will rule on who was allowed to claim the dependent(s), and the other taxpayer will be assessed tax, interest, and late payment fees retroactive to the original April 15 filing deadline.     So even if your ex files first and claims the children (which will block you from e-filing), you can still print your return and file by mail, and you should expect to get your claimed refund, with an investigation later.