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@evanodrew    The 17,750 is correct, the extra is not included in the Std Ded amount itself.   BUT The extra $6,000(single)/12,000(MFJ) for you does not show as part of the Std Ded on line 12e   ......it is on an entirely separate line...as part, or all of line 13b on the form 1040 (a couple other things can add into line 13b)   And it phases out if your MFJ AGI exceeds $150,000  (or over 75,000 if filing Single) And it isn't allowed at all if you are Married and filing separately,  MFS

The Trump account question comes up in the final File section. It shows up after entering direct deposit information and reviewing filing choices.  It is triggered by claiming  A dependent under 18 With a valid SSN, Typically for children born between 2025 and 2028.  If you've filed your taxes, you can't go back and change them, but there's a website under construction that you can go to: Trump Accounts jumpstart You can request updates from this site.  

If your refund is enough to cover TurboTax fees (plus the $40 processing fee), you may have a certain form in your return that doesn't allow the Pay With Refund option.   You can find additional qualifications needed to Pay-by-Refund here:   Can I pay with my refund?    

We anticipate the depreciation calculations within the software should be updated after February 13, 2026. Our tech team is working hard to release the updates before that date.    Please be aware that this update will affect depreciation for Schedule E (Rental Properties) only. Schedule C (Self-Employment) was updated previously and should be working in all versions of TurboTax.

You will need to wait until the updates are released to be sure your depreciation calculations conform to the new IRS rules. Manual entries will not circumvent the form hold for depreciation. These are IRS constraints. Please be reassured that our development team is working hard to release these updates as soon as possible.

No.  The lenders title policy would be part of the bank/ finance charge and cannot be added to the property cost basis.  Any costs that are related to financing are not added.  The CPL Lender fee also cannot be deducted.    Basically, if the fee would NOT be on there if you didn't have a loan on the home, it cannot be deducted.     Fees that can be added to the cost basis are:  Abstract fees (abstract of title fees).   Charges for installing utility services.  Legal fees (including title search and preparation of the sales contract and deed).  Recording fees.  Surveys.  Transfer taxes.  Owner's title insurance.  Any amounts the seller owes that you agree to pay, such as back taxes or interest, recording or mortgage fees, charges for improvements or repairs, and sales commissions

@mariettaga01    It as not a Credit...its an income deduction. __________________ The extra $6,000(single)/12,000(MFJ) for you does not show as part of the Std Ded on line 12e   ......it is on an entirely separate line...as part, or all of line 13b on the form 1040 (a couple other things can add into line 13b)   And it phases out if your MFJ AGI exceeds $150,000  (or over 75,000 if filing Single) And it isn't allowed at all if you are Married and filing separately,  MFS

Gambling To enter the W-2G  or other documents For your Gambling winnings--Go to Federal>Wages & Income>Less Common Income>Gambling Winnings You can enter your winnings, and then keep clicking through the interview to enter gambling losses.   https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/how-do-i-claim-my-gambling-winnings-and-or-losses   Gambling winnings are taxable income.  Losses are an itemized deduction.  If you do not have enough itemized deductions to exceed your standard deduction, your losses will have no effect. https://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/income-and-investments/how-are-gambling-winnings-taxed-8891/     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)

If you are referring to a lump sum Social Security payment, then you can go back into that section of your return to change the year.     As you go through the Social Security section again, there will be a summary page showing any lump sum information that has already been entered.  You can either delete that entry entirely by using the trash can icon at the right, or you can edit it to change the year using the magnifying glass at the right.   To learn more, see the following TurboTax help article:   What is a lump-sum Social Security payment?  

Did you already e-file?  If you did NOT e-file you can go to the FILE section  step 2 to enter/change how you want to receive your refund.  If you want direct deposit you need the routing number and your own account number.    If you e-filed: Banking information for direct deposit is wrong or closed If you entered incorrect banking information for your refund, you can change it if your return is rejected.  If it is accepted, however, it is too late to change it.  The bank will reject the refund and send it back to the IRS.     https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/news/tax-tips/direct-deposit-changes-for-2026-could-affect-how-and-when-you-get-your-refund/2026/01/   If you take NO action—-the IRS will freeze your refund for at least six weeks and then mail you a check.   If your refund is sent back to the IRS—- make certain that the address you entered on your Form 1040 is correct.  And…open all mail, even if it looks like junk mail.

@teremiah2002    It's already in there and automatically fills in base on the birthdates you entered: BUT   The extra $6,000(single)/12,000(MFJ) for you does not show as part of the Std Ded on line 12e   ......it is on an entirely separate line...as part, or all of line 13b on the form 1040 (a couple other things can add into line 13b)   And it phases out if your MFJ AGI exceeds $150,000  (or over 75,000 if filing Single) And it isn't allowed at all if you are Married and filing separately,  MFS

If you are getting Social Security benefits, the amount paid from your benefits flows automatically to medical expenses when you enter the SSA1099 for your Social Security.  So you do not enter it again.      If you paid out of pocket for Medicare then you can enter the amount as a medical expense.     MEDICAL EXPENSES The medical expense deduction has to meet a rather large threshold before it can affect your return. The amount of medical (including dental, vision, etc.)  expenses that will count toward itemization is the amount that is OVER 7.5% of your adjusted gross income. You should only enter the amount that you paid in 2025—do not include any amounts that were covered by insurance or that are still outstanding.  Of course, your medical expenses plus your other itemized deductions still have to exceed your standard deduction before you will see a difference in your tax due or refund.   To enter your medical expenses go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Medical>Medical Expenses       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)