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March 18, 2026
3:25 PM
The most reliable way to remove this income in the current software version is to enter a manual adjustment in the Other Non-Wage Income section.
Go to the State Taxes tab and begin (or "Upd...
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The most reliable way to remove this income in the current software version is to enter a manual adjustment in the Other Non-Wage Income section.
Go to the State Taxes tab and begin (or "Update") your New Jersey return.
Continue through the interview until you reach the screen titled "Any Other Non-Wage Income?" (This is usually right after the interest/dividend screens).
Enter "Exempt University Fellowship" (or "Fellowship reported on Federal return")
Description: "Exempt University Fellowship" (or "Fellowship reported on Federal return")
Amount: Enter the amount as a negative number (e.g., -5,000).
This will create a subtraction on your NJ-1040, Line 26 (Other Income), effectively canceling out the fellowship income that TurboTax automatically pulled from your Federal 1040.
March 18, 2026
3:25 PM
You have the option to use Easy Extension (a separate TurboTax website) rather than filing from within your TurboTax product if you choose.
However, you can file the extension within your retur...
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You have the option to use Easy Extension (a separate TurboTax website) rather than filing from within your TurboTax product if you choose.
However, you can file the extension within your return following the procedures below and it won't transmit your tax returns with it.
To file Form 4868 in TurboTax to request an extension on time to file your tax return, select your situation:
TurboTax Online: follow these instructions to e-file your extension.
TurboTax CD/Download software: follow these instructions to print Form 4868.
Keep in mind: An extension doesn't give you extra time to pay your taxes, but it'll keep you from getting a late filing penalty. (You'll still owe interest if you pay after the deadline.)
If you wish to add TurboTax Live Assisted (formerly Expert Assist) to your online return, select the Live Tax Advice/Expert Help button within the app to upgrade, enabling on-demand advice, screen sharing, and a final expert review. This service connects you with tax experts for personalized guidance, available 7 days a week during tax season. The advice will be limited to issues pertaining to the preparation of your tax return (i.e., the assister will not be authorized to provide general financial advice).
March 18, 2026
3:24 PM
I am attempting to file my daughter's (dependent in college) taxes. I am answering the questions in the easy step process regarding: Did the student complete 4 years of post secondary education as...
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I am attempting to file my daughter's (dependent in college) taxes. I am answering the questions in the easy step process regarding: Did the student complete 4 years of post secondary education as of 1/1/2025? Was this student enrolled at an eligible education institution? Was this student enrolled in a program that leads to a degree, certificate, or credentials? etc. The only answer that is propagated on to the sheet - Person on Return is the first question, no other answers are being carried forward. I am seeing this problem in other areas as well with my own form. Please advise if I am to over ride the software and manually answer the questions in the forms or is there another approach to justify my paying Intuit for the software year after year?
March 18, 2026
3:24 PM
It's not the 5 digit PIN. The AGI must come from an originally filed federal return. If by chance you amended, you need the original AGI. Next the PIN is any 5 digit number and you can change it any ...
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It's not the 5 digit PIN. The AGI must come from an originally filed federal return. If by chance you amended, you need the original AGI. Next the PIN is any 5 digit number and you can change it any and every year if you wish. The zip code is always easy, but you choose the 5 digits that work for you.
March 18, 2026
3:24 PM
What are the instructions for Box 10 on the Schedule K-1 Attachment for the Section 1231 gain? This information may provide the answer you need.
March 18, 2026
3:23 PM
I don’t want to have to pay the extra money that I paid to get my tax return sooner when I am almost at the 21 day limit that the IRS itself gives to get your refund back.
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March 18, 2026
3:23 PM
Is anyone else having problems?
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March 18, 2026
3:23 PM
@be18 wrote: I am using new computer and turbo tax 25 says it cannot find my 2024 turbo tax file even though I had the 2024 files transferred to the new computer Are you using a Mac computer...
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@be18 wrote: I am using new computer and turbo tax 25 says it cannot find my 2024 turbo tax file even though I had the 2024 files transferred to the new computer Are you using a Mac computer or Windows PC? When you transferred files to the new computer, was it the *.tax2024 data file, a 2024 PDF, or both? If you copied the 2024 data file to the new computer, do you remember the directory location where you placed the data file on the new computer? We don't know what you're using, but on a Windows PC the default location for the TurboTax data files is the Documents\TurboTax folder, but in moving to a new computer, you could have placed them anywhere. Search your entire system for any file ending in *.tax2024 or you can also search for all files with the *.tax extension. The method to do that differs a bit between Windows and Mac. Without knowing the operating system, there's not much more to say yet.
March 18, 2026
3:22 PM
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March 18, 2026
3:21 PM
TurboTax did not reduce the amount of refund by the underpayment penalty . The program has no info on how to address paying the penalty. Please help.
March 18, 2026
3:20 PM
It depends. First wait to see if your return was accepted or rejected.
Accepted: An amended return must be completed to make the corrections.
Rejected: Make the change before you resubmit yo...
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It depends. First wait to see if your return was accepted or rejected.
Accepted: An amended return must be completed to make the corrections.
Rejected: Make the change before you resubmit your return through e-file.
If it was accepted you can amend your tax return using the information below. Do not change anything until you review the instructions so that TurboTax knows the original numbers and the corrected ones. Use the links below for assistance and readiness.
How to Correct Federal Tax Returns
Amend a tax return for the current tax year
March 18, 2026
3:20 PM
You can go back and change your choice between the standard deduction and itemizing at any time before you file your return.
TurboTax automatically selects the option that gives you the bigg...
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You can go back and change your choice between the standard deduction and itemizing at any time before you file your return.
TurboTax automatically selects the option that gives you the biggest tax break based on the info you entered, but you can manually override this.
To change your selection in TurboTax Online, follow these steps:
-Select Federal from the left menu and then Deductions & Credits.
-Scroll to the bottom of the Your tax breaks page and select Wrap up tax breaks or Done with Deductions.
-Continue through the screens until you reach the one titled The Standard Deduction is Right for You! or Itemizing Deductions is Right for You!
-Check the box for Change my deduction to see a comparison of both amounts and select the one you want to use.
March 18, 2026
3:19 PM
I've been a TT user for 20+ years. The RMD 2025 is a TT programming issue and they need to step up, own the RMD issue problem and stop ignoring their problem. One comment I read is looking good to m...
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I've been a TT user for 20+ years. The RMD 2025 is a TT programming issue and they need to step up, own the RMD issue problem and stop ignoring their problem. One comment I read is looking good to me, spend $36 and purchase H&R Block tax program. It works with no RMD run around. Its also cheaper than spending $60 for a TT expert to fix TT poor RMD Code. I am very disappointed with TT for ignoring and not fix this obvious problem. How many times does a user have to delete and reenter their 1099R.
March 18, 2026
3:18 PM
When I complete entering my deductions, the option to change from standard to Itemized deduction never appears. It seems like there is a bug in the software. I was able to select Itemized initially an...
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When I complete entering my deductions, the option to change from standard to Itemized deduction never appears. It seems like there is a bug in the software. I was able to select Itemized initially and I was reviewing my return in order to file it and now TurboTax has selected standard deduction and won't let me change it back.
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March 18, 2026
3:18 PM
No. Click on Add a State to let you back into your return. Do not click on Amend. You aren't really going to add a state, this just lets you back in to make your corrections and/or adjustments.
March 18, 2026
3:17 PM
Both Fed and VA had all info posted and I was told everything was correct I tok a few days off and thought I would just get back online and finish but I cant seem to figure out how to get back where ...
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Both Fed and VA had all info posted and I was told everything was correct I tok a few days off and thought I would just get back online and finish but I cant seem to figure out how to get back where I left off
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March 18, 2026
3:17 PM
Subj form received from Office of Personnel Management. 1099R shows as follows: Blk 1: 19160.00 Blk 2a: 18686.00 Blk 9b: 12323 What is my "Tax-free amount previously recovered"?
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March 18, 2026
3:16 PM
If you are using TurboTax Desktop and get the "snag" message:
Make sure the software is updated. See this help article for instructions to run a manual update.
Reboot your device.
Chec...
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If you are using TurboTax Desktop and get the "snag" message:
Make sure the software is updated. See this help article for instructions to run a manual update.
Reboot your device.
Check your firewall and antivirus settings. Make sure they aren't blocking any feature of the software. Please see this help article for more information.
Clear cache and cookies
If you are still having trouble, you might also try these steps:
Run the Windows System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files.
Delete the downloaded file and download TurboTax again from InstallTurboTax.com. Sometimes files get corrupted during the download process.
Restart your computer in Selective Startup Mode, and then install TurboTax.
Install TurboTax on a different computer.
If you have tried ALL of the troubleshooting steps and the issue is still not resolved:
See this help article for instructions on how to contact TurboTax customer support depending on which product you are using.
March 18, 2026
3:16 PM
Would it be considered abandoned?
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March 18, 2026
3:16 PM
Take the steps listed in our help article, How do I handle capital improvements and depreciation for my rental, to add depreciation.