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a month ago
I would report in the cost basis. See this IRS FAQ. A8. Your basis (also known as your “cost basis”) is the amount you spent to acquire the virtual currency, including fees, commissions and othe...
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I would report in the cost basis. See this IRS FAQ. A8. Your basis (also known as your “cost basis”) is the amount you spent to acquire the virtual currency, including fees, commissions and other acquisition costs in U.S. dollars. Your adjusted basis is your basis increased by certain expenditures and decreased by certain deductions or credits in U.S. dollars. For more information on basis, see Publication 551, Basis of Assets. @Max3721
a month ago
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This is so frustrating. It was supposed to be on 2/11 and now says 2/18. It's 4pm MST with the run round again. How is anyone supposed to get their taxes done without getting penalized? I am beyo...
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This is so frustrating. It was supposed to be on 2/11 and now says 2/18. It's 4pm MST with the run round again. How is anyone supposed to get their taxes done without getting penalized? I am beyond upset with this. I have never had these types of issues. Nobody at turbo tax will help and the IRS says it has nothing to do with them because th form was updated in Dec 2025.
a month ago
It depends on whether this is a capital loss carryover or if this is a net operating loss (NOL) carryover.
A capital loss carryover is used against other capital gains each year with an overall...
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It depends on whether this is a capital loss carryover or if this is a net operating loss (NOL) carryover.
A capital loss carryover is used against other capital gains each year with an overall limit of $3,000 loss allowed per year for each year there continues to be an overall loss.
A NOL is an overall income loss, in other words your taxable income for the year if a negative amount. A NOL cannot be carried back, only forward. A new Form has been created for use in determining the allowed loss.
Individuals, estates, and trusts use Form 172 to figure the amount of the NOL that is available for carrying back or forward.
NOL carryback eliminated.
Generally, you can only carry NOLs arising in tax years after 2020 to a later year. An exception applies to certain farming losses, which may be carried back 2 years. See section 172(b) and Pub. 225, Farmer’s Tax Guide.
When a net operating loss (NOL) is initially entered into TurboTax Online or TurboTax Desktop it will be incorporate that into the current tax return once you have completed the NOL worksheet(s). It will also know if any of the NOL was used on your tax return. What TurboTax will not do is to calculate an NOL.
To enter the NOL into your tax return in the carryover year use the steps below:
Open your return > Search (upper right) > Type net operating loss > Click the Jump to... link
Continue to follow the screen prompts to enter your carryover NOL
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a month ago
Here are steps you can take from the IRS - Understanding your Form 1099-DA:
If your Form 1099-DA has incorrect information
Request a corrected form from the issuer – see "Filer" on the to...
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Here are steps you can take from the IRS - Understanding your Form 1099-DA:
If your Form 1099-DA has incorrect information
Request a corrected form from the issuer – see "Filer" on the top left corner of Form 1099-DA to find the name and contact information of the issuer.
Keep a copy of the corrected Form 1099-DA with your records, along with any correspondence you have with the issuer Don't contact the IRS. We can't correct your Form 1099-DA.
Don’t wait to file your taxes.
Report income from the corrected Form 1099-DA on the appropriate tax return or schedule as you normally would.
In the meantime, you may want to consider filing an extension of your tax returns' due dates with the federal government and state(s). Learn more: How to File a Tax Extension Online With TurboTax (IRS Form 4868)
a month ago
Form 1098-Q reports details about a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract (QLAC). You don’t need to enter this form into TurboTax since it isn’t a taxable event and there’s no entry screen for it in t...
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Form 1098-Q reports details about a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract (QLAC). You don’t need to enter this form into TurboTax since it isn’t a taxable event and there’s no entry screen for it in the software. Hold on to this form for your records.
The IRS receives a copy of this form to know that the premium amount (up to certain limits) should be excluded from your required minimum distribution (RMD) calculations.
a month ago
What exactly does "erroring out" mean? If you are getting an error message, what is the complete exact message? Are you getting the error when you enter the W-2G information, or in Smart Check, or at...
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What exactly does "erroring out" mean? If you are getting an error message, what is the complete exact message? Are you getting the error when you enter the W-2G information, or in Smart Check, or at some other point?
Are you saying that the W-2G has no entries anywhere except the reportable winnings in box 1? If that's true, did you leave all the other boxes empty in TurboTax? In TurboTax did you select a state in box 13 or enter a payer's state ID? If so, delete those. Leave boxes 13 through 18 empty in TurboTax, and do not enter a state ID number.
Are you using TurboTax Online or the TurboTax Desktop software?
a month ago
Hello, I am an international student, and I got into the USA in Dec 2020, and I haven't left since then. In the past, I filed my taxes with Sprintax as a nonresident alien, but this year I qualif...
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Hello, I am an international student, and I got into the USA in Dec 2020, and I haven't left since then. In the past, I filed my taxes with Sprintax as a nonresident alien, but this year I qualify to file as a resident alien. However, my school issues me a Form 1042-S with scholarship and fellowship payment and federal and state taxes withheld. I am using TurboTax and I found a website that explains how to for 1042-S manually on Turbotax here: https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/how-to-report-1042-s/00/3319522 The step-by-step process is: Open your return in TurboTax Click on Wages & Income Scroll down to All Income Scroll down to Less Common Income Scroll down to Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C Click Start Scroll down to Other reportable income Answer yes and record this as 1042-S income and then the amount Now to report the tax withheld: With your return open Click on Deductions & Credits Scroll down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid Click on Other Income Taxes Scroll down to Other Income Taxes Click on Withholding not already entered on a W-2 or 1099 The problem I am facing is that, I have followed these steps and but in the State and Federal taxes withheld under (Withholding not already entered on a W-2 or 1099) but I noticed that after I am done with federal tax and I move to the state tax section, there is another section called "Other Income Taxed by Indiana" asking me to put information about other income. Should I put the income from my 1042-S here again? I noticed that when I enter that income, it significantly reduces my state return, in fact, I have to pay the state. There is also no place to enter the state tax withheld in this section. What should I do?
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We would be happy to help you with easing the pain of filing your 2025 tax return. Can you give us some details on where you might be stuck or having trouble with filing your taxes? Once we have mo...
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We would be happy to help you with easing the pain of filing your 2025 tax return. Can you give us some details on where you might be stuck or having trouble with filing your taxes? Once we have more information, we will be better able to assist you!
a month ago
It is not asking if YOU have an EIN, rather the county that pays you.
All counties should have an EIN number.
I'm not clear what you mean by Box b.
If you are unclear about entering the E...
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It is not asking if YOU have an EIN, rather the county that pays you.
All counties should have an EIN number.
I'm not clear what you mean by Box b.
If you are unclear about entering the EIN for your 1099-R, look for a nine-digit number near the name and address of the Payer on the 1099-R. It may be listed as a Federal Identification Number or Payer's ID.
a month ago
Can you clarify and be more specific/descriptive as to what information TurboTax is requesting that is not on your 1099-B?
a month ago
@baldietax wrote: @M-MTax - maybe weekend... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Could be. I have rentals with depreciation deductions, but this would have zero impact on me (if I used TurboTax to file) since I wouldn...
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@baldietax wrote: @M-MTax - maybe weekend... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Could be. I have rentals with depreciation deductions, but this would have zero impact on me (if I used TurboTax to file) since I wouldn't even consider filing my own return until mid-to-late March.
a month ago
How can I import 2024 tax?
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a month ago
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Yes, you probably qualify as a full time student for 2025. But, as others have said, it probably doesn't matter.
It depends on what you are trying to accomplish by being an independent tax fil...
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Yes, you probably qualify as a full time student for 2025. But, as others have said, it probably doesn't matter.
It depends on what you are trying to accomplish by being an independent tax filing fulltime student and not be claimed as a dependent on your parent's return.
Basically, there is nothing to gain.
With the 2018 tax law change, most students will get the same refund whether they claim themselves or not. The personal exemption has been eliminated and the standard deduction increased.
However, you only qualify for an education credit, if you are not a dependent. But, there's a new urban myth among college students that says they can get a $1000 from the government just for filing a tax form. For most of them, they simply aren't eligible. A full time unmarried student, under age 24, even if you don't qualify as a dependent, is only eligible for the refundable portion of the American Opportunity Credit if he supports himself by working. You cannot be supporting yourself on parental support, 529 plans or student loans & grants. It is usually best if the parent claims that credit.
a month ago
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today is 2/18/2026. where is 8915-F I swear if it is not out today I am leaving for someone else.
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a month ago
Texas has no state income tax, but is a community property state, so we assume the wife must file CO state income tax on her half of the husband's W2 income and half of all joint interest/investments...
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Texas has no state income tax, but is a community property state, so we assume the wife must file CO state income tax on her half of the husband's W2 income and half of all joint interest/investments. CO does not allow couples to file state taxes separately if federal taxes are filed jointly. Is it possible for a married couple to file federal married filing jointly, the wife file CO state taxes on her community property half, and the husband file no state income tax since he is not a resident of a state that requires it? How can we handle this situation in Turbotax desktop?
a month ago
To calculate your line 16 tax look at your Qualified Dividends and Capital Gain Tax Worksheet (QDCGTW) as this form is the one used to calculate your taxes for your return. You can see each step, th...
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To calculate your line 16 tax look at your Qualified Dividends and Capital Gain Tax Worksheet (QDCGTW) as this form is the one used to calculate your taxes for your return. You can see each step, the income involved and the tax rate for that portion.
If you are viewing online, look at Form 1040 between lines 15 and 16, there is a smart worksheet. If the box for QDCGTW is checked, the rates are being correctly applied.
If you are using the desktop, switch over to Forms mode and look at the worksheet. Look at lines 18 and 22 with extra attention.
Some factors can affect the calculations, short term gains are ordinary income and do not qualify. Higher income have higher rates.
To print or view your forms, including all worksheets:
In desktop, switch to Forms Mode.
For online:
On the left side, select Tax Tools
Select Print center
Select Print, save or preview this year's return
If you have not paid, select pay now.
a month ago
Hey sorry missed your reply inbetween all the other chaos here so you need to enter it in 2 parts... the IRA part under Deductions & Credits all you are entering is the non-deductible contributio...
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Hey sorry missed your reply inbetween all the other chaos here so you need to enter it in 2 parts... the IRA part under Deductions & Credits all you are entering is the non-deductible contribution, and it sounds correct at the end when it says you are not getting the deduction as you want it to be non-deductible. you did not make a Roth contribution you did a Roth conversion so don't enter anything about Roth contribution here. and then under Wages & Income you should have input the 1099-R from Schwab for the conversion from your Trad IRA to the Roth IRA, and after inputting that 1099-R there are a series of questions where you can specify that you converted that money to Roth. here are the official steps to follow which should help: https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/retirement-benefits/enter-backdoor-roth-ira-conversion/L7gGPjKVY_US_en_US as suggested on the page above you can do an initial check on lines 4a/4b of your 1040 which should be viewable even before you pay for TT Online. Once you've paid you will be able to view the 8606 in your PDF with all forms and worksheets.