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TO REMOVE TURBOTAX LIVE https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-subscriptions/remove-turbotax-live/L3WW5jwOM_US_en_US    HOW CAN I DOWNGRADE TO A LOWER VERSION https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/change-service-level/downgrade-lower-priced-version-turbotax-online/L2IDaMvkt_US_en_US?uid=m6ilzady

If your return has been transmitted and rejected by the IRS, you can correct your tax return and re-transmit.   If your return has been transmitted and accepted by the IRS, you will have to amend your Federal 1040 tax return.  However, before amending your tax return, do not enter the return and do not make any changes.   If your return has been transmitted and accepted by the IRS, you will not be able to electronically file a second tax return with another service.    Amended tax returns will not be available before the middle of February.  See forms availability here.    If you used TurboTax Online, log in to your account and select Amend a return that was filed and accepted.   If you used the CD/download product, sign back into your return and select Amend a filed return.   See also this TurboTax Help.  

In my test return, a long term capital loss shows on the Capital Loss Carryover Worksheet, Line 13, and also on Schedule D, Line 14 as a negative number.   If you're using TurboTax Online, close the program, clear your Cache and Cookies and step through this section again.   If you can share more details about what you're experiencing, we'll try to help.   @werlejan1 

It depends on how the RV is used. If it's used for business, you can deduct the business part of the expenses, excluding any personal use. If the RV is used as a second home, you can deduct mortgage interest and property or sales taxes.  If the RV is rented, you must report rental income. You may be able to deduct regular rental expenses, including repairs, maintenance, and depreciation.   @jciccone29    

Why are you trying to enter a W-2 that does not show any income? Click on Federal on the left side of the screen Click on Wages & Income On Wages & Salaries (W-2), click on the Revisit button On the W-2 Summary screen click on the trash can symbol to delete the W-2

You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed, nor can you stop it.  It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox on the corner.  The IRS does not allow you to take it back.   If you left out a W-2, a 1099G, or a dependent, or a 1099 etc…DO NOT change your return while it is “pending.”  The changes will go nowhere.   Now you have to wait until the IRS either rejects or accepts your return.  If your return is rejected, you will be able to go into your account and make the necessary changes to your tax return and re-submit your return.     If the IRS accepts your return, however, then you have to wait longer until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund.  THEN you can prepare an amended tax return and e-file or mail  it in. You have to be able to work from that return exactly the way it was when it was e-filed originally.  You will need to use a form called a 1040X.     Meanwhile, DO NOT go in and start changing anything on your return in the system, or you will make a mess for yourself.  Sit tight and wait until you see what the IRS does with the return you just e-filed   The Form 1040X you need becomes available in late February,  But wait until your return has been processed.

I understand the Idaho State Legislature is discussing possible legislation to incorporate all the facets of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act; however if one follows the current instructions provided by the Idaho State Tax Commission for the 2025 forms in order to determine how much of the SALT deductions from Federal Schedule A need to be added back in as income for Idaho tax purposes, the result is different from what TurboTax is calculating for that add-in. This is why the TurboTax result is incorrect, regardless of pending legislation.

Yes, you do.   EVERY W-2 even for small amounts has to be included.   Every 2025 W-2 that you received must be reported on your 2025 tax return, even if they are for small amounts.  Remember that each one of those W-2’s has your Social Security number on it, and that income was reported to the IRS by the employer.  You do not want trouble with the IRS for under-reporting your income or have your refund delayed by having missing income.   ALL of your W-2’s must be entered on the SAME tax return.     Go to Federal>Wages & Income to enter a W-2. After you enter the first one, you click Add Another W-2.        

Why are your children not qualifying as dependents?  It is hard to say without seeing your tax return.     Return to the software and review the questions and answers to see whether an incorrect entry was made.   In TurboTax Online, select My Info down the left side of the screen and review the questions and answers for each dependent child.   A dependent must meet the requirements of a qualifying child or a qualifying relative in order for you to claim them on your tax return.    The tests for a qualifying child are:   Relationship: Must be your child, adopted child, foster child, brother or sister, or a descendant of one of these (grand or nephew). Residence: Must have the same residence for more than half the year. Age: Must be under age 19 or under 24 and a full-time student for at least 5 months. They can be any age if they are totally and permanently disabled. Support: The dependent must not have provided more than half of their own support during the year. Joint Support: The child cannot file a joint return for the year. The tests for a qualifying relative are:   Qualifying Child: They are not the “qualifying child” of another taxpayer or your “qualifying child.” Gross Income: The dependent being claimed earns less than $5,200 in 2025. Total Support: You provide more than half of the total support for the year. Member of Household or Relationship: The person (a friend, girlfriend, non-blood relative) must live with you all year as a member of your household or be related to you. TurboTax software will ask you simple questions and give you the tax deductions and credits for which you are eligible based upon your answers.   See this TurboTax Help.

When you enter Form 1099-Q, the program asks all the questions regarding a rollover.  If it was done trustee to trustee, the transaction (1099-Q) needn't be entered / reported.    According to Pub 970 page 44: "Don't report qualifying rollovers (those that meet the above criteria) anywhere on Form 1040, 1040-SR, or 1040-NR. These aren't taxable distributions."