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I see, thank you so much for your time. I had a couple of questions. Should I wait until the current status of my application is marked as complete before proceeding further? Is there a separate amendment required for my state tax return as well? When does the amendment process for the 2025 tax year begin? If I have received an excess refund, what is the correct process to repay the extra amount?

I am assuming you are a US Citizen.  If so, then you would file as a part year resident if you were not in the country for  2025 up until December and your home prior to leaving the country was in PA.     The exception would be if you had a home in MA the entire time that you maintained, received your mail, had your drivers license registered too, etc.  In this case, then this would be considered a temporary absence and you would then file as a full year resident of MA if you did not have any other permanent home.  If you are not a US Citizen or Green Card holder, then your time outside of the country may mean you did not meet the substantial presence test.  If this is the case, you may need to file form 1040 NR which TurboTax does not support, but our partner Sprintax.com does.  They would also then be able to help you with your state taxes and what you need to file. 

I used the desktop version and followed the guide from this link: How do I enter a backdoor Roth IRA conversion? It all matches up in part I but part II - 2025 Conversions From Traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs, line 16 shows 7,000 and line 17 shows 7000 and line 18 shows 0. Is this correct? Last year when I filed part II was blank.

You will need to amend the Form 1040 and file Form 1040-NR instead.   TurboTax does not support Form 1040-NR, but we do partner with Sprintax to handle 1040-NR forms.    You can use them to amend the return you filed and generate the correct non-resident return.   Please visit the TurboTax/Sprintax site for more info.

@user17703170199  The Form 1099-R section is available in all TurboTax editions, online and desktop.   The 1099-R was finalized and available in the Online editions on 01/21/2026 The 1099-R was finalized and available in the Desktop editions on 01/22/2026   If you are using the online editions, clear cache and cookies on your web browser.  Or change your web browser to either Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.   If you are using the desktop editions, click on Online at the top of the desktop program screen.  Then click on Check for Updates.

This means you're responsible for calculating and entering the taxable portion of the distribution, not the sender. From TurboTax - Is my distribution nontaxable if Box 2a on my 1099-R is 0 or blank?:   ..if Box 2a is blank (empty) on your 1099-R form, the taxable portion of your distribution needs to be calculated:   If the distribution is from a traditional IRA, we'll ask you some questions regarding your non-deductible contributions and then calculate the taxable amount based on your information.   If the distribution is from a pension, we’ll consider the entire distribution taxable unless you can calculate the taxable amount and enter it in Box 2a. Don't enter an amount unless you know the taxable portion of your distribution. We've got help on entering your 1099-R. To get to the 1099-R section of your return:   TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to the 1099-R screen under Wages & Income   TurboTax Desktop: Search for 1099-R, and select the Jump to link or, Go to Federal Taxes. If asked, How do you want to enter your income?, select I'll choose what I work on. Under Retirement Plans and Social Security, select Start or Update next to IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R). Given that this is a civil service pension, I recommend contacting the plan fiduciary administrator (bank) or your union/civil service retirement contact for assistance in figuring your taxable / nontaxable amount(s). See also: IRS Publication 721 (2024), Tax Guide to U.S. Civil Service Retirement Benefits

1. Home office rules: Must have a positive income to subtract the expense from - check your sch C, line 31 for a positive number The space must be exclusive - it sounds like it is for you Regular use - it sounds like that is the case for you. 2. Items purchased for resale: Are considered inventory and are listed under Cost of Goods sold Cost of Goods sold - select cost and use the cost of the item You must have records - if you don't have receipts, you should keep a log book or spreadsheet showing the date purchased and the amount paid, The IRS allows you to convert personal items to business items using the lower of what you paid or fair market value. 80% rule is a myth and red flag for an audit. Qualified Business Income is a 20% deduction. See What's the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction?   Caution - be sure you know how to file your business. I don't know if you are an LLC, partnership, in a community property state, etc so I hope you know which forms and how many to file. If not, see Married couples in business.  

@aviaasus You could try H&R Block Premium and Business as that product does support Kansas K-41.   See https://www.hrblock.com/pdf/hrb-software-forms/business-forms.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOoqB1SYDiRto3RKH2_iBHNlWFA1dLrkJEV99X6dyCp2U5tPQnmvO

curious if any other tax prep softwares are having the same issue with depreciation? has anyone checked? to Intuit, how do you plan on accomodating your customers for their inconvenience? will you offer a discount?

This would be correct based on how the Indiana code is written.  The social security deduction is based on the year you received it, not the year it was for. There is not an exception for payments received in one year for a prior year. So since you received it in 2025, it would be deducted in 2025.   "This deduction must be reduced by the total amount of any Social Security benefits and railroad retirement benefits received during the taxable year." Income Tax Information Bulletin #26