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@ sambadiagne01  asked:  "How do I e file without the forced upgrade to premium?"   Please explain how you are using the word "Premium."   Are you referring to the product edition called Premium--an upgrade from the Deluxe edition?           Or are you referring to the Premium Services Bundle (with a $45 service fee), which filers in California have to purchase if they want to pay the TurboTax fees out of the Federal refund?    If you are a California filer and referring to Premium Services, you can remove that option and pay your TurboTax fees upfront by using a credit card, debit card, or a prepaid debit card you can buy in a store.   That will avoid the $45 service fee.  If that's what you are asking, we can tell you how.   Or are you asking about the Premium product edition?   What product edition is currently showing in the top left corner of your Online TurboTax account?  If it's trying to make you upgrade from Deluixe edition to Premium edition, then there must be something in your return that requires Premium edition, such as self-employed business, investment gains/losses, rental/royalty income, or the need to enter a K-1.   We can tell you more, but we don't yet know which of those "Premium" usages you are referring to. 

@ sggapuzan  "How to start a new tax return" can be interpreted a couple of different ways.   You should clarify what you meant.   Did you mean you want to start a new tax return for a different person?  Or are you asking how to clear your own return and start it over with a fresh return? You mentioned Tax Tools in your question. Why did you mention that?  Are you wanting to erase your return and start over from scratch?

The Health Savings Account (HSA) section of TurboTax includes information about distributions from your HSA as well as contributions to the HSA.     Use the following steps to go to that section of your return:   Go to the Deductions & Credits section Scroll down to the HSA, MSA section Click Start or Update Be sure to check the box that you have an HSA account Go through the screens asking about receiving Form 1099-SA reporting distributions Next, you will be asked about  contributions  that were made to your HSA, either by you or through payroll deductions.  (This box is just below the amount that was reported on your W-2 in box 12 with code W)

If you are using TurboTax Online, you cannot prepare and file a tax return for another person using an existing TurboTax account. You'll need to create a new account, distinct from the account you used to file the first return.   If you are using TurboTax Desktop, you can start a new return by clicking on Start a new return on the Welcome page of TurboTax.   Please read this TurboTax Help topic on how to start a new tax return for another person.

Your state estimated tax payments will serve as a credit your state tax liability and have to be entered on your tax return.   You enter your state estimated tax payments in the Federal section and they will flow through to your state return.   In TurboTax Online, you can enter the state estimated taxes you paid by following these steps:   Open your tax return Click on Federal in the left-hand column, then Deductions & Credits  Locate the section named Estimates and Other Taxes Paid and click on the arrow on the right  Click on Start next to Estimated Tax Payments On the next page, click Start next to State estimated taxes for 2025.

Possibly, as long as you haven't paid or registered.   FAQ:  How do I clear and start over in TurboTax Online? https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/product-setup/clear-start-turbotax-online/L9vEBNnCo_US_en_US

You can confirm both your Email and Phone number in your  Intuit Account.    Once you've logged into TurboTax Online Go to the left sidebar.   Scroll down and select Intuit Account Six boxes will appear Click Sign in & security Your account information, including Phone number and Email are available to be reviewed and updated. If the email address is no longer active and you are unable to log in, you can complete the Account Recovery Request Submission Form.  

@albertinestarshine    FIRST...make sure you are using the right number   ...depending on the license type...check the following pictures provided by NY: Sample Photo Documents | NY DMV _________________ AND, it is not the DMV ID number ______________________________ Beyond that....ONLY the first three characters...no more than that, not the whole ID number.

@eacalos    Not really...but what address did you mail them to. Maybe it is an address that no longer exists...and ended up in a dead-letter bin. _______________________ You could pay future Federal estimated payments Online, using the IRS's DirectPay, and avoid that problem. Payments | Internal Revenue Service