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@madsimon1956  You cannot use the "Online" software for 2024 taxes now.  It's for 2025 only.   You have to buy, download and install the desktop software for 2024 on a FULL MAC or Windows computer....prepare it there and Print-Mail it in yourself.   File Your 2024 Prior Year Taxes with TurboTax Desktop

If you are getting Reject code R0148 from the State of New York, this is the reason and how to fix it:   You have a missing primary or spouse signature checkbox on the New York E-file Declaration statement.  Revisit the File tab, click on Revisit to file, click Continue until you reach the "Declaration to E-file Your State" screen. Be sure you check the Taxpayer box (and Spouse box if applicable), the re-file your return. If you keep getting this reject, you will need to physically print, sign and mail in your return.

If you are getting Reject code R0148 from the State of New York, this is the reason and how to fix it:   You have a missing primary or spouse signature checkbox on the New York E-file Declaration statement.  Revisit the File tab, click on Revisit to file, click Continue until you reach the "Declaration to E-file Your State" screen. Be sure you check the Taxpayer box (and Spouse box if applicable), the re-file your return. If you keep getting this reject, you will need to physically print, sign and mail in your return.

If you are getting an error message with regard to needing an amount in Form 1099-R box 16 because there were state withholdings reported, enter the amount reported in box 1 of your Form 1099-R for the state distribution amount box 16.    

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.

If you are getting Reject code R0148 from the State of New York, this is the reason and how to fix it:   You have a missing primary or spouse signature checkbox on the New York E-file Declaration statement.  Revisit the File tab,  click on Revisit to file,  click Continue until you reach the "Declaration to E-file Your State" screen.  Be sure you check the Taxpayer box (and Spouse box if applicable),  the re-file your return.  If you keep getting this reject, you will need to physically print, sign and mail in your return.  @fmast342 @danopkt @daniNYC26 @Cbowm1 

Form W-2c is used to correct a previously issued W-2 and lists only the boxes where there is a change from the original W-2.   You enter the form W-2c exactly as you enter a form W-2. Use the information on your W-2, except for the boxes where information is corrected, then use the correct information listed on your W-2c.   In TurboTax Online, after entering your form W-2c, follow the interview until you reach the page titled Let's check for other situations. Put a check mark on W-2 was corrected by my employer (Form W-2c) then click Continue.

TurboTax only prepares a few city or local tax returns as an extra step in your state return.  For most local tax returns you are on your own.  You may have to ask around amongst your neighbors, etc. to find out if you have a local tax and how to pay it. “Google “ local tax for your area.  Call your city government, etc.  Your only record of paying your local tax will be your own bank/credit card records     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/city-tax-returns-turbotax-state-program/L0fev7XS3_US_en_US?uid=m69jiu1e

@Gweman    Supposedly, either 19 or 20 February.   You can't stop your original tax file, so wait until you get the original refund (or have paid the original tax due) before you start preparing an amended tax return. __________________ BUT....if your original tax filing is not yet "Accepted" or "Rejected" yet....especially don't do anything right now.  IF it's "Rejected"   then you just EDIT your tax file after the rejection and re-submit.

If you are referring to the questions that pop up at the beginning of the tax return process when you are using TurboTax Online, you cannot go back through those questions to make a correction and a correction to those answers is really not necessary.  Those are only used to determine what sections will be shown to you later so that you can enter your data.   Since you don't have any dividend income or Form 1099-DIV, you will not need to go through that section when you see it on the screen.  If you see the question pop up again, just indicate that you do not have that information to enter.

How can I see my TurboTax  fees?  https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-account-billing/review-fees-turbotax-online/L1XnIzgzg_US_en_US?uid=m682vq7k   If your TurboTax fees are higher than expected, you can reduce them by removing add-ons     (BEFORE you e-file) :   Remove Premium Services Remove MAX Defend & Restore Remove a state Remove PLUS Help & Support Remove Pay With Your Refund     Or—-Use this IRS site for other ways to file for free.  There are 8  free software versions available from the IRS Free File site   https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/