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@user17708335723 , Namaste ji --- Bohut Shukrya  ji for closing the loop.  So it does work as expected with laterst update.   Is there more one can do for you ?   And if not  , till next year  ... See more...
@user17708335723 , Namaste ji --- Bohut Shukrya  ji for closing the loop.  So it does work as expected with laterst update.   Is there more one can do for you ?   And if not  , till next year   pk
We are hoping by this weekend, if not before. We don't have a specific date.
To enter your self-employment income select the following: Federal Income and Expenses Show More next to Self-Employment Start next to Self-Employment Yes, to you have any self-emplo... See more...
To enter your self-employment income select the following: Federal Income and Expenses Show More next to Self-Employment Start next to Self-Employment Yes, to you have any self-employment income or expenses Enter the type of self-employment work you do and you can select that you use your name for your business Click through a few more screens and you will get to a screen that says "Your XX info" Click Looks good Then you will come to a screen that says Let's enter the income for your business.  It will give you the option of 1099-NEC or Other self-employed income including the 1099K , cash and checks. You will select Cash and checks since you did not get a 1099 If you do not select one, it will not let you enter your income Enter your self-employment income on the next screen Continue and on the next screen click add expenses * Please note navigation may differ slightly depending on which version of TurboTax you are using* The income and expenses as an independent contractor  will be reported on Schedule C which is part of your overall tax return. This also means you will be subject to the 15.3% SE Tax.  If you did not pay Self Employment (SE) Taxes in 2025, and if you plan to do this again in 2026, it may be a good idea to make estimated quarterly payments to avoid penalties. Taking Business Expense Deductions  
@TomK2023 wrote:     "You can't include in medical expenses the amount you pay for diapers or diaper services, unless they are needed to relieve the effects of a particular disease."  (Pg. 1... See more...
@TomK2023 wrote:     "You can't include in medical expenses the amount you pay for diapers or diaper services, unless they are needed to relieve the effects of a particular disease."  (Pg. 15)   I would argue here that adult diapers are used to mitigate a disease (adult incontinence due to dementia), in contrast to baby diapers.   It is also not necessarily the case that the rules that apply to deducting medical expenses are always the same as the rules to get insurance coverage.  And in fact, there have been recent changes to the law so that some expenses that are not deductible without a doctor's note are nevertheless eligible for FSA and HSA reimbursement.   
We are hoping by this weekend, if not before. We don't have a specific date.
I’ve been unable to file my NYS return after being rejected 2x. This seems like an error with TurboTax software and I’ve seen that there was supposed to be a patch today 2/12. I’ve been unable to do ... See more...
I’ve been unable to file my NYS return after being rejected 2x. This seems like an error with TurboTax software and I’ve seen that there was supposed to be a patch today 2/12. I’ve been unable to do anything up to this point. I cannot even try to refile to see if they’ll accept now. I get looped in an endless cycle of “fix my return now” and then I go around and around. I can’t even print now. I spent over an hour and a half on the phone with support and they told me to wait until I got my federal return. Which I’ve done. It made no difference thus far. I’m very frustrated 
Where this becomes a problem is with dual-use products.  Adult diapers can only really be used to manage incontinence, so they would be allowed as a medical deduction.  However, something like baby w... See more...
Where this becomes a problem is with dual-use products.  Adult diapers can only really be used to manage incontinence, so they would be allowed as a medical deduction.  However, something like baby wipes have multiple uses, many of which would not be deductible (like cleaning babies, or when camping).  If you use baby wipes to help clean an incontinent adult, you would need to include them in a written treatment plan from a doctor that describes the medical needs for the items.     (I'm not sure this is written down anywhere in that exact language. That is my own interpretation based on how the rules are written, and how the rules differ between medical expenses that are tax deductible and medical expenses that are eligible for HSA or FSA reimbursement -- which used to be the same but have been changed recently so that there are certain items eligible for HSA and FSA reimbursement without a doctor's note but are not eligible for a tax deduction unless you have a doctor's note.)
There are no logs - the company is bankrupt and records are not available.   Best I have is a screenshot showing my account total when they went bankrupt.  I had GSUD converted to BTC with not input ... See more...
There are no logs - the company is bankrupt and records are not available.   Best I have is a screenshot showing my account total when they went bankrupt.  I had GSUD converted to BTC with not input from me as a function of the bankruptcy.   In this case there is no way to track the transactions even through Koinly etc hence there is no evidence of any kind of cost basis.   The mere fact I'm receiving celsius-related funds is the best proof I have that I'm just recovering my own money (i.e. this is not a gain).    Practically, I'm not sure that mailing a physical copy 1099 (as turbotax demands) will do anything clarify any of this for the IRS, when I myself have spent days try to figure out the situation.  A few hundred thousand people are dealing with this same situation.  
Here's some info on Schwab Import Issues.  If you can share what you're seeing when when you try to import, we'll try to help.   @vendrov   
Yes, you will need a prescription from a physician in order to deduct incontinence products used in a nursing home.   "You can't include in medical expenses the amount you pay for diapers or diap... See more...
Yes, you will need a prescription from a physician in order to deduct incontinence products used in a nursing home.   "You can't include in medical expenses the amount you pay for diapers or diaper services, unless they are needed to relieve the effects of a particular disease."  (Pg. 15)   "...you can't include in medical expenses amounts you pay for a drug that isn't prescribed. A prescribed drug is one that requires a prescription by a doctor for its use by an individual."  (Pg. 16)   For Medicaid to cover the costs of these products in a facility, they often require a prescription, a diagnosis, or a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a doctor.   IRS Pub. 502 - Medical and Dental Expenses  
When researching possible ways to answer that question, I've seen others state to use "None" instead of "Family" since this question appears to apply to the person who is paying for the HDCP coverage... See more...
When researching possible ways to answer that question, I've seen others state to use "None" instead of "Family" since this question appears to apply to the person who is paying for the HDCP coverage.  So it seems like Jan-Sep would be self for me and None for Oct-Dec since I no longer had my own HDPCP plan.   Then under my wife's details she would use Self for Jan-Sep and Family for Oct-2025.    The wording on this series of questions is a bit too generic which I was a I needed a TurboTax person to help with the appropriate answer.
What am I supposed to do if it just loops me in circles endlessly? I can’t even submit to refile no matter what I do. I was on the phone with support for over an hour and a half last week and they to... See more...
What am I supposed to do if it just loops me in circles endlessly? I can’t even submit to refile no matter what I do. I was on the phone with support for over an hour and a half last week and they told me to wait until I got my federal refund. Which I’ve done. But I can’t print or do anything. I’m just stuck in a loop and it’s very frustrating. 
Yes.  If you already filed your return and did not take a deduction for the No Tax on Tips deduction, you will be able to amend your return when the amendment process opens.   When you do this, you w... See more...
Yes.  If you already filed your return and did not take a deduction for the No Tax on Tips deduction, you will be able to amend your return when the amendment process opens.   When you do this, you will be able to add in the tip deduction. Do not make any changes until you are able to hit the amend button.  Once you hit that button, everything will reset to $0 and then you can go back to the W-2 section to adjust the tips reported.  You will do this by clicking past your W-2 and then selecting tips in the Other Situations section right after the W-2 entries.    In order to claim tips, the following must apply: The tips MUST be reported.  If they are not reported on a form to the IRS you cannot claim them for the no tax on tips deduction. If employed they need to be reported on your W-2 or form 4137 If self-employed, they must be reported on a 1099.  If you received them as cash, they are not deductible.  Your income must be below $150,000 if you are single or less than $300,000 if Married Filing Jointly.  Above these amounts, the deduction starts to fade out and is not available at all for those with income over $400,000 for single and $550,000 for Married Filing Jointly. You can not claim this deduction if you are Married Filing Separately You receive tips from an occupation that normally and customarily receives tips Self-employed, deduction may not exceed individual’s net income, without regard to this deduction, from the trade or business in which the tips were earned.   If all of the above apply, TurboTax will generate a Schedule 1-A for your return.  This amount will be deducted from your AGI. Remember, this is a deduction NOT a credit.  This means it will lower your taxable income, which can lower your tax liability.  You will  NOT see a refund in the amount of the Tips you enter. Tips are reported on Schedule 1-a, Part II with the total amount you are qualified for reported on line 13 of Schedule 1-A.   If you are getting the deduction and have income left to reduce, you will see the change to your income on line 11a of your form 1040.  If your AGI is lower than  your tip deduction, your benefit from the deduction will be limited to your AGI before the deduction.    No Tax on Tips: How It Works in the One Big Beautiful Bill  
Attaching an explanation is difficult in efiled returns and is often more successful when the return is submitted by mail.  That may be your best option here.