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You cannot amend a  2024 tax return using the online editions.  The online editions are only for tax year 2025 and cannot be changed.   To amend a 2024 tax return, started with the online editions, you will need to download the 2024 tax data file.  Then you will need to purchase, download and install on a personal computer, Windows or Mac, one of the 2024 desktop editions.  Once installed you need to open the 2024 tax data file you downloaded by clicking on File and then on Open Tax Return.   To access your current or prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the User ID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/ Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents.  Click on the Year and Click on Download .tax file   To complete and file a 2024 amended tax return using TurboTax you would need to purchase, download and install on a personal computer one of the 2024 desktop editions from this website - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/   A 2024 amended tax return can only be printed and mailed, it cannot be e-filed using TurboTax.

Use this tool to check availability of forms, including 1040X: Tax form availability. Currently it is projected to be available 2/25/26, but the tool will be updated with any changes.   Here is some more information on filing amendments: How to File an Amended Tax Return with the IRS

Some customers will need to allow the Intuit site permission to access your local network.    If you have already denied permission, you will need to reset it.     In Chrome, you can do this by clicking on the View Site Information icon to the left of the address bar.  Turn on Local Network Access.    See Doug4 answer for details.   @Glen000 @paschott @DDA616   

There are many reasons why you may be showing a smaller refund than expected.  Here are some things to review that may help you find out why.   Double-check your entries for any typos.  Particularly in the Income and withholding fields. Double-check your filing status, and how to answered the interview questions Use the tax tools tab to preview your return and see if any number sticks out and is causing the small refund. If you qualified for certain credits in previous years, check if you qualified for those in the current year. Compare your return to the previous year and look over the differences.   Here's a link that may help with verifying the results on your return; Tax Calculator 2025

@ dorito1213  ADDENDUM:   Looks like @ DoninGA and I were answering at the same time.  He left additional info above about a free mobile app offer if you didn't use TurboTax last year.   I'm not familiar with the mobile app, so I'm not familiar with that offer.  If that offer doesn't apply to you, you may still be able to downgrade as I explain below.   ***************************** Original comment: My instructions above were all for Online TurboTax, which mobile app users can also access.   But it's not necessary since I now know you ended up in Premium for some reason, which is the top level, and mainly for people with investment gains/losses, Schedule E, or Schedule C self-employed.    Whenever someone is in a paid edition, there is also a fee for the state return.     You can try downgrading to Free Edition, but if you encounter something that Free Edition can't handle, it will ask you to upgrade.      NOTE:  TurboTax Free Edition is for customers who are filing simple Form 1040 Returns only (no additional forms or schedules except for Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Student Loan Interest).  If Schedules 1,2, or 3 are required, it will ask you to upgrade.   FAQ:  How do I downgrade to a different Online TurboTax product? https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/change-service-level/downgrade-lower-priced-version-turbotax-online/L2IDaMvkt_US_en_US

Military retirement income is reported on a Form 1099-R.   To enter, edit or delete a form 1099-R - Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business) Click on Wages and Income (Personal Income using Home and Business) Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown) Scroll down to Retirement Plans and Social Security On IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R), click the start or update button

@dorito1213 The filing is free when using the mobile app and you did Not file with TurboTax for tax year 2024. Otherwise, if your tax return has tax data that is not supported by the TurboTax Free online editions then you will have to upgrade to either the Deluxe or Premium online edition.  The state program when using either Deluxe or Premium is an additional $39.   If you have entered any type of investment income, rental or royalty income, a Schedule K-1, or self-employment income and expenses using a Form 1099-MISC or Form 1099-NEC you would be required to use the Premium edition.

Yes, you can summarize your investment transactions by separating them into short-term and long-term holdings based on the duration you owned the investments. This summary should be kept with your tax records in case the IRS requests it.   If you are unable to attach a PDF of your summarized transactions when e-filing your tax return, you must mail your statements along with Form 8453 to the following address three days after the return has been filed:   Internal Revenue Service Attn: Shipping and Receiving, 0254 Receipt and Control Branch Austin, TX 73344-0254    

As of Sunday morning it still will not accept the Weil-Mclain code , using the browser verison btw. I just tried FreeTaxUSA as well and it also would not take it. So either we mail it or go with out the 600$? Has anyone put in another ticket with Turbo Tax recently?