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Yes, here is a hypothetical example to use to determine this amount.   Let’s say you have $2,000 in carryovers from 2024/2025 that you want to use up this year.  Assume you will pay $500 in foreign taxes in 2026. Assume your average U.S. tax rate is 20% (0.20). (you need to decide what your tax rate is for this year.) Calculate the Total Credit Needed: You need a limit of $2,500 ($500 for this year + $2,000 carryover).  Solve for Foreign Income:   .20/2500=$12,500  Here you take the effective US tax rate of .20 divide it by the limit that is described above. This is your formula.   In this scenario, you would need about $12,500 in foreign source income (consulting or interest) to create enough "room" to use that $2,000 carryover.

Sounds like something got stuck. You can try these things:   Log Out Completely: Before doing anything else, click Sign Out in the TurboTax menu. Clear Cache and Cookies: This removes old, "corrupted" data that might be confusing the website. Use an Incognito (Private) Window: This is the most effective "quick fix" because it launches the browser without any saved history or extensions (like AdBlockers) that often interfere with tax forms. Check Pop-up Blockers: TurboTax often opens forms (like the 1099 PDF) or payment windows in a separate pop-up. Look at the right side of your address bar for a small icon with a "red X"—click it and select "Always allow pop-ups from Intuit." Restart the Browser: Close all open windows of your browser entirely and then reopen it.   Most TurboTax errors happen because the browser is trying to use an old "session" from a previous visit. By clearing the cache or using Incognito mode, you force the browser to establish a brand-new, secure connection with the Intuit servers.

The IRS uses your prior year AGI to combat fraud. Make sure you take into account the information below.   You can find your 2024 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) by: Looking at line 11 on page 1 of your 2024 Form 1040 Requesting a transcript of your 2024 tax return from the IRS. You can request your transcript online at the following link: Get Transcript Please click on this TurboTax article for more information.    Check these items as well to ensure you have the correct number.  If you:  Filed late last year after mid-November or your return was processed after that time—try entering 0. Amended your return last year—make sure you’re using the AGI from your original return, not the amended one. (If you only have a 1040X form, it’s on line 1, column A). Rounded your AGI to the nearest dollar—be sure to round up when it’s 50 cents or more and down when it’s 49 cents or less. Filed with your spouse last year—you and your spouse have the same 2024 AGI. (Don’t split the AGI amount or enter  0  for one of you).   Time-saving Tip: If what you entered is correct and you continue to get a reject, you won't be able to e-file. There's probably a data mismatch at the government, or some other situation beyond your control that prevents your return from being e-filed. In this case, your only option would be to print and mail in your return.    This article will give you instruction on how to print and mail your return. 

the column C is for monthly advance payment of premium tax credit.  The $600 I received was not an advanced payment of the premium tax credit but a payment from my former employer from a Retirement Reimbursal  Account

@Craig27568 wrote: Can I change my bank account for my tax return if my bank account has been closed If you have filed the tax return, the bank information cannot be changed.  If the IRS cannot direct deposit the refund due to the closed account they will mail a refund check to the address on the tax return.   If you have not filed the tax return, in the File section on Step 2 you can enter the bank information for direct deposit.

I spoke with the SSA and "did ask them why".  They said I should talk to Intuit. I then questioned if they are receiving any of my other documents submitted through Quick employer forms. They have the W2/3 for the following year but no record of the year they are missing. I then gave them the confirmation number emailed to me by intuit stating the acceptance of the forms by the SSA. That confirmation number was unrecognizable to them. What good is a confirmation number if it is not recognized by all parties involved? I realize I can resubmit the forms that I have already paid intuit to submit, but I shouldn't have to.

@MZUNIPEG67    Yeah, deleting and re-entering is a PITA....and TTX totally screwed that up.   True, many to most states won't need or want the actual 8283 at all...(OK, that's a guess om my part). One would have to investigate each state's filing rules to see if it was really needed for the state too.....some may want to see the form if the person is filing a paper copy thru the mail, but usually, e-filing will transfer whatever the state needs in some kind of electronic format..

Once your return is filed, TurboTax has no control over the processing or the timing when the IRS releases your refund.    Have you checked the IRS Where's My Refund site. There is also a Where's My Amended Refund you can check.

Sounds like something got stuck. You can try these things:   Log Out Completely: Before doing anything else, click Sign Out in the TurboTax menu. Clear Cache and Cookies: This removes old, "corrupted" data that might be confusing the website. Use an Incognito (Private) Window: This is the most effective "quick fix" because it launches the browser without any saved history or extensions (like AdBlockers) that often interfere with tax forms. Check Pop-up Blockers: TurboTax often opens forms (like the 1099 PDF) or payment windows in a separate pop-up. Look at the right side of your address bar for a small icon with a "red X"—click it and select "Always allow pop-ups from Intuit." Restart the Browser: Close all open windows of your browser entirely and then reopen it.   Most TurboTax errors happen because the browser is trying to use an old "session" from a previous visit. By clearing the cache or using Incognito mode, you force the browser to establish a brand-new, secure connection with the Intuit servers.

Hmmmmm.......  I checked today and it's still not working in the online version.  Why do Turbotax employees continue to give us false hope and erroneous answers?  Can you tell us why H&R has had this available for weeks and Turbotax has not been able to get their act together on it?  Just be honest please.  

I suggest you look at your Form 1040 to see what the investment income listed on your form is. You are primarily looking for interest, dividends, capital gains, and rental income. It may be that some of your income is listed in the wrong place or some amounts are not correct. Only your adjusted gross income over $250,000 (joint filer) or $200,000 (single filer) is subject to the additional tax. You will see your investment income included on lines 2 through 7 on the Form 1040 and also on Schedule 1, Part 1. You can view your Form 1040 and schedules 1 to 3 by following these steps:   Choose Tax Tools from your left menu bar in TurboTax Online while working in your program Choose Tools Choose View Tax Summary See the Preview my 1040 option in the left menu bar and click on it Choose the Back option in the left menu bar when you are done

When you are in the Georgia state program, click on Income On the screen - Here's the income that Georgia handles differently Under Education On Path2College Savings Plan Contributions, click the start button