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Absolutely!  Many people are *forced* this year to start with a new machine because TT will no longer support Windows 10 and older machines cannot be upgraded to Windows 11.  I never saw the 4 year limit on reopening tax forms, so am equally miffed.  It is not necessary to have new updates  as if I was going to file them again -- I just want to download the appropriate 'state' file that I already paid for in the past and I would like to open up the prior tax data I have.  Is there a place in the old machine where the ancient State installs are kept so we can manually install them, at least.

Yes, the display on the Deductions topics page may not be updating correctly.  However, if you have verified that your forms are correct, this doesn't affect your return.  Often if you step through the interview all the way to the end (summary) and click back in, the 'Available Now' will update.   When you exit/save your return and come back in, it may also resolve.   @kjbergy 

Same problem. This is the last year I will purchase Turbo Tax software. I have been using it for probably 20+ years.  They don't even bother finishing the software before tax season.  I am having this problem on my daughter's taxes, and I struggled for hours earlier today trying to get capital loss carryovers to work in my mother's tax return.   Following this thread to see when this get's fixed.

@Patbbb It is on the form to provide an extra measure of security ---but you are not required by the IRS to enter a driver's license or state ID in order to e-file your federal tax return.   However, there are some states that are very picky that will not allow you to e-file a state return without a state ID or driver's license.

All of you that are making some progress are using the desktop version?  I asking in order to clarify because from what I'm reading, those using the online version (do not have access to forms mode) are still stuck?

DawnC   I use the online version (not the desktop version) so I do am not able to go to forms mode to enter information that way.   With the online version, can you tell me where to enter Room and Board to justify the 529 distributions?  This is so that I get the American Opportunity Tax Credit.

Oh I didn't know about the $10k max on the LLC.  I thought it was $4k like where the AOTC tops out at.  But for high earners who don't qualify for the credits (TT tells you you don't qualify, and I also checked NA on the interview instead of "whichever gives me the bigger credit), that line should be set to zero.

Did you already e-file?  If you did NOT e-file you can go to the FILE section  step 2 to enter/change how you want to receive your refund.  If you want direct deposit you need the routing number and your own account number.    If you e-filed: Banking information for direct deposit is wrong or closed If you entered incorrect banking information for your refund, you can change it if your return is rejected.  If it is accepted, however, it is too late to change it.  The bank will reject the refund and send it back to the IRS.     https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/news/tax-tips/direct-deposit-changes-for-2026-could-affect-how-and-when-you-get-your-refund/2026/01/   If you take NO action—-the IRS will freeze your refund for at least six weeks and then mail you a check.   If your refund is sent back to the IRS—- make certain that the address you entered on your Form 1040 is correct.  And…open all mail, even if it looks like junk mail.   @user17710315368

To report a qualified charitable distribution on your Form 1040 tax return, you'll use the 1099-R (even though there's no indication that it was a QCD).    Enter the info as a 1099-R and you'll be asked in one of the follow-up questions if it was a Qualified Charitable Distribution.   TurboTax includes the full amount of the distribution reported on your Form 1099-R on line 4a (IRA Distributions) of your Form 1040 or 1040-SR. The taxable amount reported on Line 4b will be the total distribution less the QCD amount and will have "QCD" entered next to it.   Qualified Charitable Deduction Rules   Where do I enter a 1099-R?