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Unless I read this wrong, this is a pretty confusing solution, and I don't believe it's correct.  I had previously entered the Room and Board into the field "Other Books and materials not required by the school" and this is what happened.  Not only did it eliminate the expense correctly, it gave me the full $2500, "American Opportunity Tax Credit".   I went from owing an additional $1800 which I should not be, to a very sizable refund.   Talk about a RED FLAG.

Thanks.  This is another reason why Turbo tax putting the income from a 1099 MISC as unearned income is a problem.  it lowers the deduction significantly, whereas if it was recorded as earned income (which it is) the amount of the deduction would be close to $12k instead of the 5k I am now (because of other W-2 employment).  While I figured out how to count the 1099 MISC income as earned income for purposes of the kidding tax, I cannot figure out if/how to over ride Turbo Tax  to make it earned rather than unearned income for purposes of the 1040 itself. Any ideas? 

Sometimes there is a question about whether you spent over a certain amount (based on your tax return) for medical expenses.  If you answer 'no', then you will not see the options to enter any medical expenses.  If you answer 'yes', then the medical expense categories will be available for you to enter data.   The idea is that if you did not spend enough to make it beneficial, then answering 'no' will save you the effort of entering expenses that will not be claimed.  

If you federal return is correct as originally filed you may need to update the federal to amend your state return. It's important to wait until you can access an amended return before you try to change anything. State returns allow amendments, however they are all different on how to do that. For example, some states have a checkbox on the form to select amended, while other states have an amendment form. TurboTax will help you when the amendment process is ready.    Read the instructions carefully because it's important for TurboTax to know the original numbers and the corrected numbers.   First wait to see if your return was accepted or rejected. Accepted: An amended return must be completed to make the corrections. Rejected:  Make the change before you resubmit your return through e-file. If it was accepted you can amend your state tax return using the information below. The amended Form 1040-X will be ready later this month. The IRS is not willing to accept amendments until later in the tax season. Uses the links below for assistance and readiness. Tax Form Availability (check here to see when 1040-X is available) How to Correct Federal Tax Returns  Amend a tax return for the current tax year @amyhiroko1977 

And....if you are looking for your 2024 AGI so that you can e-file 2025, your AGI is not on your 2024 W-2.    It is on your 2024 tax return --- your Form 1040.       Where do I find my AGI?   https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/agi/help/how-do-i-find-last-year-s-agi/01/25947   Your 2024 tax return shows your 2024 Adjusted Gross Income  (AGI)  If you filed a joint return then the AGI is the same for each of you.   Form 1040        line 11   If entering the amount from your 2024 tax return does not work, then try entering “0” instead.  If that does not work and you still cannot e-file, then print, sign, and mail your tax return.   You can get a free transcript of your past return from the IRS:   https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript Note: If you filed late or amended your return, your correct 2024 AGI may not be in the system.  https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1944348-how-do-i-print-and-mail-my-return-in-turbotax-online Note:  If you mail your federal return, you will also need to mail your state return.  You will not be able to e-file your state return.  

This discrepancy usually happens because Missouri and the federal government calculate taxable income differently, especially regarding recent federal tax cuts.    Without any details provided regarding your taxable income I cannot tell you what is different between your federal and Missouri income.  However for the 2025 tax year, new federal laws like the One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced significant deductions for items like overtime pay, tips, and car loan interest that if taken would apply only to your federal return. This means your federal taxable income might be lower than your Missouri taxable income, as the state does not recognize these specific breaks. Furthermore, Missouri begins applying its top tax rate (4.7%) once you earn just over $9,000.   That said, you should carefully review the information you input into your return to ensure you have not mis-keyed any information of missed withholding.

El IRS ya no emitirá cheques en papel, excepto en algunas situaciones limitadas.  Es mejor que elijas un depósito directo a tu cuenta de banco.  Si ya enviaste tu declaración, puedes revisar el estado de tu reembolso federal y estatal.     Para revisar el estado de tu reembolso federal: Necesitarás tener disponible tu número de Seguro Social o ITIN, tu estado civil, y la cantidad exacta de tu reembolso.  Asegúrate de ingresar la información correctamente.   Si envió sus impuestos electrónicamente la información está disponible en cuanto la declaración es aceptada por el IRS. Si envió sus impuestos por correo la informacion puede tardar hasta 4 semanas para estar disponible  Si han pasado más de 21 días desde que tu declaración fue aceptada, puedes llamar al IRS para revisar el estado de tu reembolso al 800-829-1040.   Haz click aquí para revisar el estado de tu declaración estatal.  Necesitas revisar el estado de tu reembolso en el sitio web de tu estado, y posiblemente contactarlos.     ¿Cómo puedo recibir mi reembolso de impuestos?   @adonisrodriguez6

To use your prior year AGI, the IRS must have Accepted your 2024 tax return.If you mailed your 2024 return or filed it late, you should contact the IRS directly to confirm its acceptance.   If the IRS rejected your 2024 return and you didn't resubmit it or it was never accepted, you have two options for your 2025 return:   Print and mail it. Select the "I didn't file last year" option.