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You can not change your deduction from itemized to standard after you have filed. You would have to amend your tax return after it has fully processed to make the change.   If you have not yet submitted your tax return you can switch to the standard deduction from itemizing in TurboTax by using the instructions below.   If you are using TurboTax Online: In your left panel scroll down to "Tax Tools" Click on "Tools" Click on the box "Topic Search" In the Box "I'm looking for:" type in "standard deduction" This will take you to the page "Based on what you told us..."Here you can change your deduction by clicking the box "Change my Deduction"   If you are using TurboTax Desktop: Go to "Federal Taxes" tab in the gray bar at the top of your screen Select the "Deductions & Credits" tab (under Federal Taxes in the gray bar at top of your screen Click on "I'll Choose What to Work On" Select "Continue" at the bottom of the page Select "Continue" on the next page that says "Let's Check Your Deductions and Credits" Select "Continue" on the next page that says "Here Are Your 2025 Deductions & Credits" The following page will give you the opportunity to change your deduction by clicking on the box "Change my deduction"   Click here for information on changing your deduction.   Click here for "What is the Standard Deduction?"     Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.  

I found a way to change MD from standard to itemized.  It is done indirectly by using the "Info Worksheet" form, Part IV, : 3. "Do you want to itemize even if itemized deductions are less than the standard deduction?" 4. "Do you want to take the standard deduction even if less than itemized deductions?"

Courts typically issue a Form 1099-G or 1099-MISC for jury duty pay. It's rare for a court to issue a Form 1099-NEC, as this form is usually reserved for self-employed individuals.    To help ensure you record this income correctly, here's how to enter your jury duty pay in TurboTax:   Navigate to the jury duty pay section: TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to the jury duty pay screen under Wages & Income. TurboTax Desktop: Go to Federal Taxes. Go to Wages & Income.  If asked How do you want to enter…?, select I’ll choose what I work on. Under Less Common Income, select Start or Update next to Jury Duty. Follow the onscreen instructions.

If you are getting $500 instead of $2200, you need to go through the dependent questions and check your answers.   The dependent has to be 16 or younger as of Dec 31, 2025 to be eligible.       Which tax credit does my child qualify for?   See this link which shows the differences.   You may want to delete the dependent and re-add them if you know they qualify.     To qualify for the Child Tax Credit (2,200), the child must: Be related to you Have a Social Security number Be younger than 17 Be a US resident To qualify for the Credit for Other Dependents (500), the child: Doesn't have to be related to you Must have an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) or Social Security number Can be a Canadian or Mexican resident If they're older than 18, they can’t have a gross income of more than $5,200 in 2025 (Social Security income usually doesn’t count), unless they're either:  A qualified child under the age of 24 and a full-time student  OR  Permanently or totally disabled

If your payment is not going through I have listed some steps below that may correct this issue.   You can try: Logging out and back in to force a refresh.  Clearing your browser's cache and cookies. Click here for How to clear your cache. Click here for How do I delete cookies? Try using a different Web browser Make sure your internet connection is strong You can contact TurboTax Customer Service using this link: Turbo Tax Customer Service or you can call us at 800-446-8848.   Also, please see the Help Article here for help in troubleshooting a Payment Error.  Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.

The 'needs review' flag on the Summary page doesn't affect your return if you've entered all your info.  You can verify in FORMS at the Charitable Contributions Worksheet.   When you close the program and re-open, they should disappear.  You could also step through the interview until you reach the 'summary' page.   @NTABER 

The 'hit a snag' message generally indicates a connectivity issue.  Try closing the program, clear Cache and Cookies, disable anti-virus programs, run as Administrator to resolve this.   @eeterrific     

When you select Merrill from the import list and Continue, another browser tab should open, then a third window to enter Sign In credentials.  If you're not getting that series of windows, if you share what you experience, we'll try to help.   It is true that since the IRS already has copies of all your 1099's the Summary Method is sufficient for them to compare totals.   @user17707508785       

If you are not able to remove the Canadian Pension section with the trash can icon, add dummy information to the Canadian Pension and then try the trash can icon again.   Consider using Delete a form in TurboTax Online.  Follow these steps:   Down the left side of the screen, click on Tax Tools. Click on Tools. Click on Delete a form. Find the form listed and click Delete to the right. @sltwombly  @rickkimes