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We started this with the reasons you have to file the 8453. Double check what you are doing against the rules I listed above. You may not need to attach or mail anything. That would be a big win! You are doing great!

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.

I wouldn't put it on line 2h of the worksheet since that is where any excess distributions are being calcluated.  I had put it on Part IV line 6 of the Student Info wks, but that says info can't be entered directly there (though it seemed to take it, it sometimes changed it), but to go to People.  You can find the dependent's People worksheet by clicking Quickzoom.  Enter Room and Board on line 6 there (and any other qualified items like books, computers, etc. on the appropriate lines).  Then it looks like those get transferred to the Student Info wks and the excess distributions (if any) are calculated for you.  I haven't had any problems with numbers changing on me since I entered R&B on the People worksheet.   There were 2 updates this morning, I updated the program and then this afternoon after a dentist appointment I went in and deleted my 1099-Qs and stepped through the interview again.  At no point was I asked about qualified expenses.  I'll give it another day since Hal said they should address this in the Friday the 13th update, but if it's not there I think I'm just going to delete the 1099-Qs.  Should I delete the 1098-T as well, or do I need to keep that to prove she's still our dependent because she's a student?

The Form 1099-S is not entered on a tax return.  However, the information on the form is used for what was sold.   The Form 1040-X for amending a 2025 federal tax return is estimated to be available in TurboTax on 02/19/2026   You will have to wait for the IRS to either Accept or Reject your filed federal tax return. If the return is rejected you can make the necessary changes and e-file again. If the return is accepted you will have to amend your original tax return. An amended return, Form 1040-X, can only be printed and mailed to the IRS if the original tax return was not e-filed. The IRS will take up to 20 weeks or longer to process an amended tax return. Before starting to amend the tax return, wait for the tax refund to be received or the taxes due to be paid and processed by the IRS. See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a current year tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-federal-tax-return-curr...

Overtime eligible for the deduction is any overtime that is required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  That mostly means the half-time when you get paid time and a half for working more than 40 hours in a week.  If your rate is $20/hour and you worked 45 hours, your deductible overtime for that week would be $10 x 5 hours =$50·hour $50.  If you get paid more than time and a half, only the "half" is eligible for the deduction because only the half is required by FLSA.  If you get extra pay under a contract (shift differential for working night shifts, weekend or holiday pay when you don't go over 40 hours) that is also not eligible because it is a contract benefit, not a requirement under FLSA.  If you are a supervisory employee who is "exempt" from FLSA, none of your pay is eligible for the deduction even if you get paid overtime.   Next year your qualifying OT will be reported on your W-2 but for this year you need to figure it out yourself from your pay stubs or other records. 

I just entered two rental properties and they are both showing on Sch E which means you may have a piece of data stuck. Follow these steps: Online version: Delete the form/ worksheet, see How to Delete   Log out of your return and try one or more of the following: Don't use Internet Explorer. Clear cache and cookies, Sign in using a different browser. Sign in using a different device. Log back into your return. Enter the information again. Desktop version:  Delete the form/ worksheet Save your return while closing the program. Update the program - you may need to several times Open Enter the information again.

If you're using TurboTax Online, try clearing your Cache and Cookies and go back to your 1099-NEC entry for self-employment income.  After entering your 1099-NEC, you should get a screen asking if 'any of the income in Box 1 is from tips' and a box you can enter the amount of your tips.    The next screen asks for your industry type and role to see if you're eligible to claim tips.  You'll be able to see your tips reported on Schedule 1-A when you view/print your return.  If you can share what you're experiencing, we'll try to help.    @RR4544*     

Thanks so much for verifying the issue and reporting it to the developers!   Thanks also for the possible workarounds.  I've been able to move past that page for now, and will figure out how to correct the Tax ID on our printed/signed form.  Of course would be great it they can get a fix into the software by the time we go to file.    Thank you!!