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I've been advised today by management that the work on the depreciation section of TurboTax is continuing and expected to be completed with an update coming the evening of Thursday, February 19th.    

@LikelySooner wrote: What should we do now that we are being charged full price instead of with a discounted rate? What do you want to do? You do realize that everyone is having this problem, don't you? It's not as if you can use some other company's tax prep software and not run into the same issue.

You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed, nor can you stop it.  It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox on the corner.  The IRS does not allow you to take it back.   If you left out a W-2, a 1099G, or a dependent, or a 1099 etc…DO NOT change your return while it is “pending.”  The changes will go nowhere.   Now you have to wait until the IRS either rejects or accepts your return.  If your return is rejected, you will be able to go into your account and make the necessary changes to your tax return and re-submit your return.     If the IRS accepts your return, however, then you have to wait longer until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund.  THEN you can prepare an amended tax return and e-file or mail  it in. You have to be able to work from that return exactly the way it was when it was e-filed originally.  You will need to use a form called a 1040X.     Meanwhile, DO NOT go in and start changing anything on your return in the system, or you will make a mess for yourself.  Sit tight and wait until you see what the IRS does with the return you just e-filed   The Form 1040X is scheduled to be available on February 19.   The date is subject to change, so check on 2-19 to see if it is ready.   Before that, do not change anything at all on your return.

[Repeat:] Quit the whining. TurboTax is an awesome program! So what if it is not done in FEB. So what. You have until 4/15 to file! Relax. You going to jump ship now and go pay some professional 100x because you are upset of a lag in release? I've used TT since 2009 and it is awesome and a godsend for those of us who understand math and wish to do our own taxes. I have multiple properties and I'd have to pay thousands to a tax professional but instead with proper organization I can file my own taxes for less than a $100. Wow. I love you TurboTax! Now stop the whining.   @User[phone number removed]

Si su casilla 14 no tiene informacion sobre sus horas extras (overtime), puedes ingresar la informacion de otra manera porque no se debe cambiar la informacion de su formulario W-2 original.    Si tiene su ultimo talon de pago, lo puedes usar para ingresar la informacion que quizas no se encuentra el su formulario w-2.   Regrese a Salarios e ingresos al lado izquierdo dentro de TurboTax. Seleccione Editar al lado derecho de su W-2  Seleccione Continuar hasta que llegue a, "Busquemos otras situaciones", donde debes indicar "Horas extras", entonces Continuar Cuando llegues a "Veamos si tus horas extra califican como exentas de impuestos", puedes escojer Ayudame, o No necesito ayuda, entonces Continuar Ingrese sus horas extra en la casilla, "Horas extras deducibles de impuestos", entonces Continuar

 You cannot have a $40 refund processing fee unless you are using a paid version of the software.   When you use Deluxe or Premium, you can pay before you file by using a credit or debit card before you file, or you can choose to pay from your federal refund.   Choosing to pay from your refund means you agree to an EXTRA fee of $40 to have your refund go from the IRS to a third party bank.  That bank takes out your fees to pay TT, keeps the $40 for itself and sends the rest of your refund to your account  So.....if you are getting the option of refund processing that means you are in a paid version of online---not the Free Edition.   Did you enter something that cannot go on a very simple Form 1040?   If so, it upgraded to a paid version.   HOW CAN I DOWNGRADE TO A LOWER VERSION https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/change-service-level/downgrade-lower-priced-version-turbotax-online/L2IDaMvkt_US_en_US?uid=m6ilzady     WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY?  I WANT THE FREE EDITION   The information that you can enter in Free Edition is pretty limited now.  Thanks to the tax laws that began for 2018 returns, there are no more simple Form 1040EZ or 1040A's.  Everything goes on a Form 1040 that has three extra "schedules" with it, and if you need any of those schedules, you are not able to use the Free Edition.  Using the standard deduction instead of itemizing does NOT mean you will not need any of those schedules.   If you started in the Free Edition and entered any data that required any extra forms or schedules, you have to upgrade to a paid version and if you are watching the screens carefully you are alerted to the upgrade.       TurboTax Online: Important Details about Filing Simple Form 1040 Returns If you have a simple Form 1040 return only (no forms or schedules except as needed to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit or student loan interest), you can file for free yourself with TurboTax Free Edition, or you can file with TurboTax Live Assisted Basic at the listed price. Roughly 37% of taxpayers are eligible. Examples of situations included in a simple Form 1040 return (assuming no added tax complexity): W-2 income Interest, dividends or original issue discounts (1099-INT/1099-DIV/1099-OID) that don’t require filing a Schedule B IRS standard deduction Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Child Tax Credit (CTC) Student loan interest deduction Taxable qualified retirement plan distributions   Examples of situations not included in a simple Form 1040 return: Itemized deductions claimed on Schedule A, like charitable contributions, medical expenses, mortgage interest and state and local tax deductions Unemployment income reported on a 1099-G Business or 1099-NEC income (often reported by those who are self-employed, gig workers or freelancers) Stock sales (including crypto investments) Income from rental property or property sales Credits, deductions and income reported on other forms or schedules        How can I see my TurboTax  fees?  https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-account-billing/review-fees-turbotax-online/L1XnIzgzg_US_en_US?uid=m682vq7k   If your TurboTax fees are higher than expected, you can reduce them by removing add-ons     (BEFORE you e-file) :   Remove Premium Services Remove MAX Defend & Restore Remove a state Remove PLUS Help & Support Remove Pay With Your Refund     Or—-Use this IRS site for other ways to file for free.  There are 8  free software versions available from the IRS Free File site   https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/   @mhusenits

If you are sure that no one on the return was on an ACA Marketplace plan, you can follow the steps below to certify that you did not receive a 1095-A:  1. Select Federal from the left menu, then Deductions & Credits.  2. Navigate to Medical and select Show More.  3. Select Start or Revisit next to Affordable Care Act (Form 1095-A).  4. You'll be asked if you received a 1095-A. Select No.  5. Select the statement indicating you did not receive a 1095-A.    By selecting this certification, you will be able to e-file your return and meet the requirements of reject code F8962-070. 6. Select File from the left menu and continue through the process to resubmit your return.

It depends. If you are referring to a W-2 as an employee, you cannot e-file without the federal employer identification number (FEIN). If you are completing a different part of the tax return and the FEIN is required, then you may have to file by mail. How do I file my return by mail? Be sure to check your State Department of Revenue for the correct mailing address for your state return, if applicable. Do I need to file a state return? You may be able to find the FEIN by searching online or contacting Toyota Motor Corporation by using this number below. Contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 800-331-4331   @mildredcfink 

I am having the problem also.  New hard drive, but the  .tax2024 files are safely saved in the cloud and located there.   And  Windows 11 TT 2025 Premium Desktop sees those files.  But when I select Transfer Return, it says "reading files" but then nothing happens that I can see except the button has a yellow box around it.    I REALLY don't want to have to re-enter everything for the 2025 return.    I notice that the TT 2025 Desktop Premium did not offer to update itself after  downloaded it today, which seems very odd.

Thank you. After reviewing my Turbotax account, I noticed that the previous DeductIt tool, where I could enter individual donated items and find a range of values (Low to High) for performing a comparative fair market price on each item. That tool could be used to compute the final value of all items to get added to the tax form for contributions. Since I could not find this tool currently, I would like to know if Turbotax will be adding access to the tool again this year, or did Turbotax decide not to support that tool anymore. Thank you.

My sales tax deduction is about half of what it was in 2024, even though I bought a 37k car in 2025 and my income increased. I just ran it on the IRS Sales Tax Deduction Calculator, and it estimates that my deduction should be $4,743, but turbotax is calculating only $1,711. I'm using the desktop version of turbotax on a Mac. I'm in Washington state, so no state income tax. Can you please help?

Did you buy the Desktop program or a code for the Online version?    For Desktop  How to install and Activate the Desktop Download program with a License Code How to install TurboTax CD/Download software with license code   How do I find the License Code? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/i-can-t-find-my-license-code/01/852973   For Online  How to use the Online License Code.  It is for federal only. State is additional. https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/register-activate-services/como-empiezo-...

No, college is considered a temporary absence so you do not change state domicile (or residence) just because you go to college in another state.     Illinois and Wisconsin have a reciprocal tax agreement that allows residents of one state working in the other to pay income taxes only to their state of residence. Employees must file an exemption form with their employer (IL-W-5-NR) to stop withholding taxes for the state they work.      If you had Illinois withholding, you will have to file a nonresident Illinois return and report zeo Illinois income to get a refund of your state tax withholding.  You can then file your resident Wisconsin return and report/pay tax on the income.