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I started receiving survivor benefits in 2025.  When TurboTax asks for annuity start date, is that the annuity start date of my spouse or the date I started receiving survivor benefits?
I had the same problem. On a Mac with Apple silicon, running the latest OS. When I tried to import last year's return, the continue button did nothing but beep. I tried to quit, but had to force quit... See more...
I had the same problem. On a Mac with Apple silicon, running the latest OS. When I tried to import last year's return, the continue button did nothing but beep. I tried to quit, but had to force quit. When I restarted TurboTax 2025, it worked okay. The last time I had used it was early January, and apparently there were a lot of updates when I started it this time. Perhaps the updates left it in a strange state.
WHEN WILL THIS BE READY?  I want a date and time since no one at TT has answered this question despite it being posed multiple, multiple times. 
There is no online Premier.   There is online Premium.    If you used and paid for online Premium last year but did not finish or file the return, you can finish it using desktop download software on... See more...
There is no online Premier.   There is online Premium.    If you used and paid for online Premium last year but did not finish or file the return, you can finish it using desktop download software on a full PC or Mac, and mail the return.  You will be able to access the 2024 return you started by using the exact same account and user ID that you used when you started it.   But you can no longer use online software for any further changes.       Start a 2025  return online and enter some personal information  so that the menu on the left opens up and lets you access your past year returns.   Online tax preparation and e-filing for 2024  returns is now permanently closed.    Now it is too late to use online software or to e-file. If you have any changes/corrections at all to make to your 2024 return, you now have to complete it using desktop software, which you must download to a full PC or Mac  (not to a mobile device).Then you need to print, sign and mail it.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/printers-printing/finish-prior-year-return-started-turbotax-online/L9Oe4M90A_US_en_US?uid=m68tffpe   If you already paid for your online software you can ask customer support for a download of the desktop software.   They are available from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pacific time.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899263-what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number     If you are getting a refund, there is no penalty for filing late.  If you owe tax due, then file and pay the amount due as shown on the Form 1040, but expect a bill later from the IRS for the penalty and interest you will owe.  Only the IRS will calculate this—TurboTax will not calculate it.     When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.   Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.      
The federal ID number should be a nine digit number with a dash after the first two digits, eg 95-1234567
Thanks for your reply. the token# is 1329861,  state of Oklahoma We have 3 OPM 1099r.  2 are for Charles and 1 is for Jo Dean.  The problem is with Jo Dean's OPM 1099R which is Civil Service Retirem... See more...
Thanks for your reply. the token# is 1329861,  state of Oklahoma We have 3 OPM 1099r.  2 are for Charles and 1 is for Jo Dean.  The problem is with Jo Dean's OPM 1099R which is Civil Service Retirement Sytem. Box 1 is $22,140, Box 2a. taxable amount is 19,194.75.  In the Oklahoma Retirement Income Summary page the Government retirement deduction shows $20,000,  it should show $10,000 Civil Service retirement deduction shows $24,831,  it should show $44,026 Oklahoma taxable IRA & Pensions shows $40,339, it should show $31,144
1) There are third-party solutions available now (do a Google search for ItsDeductible alternatives).   2) Intuit is developing some sort of valuation tool for inclusion into TurboTax. This tool is... See more...
1) There are third-party solutions available now (do a Google search for ItsDeductible alternatives).   2) Intuit is developing some sort of valuation tool for inclusion into TurboTax. This tool is scheduled to be available in the near future (no exact date though).
Clicking the "add another 1099-SA" button just edits the existing one. My employer changed providers mid-year.
Since its deducible was discontinued in 2025, how do we estimate the value of non-cash charitable donations? (that tool was very handy, too bad it was discontinued)
It is anticipated that the depreciation calculators within the software should be updated by February 13th, 2026 (now, by the end of this week). The tech team is working diligently to release the upd... See more...
It is anticipated that the depreciation calculators within the software should be updated by February 13th, 2026 (now, by the end of this week). The tech team is working diligently to release the updates before that date, if possible. Note that this update will affect depreciation for Schedule E (Rental Properties) only. Schedule C (Self-Employment) was updated previously, and should be working in all versions of TurboTax.  (Problems receiving the update? See: troubleshooting for TurboTax Online)   You can sign up at this link to be notified via email when the depreciation and amortization forms are available in TurboTax.
1. MFJ With 2 years old AGI at 120K 2. In calendar year, I maxed at 5K for DC FSA (Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account) 3. We use HDHP HSA just in case this matters.  4. Childcare expenses we... See more...
1. MFJ With 2 years old AGI at 120K 2. In calendar year, I maxed at 5K for DC FSA (Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account) 3. We use HDHP HSA just in case this matters.  4. Childcare expenses were 25K per its tax statement   So my general understanding is we can't double dip the pre tax dollar if it's already covered by DC FSA or Child/Dependent Care Credit (CDCC), but with my childcare expense at 25K (which is somewhere average of any full time childcare), can we use first 5K out of 25K to be eligible for pre tax dollar, and next 3K expense out of 25K, by which only 8K is going to be covered?    This curiosity prompted me to check with ChatGPT Pro and Claude Opus, both of which agreed that the expenses should be available for pre tax dollar, because if annual daycare > DC FSA contribution, then you still get the credit upto 3K.    I mean it doesnt necessarily mean it's double dipping, because  1) I have spent 25K,  2) DC FSA covers only 5K in 2025 (it's 7.5K in 2026) 3) the remaining 20K, I am simply applying 3K as pre tax (I am aware in my AGI, it's probably 20%, which is only 600$).    I can see it could be double dipping, if my childcare expense is equal or less than 5K, and then not allowed to use the deduction   I did some research, but I dont really see much of this kind of discussion anywhere, and I am well aware AI haullucination, so I am checking with the community and see the consensus.    Thank you
You have that confused.   Next year there will be a deduction for cash charity donations of up to $1000 for single filers or up to $2000 on a joint return even if you do not itemize.   It is for your... See more...
You have that confused.   Next year there will be a deduction for cash charity donations of up to $1000 for single filers or up to $2000 on a joint return even if you do not itemize.   It is for your 2026 return--next year-- that you will file in 2027.
You actually do not report your monthly installment payments on your tax return. These payments are used to pay off a past debt you owe the IRS, so they are not considered a deduction or a credit for... See more...
You actually do not report your monthly installment payments on your tax return. These payments are used to pay off a past debt you owe the IRS, so they are not considered a deduction or a credit for your current year's taxes.
@J-Glass64    Nope....2026.   And the $300/600 deduction was only for 2020/2021 taxes   Now starting in 2026 taxes, it will be $1000/2000
TX has no state income tax, so TX will not appear in certain drop down menus.  Leave that box blank.