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The 2025 software is pulling line 28 from Schedule C  and putting it where line 29 is supposed to go.  To be more detailed your software is malfuctioning. It is taking the total expenses and putting it on form 8829 where Tentative profit should go. Thus causing the math to be wrong. Your software is also not allowing me to put in  Indirect expenses. This is a Major problem. 

@chjeffrey    You might need to delete the entire form and enter again from scratch. And enter it manually  "Type it in myself" ___________________________________ If your box 2a has a non-zero number in it..(not blank, nor marked as undetermined), and that number is somewhat lower than the box 1 number, due to an after-tax contribution amount that is noted in box 5...then edit that retirement form again, and when you get to the following page (below), answer it as-if the displayed edits were present  (i.e. you needed to answer YES).     Answering YES will use the box 2a $$ amount on your for 1040.  Check lines 5a and 5b before and after entering that 1099-R.    But if you answered No to that question, and already entered some $$ in the "General" or "Simplified" calculation area ,you might need to delete your 1099-R first and re-enter it from scratch.t though) _________________________________

Do you arrive at the screen Review your XXX sales or Review your XXX sales section totals?  If so, click the pencil icon to the right of the entry.     You will be allowed to review the entries that were originally entered and make the corrections.   You are able to click the trashcan icon to the right of the entry to delete then entry and start over.

It depends on the specific sales transactions listed on the 1099-B, since assets received as gifts or an inheritance are not considered purchased. If every sale from this tax year, 2025, came from securities that you yourself purchased since taking over the account, then you should select yes. If there is a mixture of sales of assets that you purchased, and sales of assets that you received into your UGMA as gifts to a minor that you're now selling as an adult, then the answer would be no. If the 1099-B lists transactions that are entirely made up of sales of assets that were previously gifted to you, then naturally the answer would be no.    You'll have to look down the list of transactions to see what was and wasn't sold this year, and make a determination for the question based on how you originally received those assets.    Learn more:  TurboTax - What is Form 1099-B: Proceeds from Broker Transactions? IRS Pub. 550 - Investment income and expenses

Gemini is telling me that it's an IRS database issue but not sure I buy that since the error is with entering the data not the submission. It is impacting all tax software based on this thread though. 

We do not schedule appointments from the user forum.   You have to contact your "expert" yourself.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/product-setup/connect-tax-expert-turbotax-live/L73wOZD5D_US_en_US?uid=m8zw1pbb  

This experience was reported to the development team and corrected in the update released February 13, 2026. Please restart TurboTax Business and print your forms again. You may also try opening the PDFs using the Chrome browser or Adobe Acrobat.

We ask for a user ID to prevent fraud.  You can attempt to file without posting an ID.   Many people have an issue filling because they don't know their AGI.  In your case, since you didn't file last year, the AGI is "0."   If you can't file electronically, you have the option to mail the tax return.   If I misunderstood the question, you can contact us again with additional details.

EINs are 9 digit numbers, that never include any letters.  If there was a "W" in the reported EIN on your W-2, there may also be a typo in the number and you should check with your company's payroll department.    See How do I find my employer's EIN or Tax ID? for more information.

Once you have paid for one of the online editions you cannot clear the tax return and start over. To change your filing status, click on My Info on the left side of the online program screen.  Edit your personal information and select Married and select that you want to file your tax return with your spouse.

The basis of your retirement income would be made up of after-tax contributions to the retirement plan that were made by you.  If you never made any after-tax contributions, then your basis is zero.   The custodian of the retirement account may be able to provide you with information about whether you have a basis in your account.  Typically, if you are receiving regular payments from the account, the Form 1099-R issued for the first year that you receive a payment will show an amount in box 9b for total employee contributions, which would be the basis.

An EIN is exactly 9 numeric digits in the format of 12-3456789.  If there is a alphabetic character in the EIN that is not correct.  You will have to contact the payer on the form to get the correct EIN.