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My mother assumed a traditional IRA from her deceased husband. She assumed the IRA in 2025. Her husband died in 2024. She took an RMD from the assumed IRA in 2025.    When putting the 1099-R into T... See more...
My mother assumed a traditional IRA from her deceased husband. She assumed the IRA in 2025. Her husband died in 2024. She took an RMD from the assumed IRA in 2025.    When putting the 1099-R into TurboTax Desktop, there is an interview question "Do any of these situations apply to you?" There is a box titled "I inherited this IRA". If I check it, it looks like the distribution is not taxed. If I don't check it, the distribution seems to be taxed.    Researching with IRS - I think the distribution should be taxed as ordinary income.    Does anyone now what the "I inherited this IRA" box means or when it is used?   Thanks.    Eddie.
Once you have completed the Wages & Income section and the Deductions & Credits section, the indicators at the top left of the online program screen will be available on Explain my taxes
I concur with the OP. I had both w2 and 1099-NEC income. Turbotax is advising to sock away $80000 for SEP  IRA this year - this is definitely not 20% of net income. Something is not right in 2025 ver... See more...
I concur with the OP. I had both w2 and 1099-NEC income. Turbotax is advising to sock away $80000 for SEP  IRA this year - this is definitely not 20% of net income. Something is not right in 2025 version of turbotax
I am the sole person running and participating in my S-Corp.  I've read in other posts that S-Corp MUST pay me a salary if I actively participate, and more specifically advise I should pay myself a "... See more...
I am the sole person running and participating in my S-Corp.  I've read in other posts that S-Corp MUST pay me a salary if I actively participate, and more specifically advise I should pay myself a "reasonable" market-based salary.  My very small S-Corp made less than $12,000 last year... after expenses and deductions I expect the business will maybe have +/-$7,000 in business income.  These amounts of money do not even come close to supporting or paying myself a "reasonable" market-based salary.   In this case, is it more appropriate to simply report any Ordinary Business Income from my K-1 [Box 1] in my 1040 personal taxes?
@tbonanno16 wrote: You can if you're using the online version.... Really? I was not aware that was possible. What file format(s) can be uploaded for donated items? 
What additional taxes and shipping fees are you referring to?  TurboTax does not have shipping fees. What exactly are you trying to do? Are you using TurboTax?  If so, which program, online or de... See more...
What additional taxes and shipping fees are you referring to?  TurboTax does not have shipping fees. What exactly are you trying to do? Are you using TurboTax?  If so, which program, online or desktop?
I noticed that while I am uploading forms, Turbo Tax used to show the refund or owe on each screen. I am not seeing this. How to enable it?   Regards r
when is it going to  be ready? it is past the 13th with no further update and now the message has gone back to the generic sometime in february.
check browser permissions, see   https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-vanguard-brokerage-update-is-available-from-vanguard-but-not-on-turbo-tax/01/3746947#M1390363
@user17711955024 wrote: Heavy sigh.  I guess I'll start shopping around for some other tax software for the future years. This new tool is supposed to be released sometime this month or next. ... See more...
@user17711955024 wrote: Heavy sigh.  I guess I'll start shopping around for some other tax software for the future years. This new tool is supposed to be released sometime this month or next.   The frustration is understandable, but you're really not going to find other DIY tax prep software much different, better, or more functional that TurboTax. They merely have a FMV look-up tool much the same as TurboTax will have in a future update.
To report your Form 1099-R distributions for your IRA(s), including the amount of the RMD, do the following:   Return to your 1099-R entries by clicking Review to the right of IRA, 401(k), Pen... See more...
To report your Form 1099-R distributions for your IRA(s), including the amount of the RMD, do the following:   Return to your 1099-R entries by clicking Review to the right of IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R) in the Federal Wages & Income Click on the pencil to the right of the 1099-R Click Continue through the entries you've made When you reach, "Let's get more information about your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), enter the amount of your RMD that was due by December 31, 2025, Continue. Only the RMD amount, no extras On the next screen, "How much of this distribution applied to your December 31, 2025 RMD?", enter your RMD that you entered in the prior screen, Continue When you reach, "Review your 1099-R summary, Continue (not the pencil) When you reach, "Let's go over any required minimum distributions (RMD), Continue (not the pencil)   Follow the above steps for each of your Form 1099-R entries (if applicable).   If you still receive alerts about RMDs, be sure each number is exact for each box above.    If after doing the above steps, you receive alerts, you may go in and remove the Form 5329 (if one was generated), since you know it is all correct.   To delete Form 5329:    Go to Tax Tools on the right hand panel inside of TurboTax Click on the down arrow and scroll down to Tools Click on Tools and select Delete a form from the menu items that appear in the Tool Center Click on the trash can icon to the right of Form 5329
I wish I could input a picture. the format is below   18  Local wages, tips, etc.                   19 Local income tax           20 Locality name total wage                                       ... See more...
I wish I could input a picture. the format is below   18  Local wages, tips, etc.                   19 Local income tax           20 Locality name total wage                                               local tax withheld              locality applicable wage to school tax            school tax witheheld        school district number   how do input this? this screwed me last year and I lost money, this year i stand to lose more if i don't figure it out. I already paid, I dont want to pay again. any ideas? thank you.
You can if you're using the online version, which is why i had hoped there would be a way to import the .csv file into the desktop version, as i have no patience or capability to enter every line ite... See more...
You can if you're using the online version, which is why i had hoped there would be a way to import the .csv file into the desktop version, as i have no patience or capability to enter every line item manually. 
Typically, the adjusted cost basis will be the actual price you paid per share (the discount price) times the number of shares, plus the amount reported as income on your form 1040 (the stock discoun... See more...
Typically, the adjusted cost basis will be the actual price you paid per share (the discount price) times the number of shares, plus the amount reported as income on your form 1040 (the stock discount) - this discount may have also been reported to you on your W-2.    For practical guidance, start with this detailed dive into calculating your basis and gain on ESPP, including short-term and long-term examples, in the following TurboTax help article - Employee Stock Purchase Plans   See also: IRS FAQ - How do I report the sale of stock from an employee stock purchase plan?
What is the deal with the additional taxes and shipping fees note during check out?
I am trying to get my Federal and State (AZ) Partnership Returns efiled today but I cannot get my Arizona return to go past the review.  It keeps going back and saying it needs review information inc... See more...
I am trying to get my Federal and State (AZ) Partnership Returns efiled today but I cannot get my Arizona return to go past the review.  It keeps going back and saying it needs review information including the name of our LLC.  I have gone through the return and prepared the same as last year's return.  Is there a glitch is the program or can someone help me get through this.  
Well I obviously missed the memo that Turbotax was dropping ItsDeductible.  Did you bother to notify all your loyal customers?.....I don't think so.  And so here I am, in tax season, already purchase... See more...
Well I obviously missed the memo that Turbotax was dropping ItsDeductible.  Did you bother to notify all your loyal customers?.....I don't think so.  And so here I am, in tax season, already purchased my Premier version of Turbotax for 2025, got to the Deductibles section and now I find out that ItsDeductible is not there and something new may be coming but no outlook as to when.  Do I sit and wait for the new tool?  Or do I just take my best guess at FMV for my donations?  Knowing that this was announced quite some time ago, I have no confidence that anything new is coming anytime soon.  I'd like to say I want my money back for my Turbotax purchase but my taxes are done except for these donation deductions. Heavy sigh.  I guess I'll start shopping around for some other tax software for the future years.
I have a code 150 and etic
If you're having trouble downloading your Form 1099-B, you should contact the brokerage directly for assistance.