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There's a glitch with the system, IDK why thy aren't just posting that!! I called  It's not anything we can do on our end. It is technically available, it's just not showing it. So when you enter the information and then go back to the main page, it shows not started. But it is. It's complete. As long as all the data saves you should be good. That was what happened to me anyway. I would call they even escalated me to a manager without me having to ask. They were really nice about it. 

See this help article for the steps to enter the overtime deduction. After you finish entering your W-2, TurboTax will ask you a few questions about your overtime. Based on your answers, TurboTax will automatically determine if they qualify and calculate your deduction.    For the 2025 tax year, your employer might report your qualified overtime compensation for the year in Box 14 of your W-2 form. You could also receive a separate statement reporting your overtime pay for the year (including if you’re self-employed). If that’s the case, you can rely on the reported amount to calculate the overtime deduction.   If your employer doesn’t use Box 14, or a separate statement reporting your overtime pay isn’t provided, you can use other records – such as earnings statements, pay stubs, invoices, or similar documents – to determine the amount of qualified overtime compensation you received in 2025 (keep those records with your other tax documents).   Also remember that you can only deduct the “overtime premium” portion of your total overtime pay – that is, the “half” portion of the “time-and-a-half” overtime pay required by the FLSA. As a result, if the total of all wages for overtime hours – the overtime premium, plus regular wages – is reported on a separate statement, you have to split out the overtime premium yourself.   The phrase “no tax on overtime” is used to describe a new tax deduction for qualified overtime compensation. This overtime deduction was enacted by the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (also known as the Working Families Tax Cut), which was signed into law on July 4, 2025. However, the deduction is temporary – it only applies for the 2025 through 2028 tax years.   Eligible workers can deduct up to $12,500 of overtime pay earned during the year (up to $25,000 for married couples filing a joint return). But if your income is more than a certain amount, the deduction is gradually phased out – potentially to $0.   You can deduct overtime pay on your federal income tax return only if you: are covered by and not exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which is the federal law that requires overtime pay for certain workers have a Social Security number that’s valid for employment and issued before the due date of your return (including extensions) don’t use the Married Filing Separately filing status

Online preparation and e-filing for 2022, 2023, and  2024 is permanently closed. Note:  The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac.  It cannot be used on a mobile device.   To file a return for a prior tax year  If you need to prepare a return for 2022, 2023, or 2024  you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign,  and mail the return(s) https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/ You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.   Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0     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 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.  

I was 63 years old all of 2025 (born 01 Jan) and eligible for the "Super Catch-Up" retirement contribution: 1. My age is correct in my profile 2. 2025 Turbo-Tax Home and Business (recent update as of 17 Feb 2026) 3. At the end of the Personal Income section, I am notified of a max contribution limit of $31,000 4, Since I was 63 years old for all of 2025, I was allowed the super Catch Up limit of $34,750 5. Turbo Tax is informing me that I exceeded the $31,000 and I must either withdraw the over contributed $3,750 or pay taxes on the $3,750 6. Age 60-63 Standard Contribution is $23,500, (Super) Catch Up Contribution Limit is $11,250, which equals a total of $34,750 allowed   Thank you for your help in getting this issue resolved.  

In your question, you stated: "They essentially told me that whatever we pay goes towards the cost of attendance" and "Are we paying for some portion of tuition, room & board, and/or other fees?" now you are saying there is a scholarship that covers all of the educational costs. I really am not understanding your question or the situation. My first response was assuming you paid and it was broken into various areas. Now that does not sound like the case.    Could you explain more about the situation, state plan or some other more detailed information? There must be a bursar account at minimum. What does it show? Do you have a 1098-T? Is it an eligible institution? Do you qualify for the AOTC?

There are some possible reasons why you are getting dependent errors.    One could be that you have entered incorrect personal information. Double check in the “Personal Info” section, and make sure you select answers that indicate that they qualify to be your dependent.    Also be sure that they lived with you more than half of the year and that you paid more than half of their support.    See the link below to see if they meet IRS Criteria   Requirements for dependents   Edited [02/22/2026 at 05:45 PM ET]  

Hello,  My email from TurboTax says that: If the VIN originally entered is correct, then a binary attachment or [GeneralDependencySmall] with description beginning with "Substantiate VIN" must be present in the return. I have validated the correct VIN and am looking for guidance on how to take this next step.  Thanks for your help!