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@HollywoodBound wrote: How about paying less in taxes throughout the year so you break even at the end of the year.  They lack the requisite intellectual capacity to be able make that calculation, unfortunately.

Yes, sometimes the main topics display does not update properly, even though you have entered your info in the section.  This doesn't affect your return, but often if you close the program, clear your Cache and Cookies, and re-open TurboTax, it will update.   @user17713554989 

When was the divorce finalized? From the IRS Deducting alimony paid. Alimony is deductible by the payer, and the recipient must include it in income if you entered into a divorce or separation agreement on or be- fore December 31, 2018. Alimony paid is not deductible if you entered into a divorce or separation agreement on or before December 31, 2018, and the agreement is changed after December 31, 2018, to expressly provide that alimony received is not included in your former spou- se’s income. Alimony paid is not deductible if you entered into a divorce or separation agreement after December 31, 2018.       To enter alimony paid in 2025:   Go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Other Deductions and Credits>Alimony Paid  

Yes, lines 25 and 26 of schedule H are completed automatically as part of your entries in Part I and II. They just summarize your total tax due. Part I of Schedule H would report both employer and employee social security and Medicare tax, Part II would report your federal unemployment tax, which the employer pays. So as long as you completed Part I and II of Schedule H, you will have reported all of the payroll taxes necessary. 

You may have a Qualified Business Income deduction (QBID) if you have business income reported on a Schedule K-1 or have Section 199A dividends reported in box 5 of a form 1099-DIV.   Please check if you have these 2 types of income on your tax return and comment here if you need further assistance.

If you received a "Success" message but your data hasn't appeared in TurboTax, it is likely due to recent browser security updates regarding Local Network Access.   To fix this you need to allow TurboTax to securely retrieve your data through your browser settings: Locate the View Site Information icon (the "tune" or "lock" icon) on the far left of your address bar, just before the URL. Find Local Network Access in the dropdown menu. Toggle the switch to ON. Refresh the page and attempt your import again. If permissions aren't the issue, one of the following factors may be at play: Brokerage Delays: While most forms arrive by January 31, many brokerages delay Consolidated 1099s (like the 1099-B) until mid-February due to complex reporting requirements. Availability: Your brokerage must specifically "release" the import file to TurboTax. If it isn’t ready, we recommend checking back. Connection Blocks: Active VPNs or aggressive Anti-Virus software can occasionally block the import feature between your bank and TurboTax. Try disabling them temporarily or switching to a different browser. Helpful TurboTax Articles: What if I can't import my 1099? How can I fix my 1099 import issue? How do I import my 1099s? How do I enter a large number of stock transactions in TurboTax?

This is not available at this time however there are several places to arrive at your estimated value for the donations of personal items.   For examples see the links below for a guide to assist. Salvation Army Donation Value Guide Valuation Guide for Goodwill Donors Any reasonable method will be appropriate, just keep the details with your tax records should you need it later.