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For W-2 Box 14 entry OBBBTT (Qualified Overtime Compensation), select the "Other" or "Other - not listed" category in your tax software, as it is a new 2025 code for specific overtime reporting. It represents the premium portion of overtime pay and does not typically change your taxable wages   TurboTax will automatically calculate the overtime deduction for you based on the amount in box 14.

If you are the non-custodial parent and claiming the child tax credit, your filing status is Single (assuming that you are not married).  To qualify as Head of Household requires that your dependent live with you over 1/2 the year so you cannot claim Head of Household in this instance.

@DaveF1006 And as a reminder, for the sale of the foreign inherited house: sale proceeds = $50K income taxes withheld at source = $15K appraisal = $50   (US stepped up cost basis = $150K but the foreign country did not care about ANY cost basis).

Yes!! This is so frustrating!  One of the main reasons I purchase TurboTax is the importing of brokerage statements.  I read a thread on another site saying this is not TurboTax issue, but I have found other posts indicating the trouble is widespread across many financial institutions.  The answer is always to manually enter the information (and then the forms have to be MAILED to the IRS).  Is TurboTax going to fix this problem or is the only solution going to be manual entry?  Not what I paid for when I purchased TurboTax.   - When I try to import from LPL Financial, it opens a browser window, connects after given the acct number and document code, then says "Connection Complete.  Success! We got your tax data.  You can now return to TurboTax"  Returning to TurboTax takes me to the Import screen I started with and just loops into the same process with no import of data and no indication there is data anywhere... Frustrating!

That sounds odd.  Can you go to the Tools or help menu (depending on if you are online or using the desktop version), and choose "send file to agent"?  This will upload an anonymous version of your file to the tech support database and give you a token number.  Post the token number here and I will try and flag this for attention. 

It depends on what you are looking for. If your return has earned income credit (EIC) or the additional child tax credit (ACTC) then a release is not expected until March 2nd. See the link below for additional information. IRS When can you expect your refund for EIC and ACTC? If you are inquiring for another reason please provide additional details.   @JayoDTB 

Q. I am still finding scholarship or other income from box 3 being unearned? Yes. If you enter it as box 3, 1099-Misc income it will end up as either unearned "other income" (line 8z Schedule 1) or self employment income (Schedule C) depending on how you respond to the follow up interview.   To get it treated as hybrid stipend-scholarship income, it must be reported on line 8r of Schedule 1.  To get it there, you must enter it in the Educational expenses-Scholarships section, under deductions and credits. Do not enter it in the 1099-MISC section under Wages and income.   If you're concerned about the 1099-Misc not showing up on the tax forms, there's a workaround for that.  But, it's not necessary.  Report the scholarship income, on Schedule 1, line 8r.  Enter as previously described. Then also  report the 1099-Misc as other income, line 8z, Schedule 1 income (enter in TurboTax at the 1099-Misc screen). Then enter an offsetting line 8z deduction, for the same amount.  In TurboTax (TT), enter at: - Federal Taxes tab  - Wages & Income Scroll down to: -Less Common Income       -Misc Income, 1099-A, 1099-C        - On the next screen, choose – Other reportable income -  Answer yes to Any other Taxable Income          -On the next screen, Enter the number with a minus sign (-) in front.  Briefly explain at description, e.g.                "1099-Misc reported as scholarship"

  You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed, nor can you stop it.  It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox on the corner.  The IRS does not allow you to take it back.   If you left out a W-2, a 1099G, or a dependent, or a 1099 etc…DO NOT change your return while it is “pending.”  The changes will go nowhere.   Now you have to wait until the IRS either rejects or accepts your return.  If your return is rejected, you will be able to go into your account and make the necessary changes to your tax return and re-submit your return.    Sometimes—not always— the IRS corrects your mistakes, while they are processing your return.    If the IRS accepts your return, however, then you have to wait longer until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund.  THEN you can prepare an amended tax return and e-file or mail  it in. You have to be able to work from that return exactly the way it was when it was e-filed originally.  You will need to use a form called a 1040X.     Meanwhile, DO NOT go in and start changing anything on your return in the system, or you will make a mess for yourself.  Sit tight and wait until you see what the IRS does with the return you just e-filed   The Form 1040X is scheduled to be available on February 26.   The date is subject to change, so check on 2-26  to see if it is ready.   Before that, do not change anything at all on your return.    

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?

  If you received the 'hit a snag' error it's a connectivity issue.  You're trying to connect to a Billing server and it's being blocked.  Try closing the program, clear your Cache and Cookies,  and turning off your anti-virus programs before retrying.   If you still can't connect you can Contact TurboTax Support and use 'Billing' as your issue.  They can take your payment by phone.   @user17712039444 

Since you are not a farmer and do not have farm income, you should not report this in the Farm/Farming section. Instead, report in the following manner.   Go to the Wages & Income section. Scroll down to Other Common Income. Click Start/Revisit next to Other 1099-G Income (do not go to the Farm section). Answer Yes to "Did you receive a 1099-G?" On the screen titled "What type of payment did you receive on this 1099-G?", Select the radio button for Taxable Grant. Click Continue until you are done reporting your 1099 G form Before you report this, you need delete this from farm income.    If you are using TurboTax Online: In the left-hand menu, click Tax Tools.  Select Tools. In the pop-up window, select Delete a form. Scroll through the list of forms until you find: Schedule F (Form 1040) (Farm Income)  Form 4835 (Farm Rental) Click Delete next to those forms and confirm the deletion. Click Continue at the bottom to return to your summary. Sign out of your return and back again to save your changes Now proceed to enter your form in the manner described in my first set of steps. If you are using TurboTax Desktop (CD/Download): Click the Forms icon in the top right corner of your screen. In the list of forms on the left-hand side, look for Schedule F or Form 4835. Click on the form name to highlight it. Go to the Forms menu at the very top of your computer screen and select Remove Schedule F (or "Delete Form") at the  bottom of the form when it appears in the right-pane of your screen. After deleting, close your return to save the changes.

To clarify, the dividend was lumped with the company stock shares at their transferred price as one line item that said rollover contribution on my brokerage IRA monthly stmt. The tax on the dividend probably is about $25, maybe it is better to just report it as dividend and pay the tax on it, and not worry about making any adjustments to complicate the matters further?  

Federal and state refunds come from completely separate entities.  There is no rule as to which one will come in first or how long it will be between their arrival in your account.   TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer.  “21 days”  is not a promise from TurboTax or the IRS.      First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted:  https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/   Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.     You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2025 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:    https://www.irs.gov/refunds   To track your state refund:     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_US_en_US?uid=lt447ebr   If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/refunds-take-longer-others/L14YlqFrH_US_en_US?uid=lexdr7zh . https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/irs-refund-taking-longer-21-days/L2vRAJbdU_US_en_US?uid=lexe7lst         If you are getting earned income credit on line 27 or additional child tax credit on line 28 You are subject to the delay required by the PATH act.  Do not expect your refund before early March   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/internal-revenue-service/federal-refunds-delayed-due-path-act/L5jnQJsBi_US_en_US   Note:  “Accepted” is not the same as “approved”.  TurboTax tells you the e-file was accepted if the IRS deems that there is enough information on the return for them to take it in for processing.   Only the IRS can approve of the refund, which is a later stage of processing.  If the IRS approves your refund they will provide a date for the refund to be issued.   FROM THE IRS WHERE’S MY REFUND SITE: https://www.irs.gov/wheres-my-refund How it works Where's My Refund shows your refund status: Return Received – We received your return and are processing it. Refund Approved – We approved your refund and are preparing to issue it by the date shown. Refund Sent – We sent the refund to your bank or to you in the mail. It may take 5 days for it to show in your bank account or several weeks for your check to arrive in the mail.   @JayoDTB

Did you use the Business program to do an 1041 Estate/Trust return?  What did you use to file her personal return?   If you need to do a personal 1040 return you still need to buy a personal version.  You can have the Business program and a personal program installed at the same time.   FYI - All the personal Desktop programs have the same forms. You just get more help and guidance in the higher versions.  You can buy the Desktop Download program directly from Turbo Tax here, https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/   The Desktop program can do unlimited personal returns and efile 5 federal for free.  The state is $25 to efile or you can print and mail state for free.