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Si presento su declracion con TurboTax siga las instructiones en las ligas para poder bajor su declaracion de años anteriores:   ¿Cómo veo, descargo o imprimo una declaración de impuestos de un año anterior? ¿Dónde puedo encontrar mis declaraciones de años anteriores? Si no presento su declaracion con TurboTax tendria que solicitarlo en donde fue presentado o puede hacer su cuenta en la pagina del IRS y bajar un resmen de su declaracion.  Le comparto esta liga para mas informacion sobre la cuenta con el IRS; Cuenta en línea para personas físicas

I'm having the exact same issue. Last year (2024) it capped at $250 (and I now realize it should have been $250 x number of children, but there was no way to enter this). This year, it is allowing my full expenses instead of capping at $250 per child. Needs to be fixed. 

see here for the instructions on backdoor Roth entry.  if you don't qualify for a deductible contribution then Turbotax may assume it's non-deductible so you're not getting a question to elect it   you also need to input the 1099-R and answer the questions that come after that entry to specify it was a Roth conversion.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/retirement-benefits/enter-backdoor-roth-ira-conversion/L7gGPjKVY_US_en_US   I don't understand what you mean by "How are the forms for new Roth IRA conversions for 2025 having these Form 8606s created?" - but hopefully the above helps.   If you are on desktop you can check the outcome on Form 8606 and Line 4b of your 1040, in Online you will need to have paid and review 8606 in the PDF with all forms and worksheets.   If you did have $1 left in the IRA at year-end you may end up with $6999 converted tax-free with $1 basis carryover on Form 8606 and tax owed on $1 income 🙂

https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/retrieve-your-ip-pin   If you have a 6 digit PIN issued to you by the IRS you need to enter it in order to e-file.  Go to Federal>Other Tax Situations>Other Return Info>Identity Protection PIN and enter the six-digit PIN.    

thanks for the detailed reply @ThomasM125 . I couldnt get the adjustment to cost basis work on a per sale basis. But was able to do it overall as a single amount and that adjustment worked and gave me the expected gain/loss.

How can I see my TurboTax  fees?  https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-account-billing/review-fees-turbotax-online/L1XnIzgzg_US_en_US?uid=m682vq7k   If your TurboTax fees are higher than expected, you can reduce them by removing add-ons     (BEFORE you e-file) :   Remove Premium Services Remove MAX Defend & Restore Remove a state Remove PLUS Help & Support Remove Pay With Your Refund

The “senior deduction” is added automatically by the software based on the date of birth and filing status you entered into MY INFO.  You do not need to take any extra steps to enter it. (And…the new senior deduction has nothing to do with whether you are getting Social Security)   The deduction is not on the same line as your standard deduction.  It is shown separately.on line 13b.     2025 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS SINGLE $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind + $2000) MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind +1600) MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $31,500  (65 or older/legally blind + $1600) HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $23,625 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)     For 2025 through 2028 there is an extra  deduction amount of up to $6000 per individual 65 or older filing Single, MFJ, or HOH which is phased out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers.   (The deduction phases out completely at $175.000 Single or HOH, or $250,000 joint)   The $6,000 senior deduction will be calculated on 1040 Schedule 1-A page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors which goes to 1040 line 13b. It is separate and in addition to the Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e.  Turbo Tax automatically includes it. IRS Schedule 1-A https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1040s1a--dft.pdf   Need to see it? https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/preview-turbotax-online-return-filing/L77WCkvnu_US_en_US?uid=m681fkhr   If you are not getting the senior deduction it is because Your date of birth in MY INFO shows that you were not 65 by the end of 2025 Your income is too high You are filing married filing separately     And....one other thing to check----make sure that in MY INFO when it asked if your SSN is valid for employment you answered correctly.   @user17695450982

The standard deduction for a couple filing MFJ and both are over 68 is $34,700.    Taxpayers aged 65 or older may qualify for an additional deduction of $6,000 ($12,000 for those filing Married Filing Jointly).   To be eligible, you must meet all of the following criteria:   Be 65 or older by December 31, 2025 File as Married Filing Jointly (MFJ) if married Have a Modified Adjusted Gross Income under $75,000 ($150,000 for MFJ). The deduction phases out for taxpayers with higher incomes. TurboTax automatically calculates the additional senior deduction based on your date of birth and income. If you qualify, the deduction will appear on your Form 1040 on line 13b. You can see the calculation on Schedule 1-A, Part V, line 37. No additional action is required on your part.   For more details, review the TurboTax article Tax Counseling for Seniors and the IRS Fact Sheet Deductions for Seniors for more information.