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Thanks so much   As I have enough medical deductions to itemize, do I need to do anything to adjust the amount I paid to the insurer based upon the fact the former employer paid a monthly stipend to me?   I am concerned with doing this right!      

After you get the program installed or reinstalled the first thing to do before you open your tax return is to update the program and install any state programs you had. Then open your file. So you first need to start a fake return to be able to download the state program (go to FILE - NEW). Enter some basic information, then go to the state tab and download the state program. Then try to open your existing return, go to FILE - OPEN Error 190 for state https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/bugs-and-error-messages/help/error-190-when-opening-file-in-turbotax-desktop/00/26443

All Colorado passthrough entity forms should be available, whether you're using TurboTax Business Online or Business Desktop. To receive the latest forms, first try manually updating your TurboTax Business Desktop software  For TurboTax Business Online, log out and then log back in   If you're still unable to complete and file your CO partnership return, then follow the below troubleshooting steps for your software platform--   First, begin troubleshooting by logging out of the TurboTax platform you're using, Online or Desktop. From there, try these options:  If you are using TurboTax Online Check ‌your browser's settings - Clear your Cache and Cookies Here are the official instructions for the most popular browsers: Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge  Log back into TurboTax Online and select Pick up where you left off to return.   Or, try using a different web browser to login and complete your entries - i.e. try logging in on Mozilla Firefox if you are using Google Chrome; or try using Chrome if you are using Microsoft Edge.  If you are using the phone/tablet app, try changing to laptop/computer if possible. If you do not have access to a computer, switch to a web browser within your phone or tablet, and sign in from there. If you are using TurboTax Desktop Make sure the software is updated.  If you haven't rebooted your computer, please do. Check your firewall and antivirus settings. Make sure they aren't blocking any feature of the software.   

If you haven't filed your Federal and state return review your federal return until it comes to this option. Select the one with $0 charges, and there will be the information for Credit Karma, and then select to have it deposited into your bank only. It's a bit of an ordeal, extra steps when it should be in the first options, as well as the option to get a paper check instead of afterwards. This is what the customers feel about this part of the return. There should be more explanation as to why this is being done this way.

The depreciation section was temporarily disabled while awaiting late tax law changes regarding the Special Depreciation Allowance.   If you haven't already, be sure to check for updates. In the Desktop version, this is done by going to Online at the top left next to Help and selecting Check for Updates.   If using TurboTax Online, sign out and sign back into your account to refresh the program.   If you have updated the software and it is still not showing a deduction, it may be that your residential property has reached the 27.5 year life. Once the basis is fully recovered, the deduction stops automatically.   It is also possible that the depreciation is being calculated, but is being "disallowed" due to your Modified Adjusted Gross Income being over $150,000. In this instance, it is not gone. It is carried forward to future years.   The two forms to review are your Form 4562, Part III, Line 19. If the line is zero, the software may still need updating, or you have reached full depreciation.   The other form to review is Form 8582 to review any passive activity loss limitations.   Also ensure you have checked the "active participation" question as "Yes" to being an active participant for the special $25,000 allowance.

I entered the insurance premiums into the insurance payments section, and it is reflected in the entry field.  However, the final number in the business expenses section does not reflect the amount entered.  why?

If you are encountering the issue that the button you need to select to finish, such as to Pay for your state e-filing, doesn't appear on your screen, you can either adjust the size of your screen, try a different device, or hook up a larger monitor to your device in order to access the button. This issue with paying for the state e-file has come up in the past for Mac users.   One user suggested rotating the screen view on the laptop (Mac) to submit the payment and then rotated it back. On the Mac, open System Preferences. Hold down the Command and Option keys and click Display. It'll give you an option to rotate the screen.   @dicody 

Looks like this is up in the air.  I saw a thread where someone saw an announcement that Intuit was "working on a tool" but no specific release date before tax deadlines in April.   But you can read more about what happened to ItsDeductible here.  We'll keep it updated as things break.

I filed on 2/4/26. I have the Windows Desktop program but even though I could scroll down to month 10 I couldn't click on it. Had to scroll to it then hit the ENTER key, not mouse click. Took a little doing. 2/4/26 some fixes to try https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/problem-with-payment-api-for-filing-a-return-not-accepting-exp-months-9-12-credit-card-entry/00/3706526