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Si la declaración ya fue enviada no te será permitido hacer cambio alguno. Debes esperar que el IRS la acepte o la rechace.   Si el IRS la rechaza, puedes corregir la información. En caso de que el IRS la haya aceptado, podrás hacer una enmienda.    De todos modos, no te preocupes, ya que generalmente si no incluyes el alquiler, eso no cambia tu declaración federal, porque los pagos de renta no se pueden deducir ante el IRS.    

@SuziM Hijacking this to add that I am searching for answers on this. Turbo Tax is including the 6000 Senior deduction (with the standard deduction using the taxable income c.g. method) in calculating my self-employed QBI. But it is irrelevant to my net QBI and is not supposed to be a factor — correct? If so, how do I force turbo tax to correct that (Desktop edition)? Thanks you 

Two possible answers: You paid fees to have your taxes done that reduced your refund. The state kept part. Check to see how you paid TurboTax to determine if the money went to fees. Contact the state -(608) 266-2486

Yes, you can amend more than once for a tax year. You will use the first 1040-X numbers as though it was your original return to change it for a new amendment. You may need to use TurboTax Desktop to amend a second time. This will allow you to use the corrected original numbers for your second amendment.    Start by using this article to amend your amendment. How do I amend my tax return for a prior year?

Wrong. This is happening to lots of people. It happened to me today. You are implying human error. It is TurboTax error. So I finished elsewhere online in 20 minutes with zero errors. Furthermore, the contact is utterly useless as it connects to AI that is not AI but a bot with a few questions and answers. Then you are on hold forever.

The SmartCheck message is saying that the depreciation amount is too high in comparison to what the vehicle is worth.    Try this first: Delete the vehicle.  Add it back in with its original service date.  Calculate your estimated depreciation per year based on miles used for business. You may need your Depreciation Reports from last year. Other options:  Go back to the sale of vehicle and delete any numbers in the AMT section. In Smart check, when the worksheet is displayed, right click on the field (Line 51 and/or Line 52).  From the dropdown menu displayed, select "Override". You should then be able to enter any number that you want. However, do not enter an amount greater than the depreciable basis of the vehicle. If you've used the vehicle more than 5 years, the basis is zero. @Dang83 

Form 1099-B is reported in TurboTax under the Investments and Savings Section of Wages & Income.  TurboTax automatically completes Form 8949 when you enter your stock sales.  If you would like to import your 1099-B, review the TurboTax Help article Where do I enter or import a 1099-B?.    Follow the steps below to enter your 1099-B:   Launch TurboTax Select Wages & Income Select the dropdown by Investments and Savings Select Start/Revisit by Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds (1099-B) TurboTax will guide you through the screens to enter your 1099-B. For more information on broker transactions, ‌ refer to the TurboTax article What is Form 1099-B: Proceeds from Broker Transactions?   If you are reporting dividends, refer to the TurboTax Hep articles Where do I enter my 1099-DIV in TurboTax Online? for instructions.

@pk Thank you again for your explanation. I may be mistaken, but I believe I was treated as a nonresident in 2023, not because I was exempt, but because I did not meet the Substantial Presence Test. I was outside the U.S. in 2021 and 2022, so when I returned in September 2023, I did not accumulate enough days to meet the 183-day threshold. If that is the case — meaning 2023 was nonresident solely due to not meeting the SPT and not due to exempt status — would that affect the residency determination for 2025 under the 2-out-of-6 rule? Also, for completeness, I have not been paid by a foreign employer during my first and second J-1 stays. I would appreciate your thoughts on this.

When you call an AI that is moronic and not an AI at all. It is just a scripted bot with a very limited set of questions and answers it understands. Then you are on hold forever. So TurboTax clearly prefers to neglect customers to extract more profit. Failure.

No, "expert assist" won't be able to help you with the calculation.   The guidance on how to calculate the earnings on the excess contribution can be found in IRS Publication 590-A.  There is a Worksheet 1-4 on page 32 of Publication 590-A that can be used to determine the earnings that will be taxable on the excess contribution.   You may also be able to get assistance from your IRA custodian on determining the earnings on the excess contribution and they will be able to use that information to determine how much money should be removed from your IRA.

It depends. Does she have a SSN or an ITIN? Do you have a dependent that lives with you?   Here are your options:   You can file as Married Filing Separately.  In TurboTax, you will still be asked for your spouse's SSN or ITIN. If she doesn't have either or if you don't know the number and can't get it, you will not be able to e-file. However, when you paper-filing, you simply write "NRA" (for Non-Resident Alien) in the box for her SSN (assuming she is a NRA). If you use the Standard Deduction, it will be $15,750. With this filing status you will not be able to claim some credits, like the Earned Income Tax Credit or Education Credits, and your tax brackets are less favorable. Note: If you choose this route, enter 999-00-9999 as a temporary placeholder for her SSN, just remember to cross that out on your paper copy and change it to "NRA" before you mail it in.   You can file as Married Filing Jointly. This is usually the most beneficial because you get the full $31,500 standard deduction. However, it requires an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) for your wife. You fill out an ITIN application (Form W-7) and mail it physically along with your completed tax return and her certified identity documents (like a passport). You cannot e-file the first year you apply for an ITIN. You would also need to report both your worldwide incomes. So if she earns any money in Bangladesh, all of it must be reported on your U.S. tax return.   You might be able to file Head of Household. If you have a child or another qualifying relative living with you in the U.S., the IRS allows you to file as Head of Household even though you are married. If this is the case, let us know and we can make sure they qualify you for Head of Household. The benefit to this filing status is you get a $23,625 standard deduction and you can still e-file.

The IRS allows you deduct almost any legal drug or medicine as long as it requires a prescription from a doctor for its use. This includes medications used to treat, mitigate, or prevent a specific medical condition.   Examples of other deductible prescribed treatments, including: Chronic Condition Meds: Diabetes, asthma, and arthritis medications. Prescribed antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, and stimulants. Birth control pills and hormone therapy. Smoking cessation medications (if they require a prescription). Medicated eye drops, prescription-strength ointments, and vaccines.   Medical expenses that are NOT deductible:  Aspirin, cold medicine, or allergy meds even if your doctor recommends them, unless you have an actual prescription for them. Vitamins and supplements are not deductible unless they are specifically prescribed by a doctor to treat a diagnosed medical condition (like iron for anemia). Prescriptions used solely for cosmetic purposes (like Rogaine for hair loss or Botox for wrinkles) are not deductible. In order to deduct medical expenses: You must itemize: (file Schedule A instead of taking the Standard Deduction). You can only deduct the portion of your total medical expenses that exceeds 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). For example: If your AGI is $50,000, the first $3,750 of medical expenses (7.5%) don't count.  Thus, you could only deduct (Your Total Medical Expenses (say $5,000) - ($50,000 x 0.075)) = $5,000 - $3,750 = $1,250 is deductible,   You may also deduct/include the following to calculate your Total Medical Expenses: The mileage driven to the pharmacy or doctor's office. Health, dental, and vision insurance premiums you paid with after-tax money. Co-pays.   Where to deduct medical expenses in TurboTax... TurboTax FAQ: Can I deduct medical expenses?   For more information, IRS Pub. 501 -Medical and Dental Expenses  

If you have an LLC, I am assuming you and your husband both received a Schedule K-1.  To enter your home office deduction select the following: As you walk through the steps to entering the K-1, you will come to a question that says Describe the Partnership.  Here there is a box that says I am required to pay supplemental business expenses on behalf of this partnership/LLC for which i am not reimbursed.  Check that box. Then continue through and you can enter your office expenses on the screen for Miscellaneous Supplemental Expenses. You will need to calculate your home office expenses and enter the Description as Home Office Expense and then the amount.  Remember, the amount cannot be more than your profit. If you use the simplified method the maximum amount you can claim is $1,500 If you use the actual expense method, you can claim a portion of your mortgage interest, utilities, insurance, etc. To do this, you will need to have a partnership agreement that states you have to pay these expenses out of pocket.   The Home Office Deduction    

@Polkadot1 what Turbotax type and what version seem to work for Fidelity as of yesterday ? My Windows 11 desktop Premier still deletes previously imported Fidelity data: when I click the "Done" button, it gives me only 2 options = remove old data and import or cancel the import. Same behavior, same problem as before. And yes, I verified I have the latest TT version.