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How do I get out of the loop?
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This deduction is located on Schedule 1-A Additional Deductions, Part V. The total additional deductions will be summed and appear on your 1040, line 13b.
You can check this in TurboTax Online ...
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This deduction is located on Schedule 1-A Additional Deductions, Part V. The total additional deductions will be summed and appear on your 1040, line 13b.
You can check this in TurboTax Online by navigating to Tax Tools on the left of your screen, choose Tools, then View Tax Summary. On the left of the screen, select Preview my 1040, and scroll to Schedule 1-A Part V.
a month ago
Try the K-1 worksheet in Forms Mode.
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a month ago
Did you check the box in Forms Mode?
a month ago
I'm sorry, but I think you missed the main point of my question. I know exactly how to review my 1099-Rs. The problem is that the buttons which say "Review" each say "Needs Review" but they are not ...
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I'm sorry, but I think you missed the main point of my question. I know exactly how to review my 1099-Rs. The problem is that the buttons which say "Review" each say "Needs Review" but they are not really a button at all. That is, clicking on them has no effect. The reason is, presumably, because of the Error message I quoted in my question: "Enter, edit or delete your lender and interest info." Apparently the program thinks I need to review some kind of lender/interest info, but doesn't tell me how, and since I do not have any mortgage, lender or paid interest, I don't have a clue how to get past this. Can you answer this, the real question, please?
a month ago
Thank you for the quick reply. I don't see a place in the CT state income section where I can enter this exclusion for the home sale gain exclusion. Can I use the manual subtraction function to remov...
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Thank you for the quick reply. I don't see a place in the CT state income section where I can enter this exclusion for the home sale gain exclusion. Can I use the manual subtraction function to remove the gain from our CT state tax form?
a month ago
TurboTax includes a worksheet that lists all your depreciable assets with all the details you need to re-enter them. The title is Form 4562 Depreciation and Amortization Report. This is not an IRS fo...
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TurboTax includes a worksheet that lists all your depreciable assets with all the details you need to re-enter them. The title is Form 4562 Depreciation and Amortization Report. This is not an IRS form, but it is included in your complete tax return for your files.
a month ago
I'm not sure what the question you're seeing is asking/if there are workarounds, but if you need your prior years' state tax return information in Maryland, the fastest option is to go in person to y...
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I'm not sure what the question you're seeing is asking/if there are workarounds, but if you need your prior years' state tax return information in Maryland, the fastest option is to go in person to your nearest Comptroller office (list):
At Comptroller of Maryland branch offices, the following services are provided with no scheduled appointment:
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We provide certified copies of previously filed Maryland tax returns for individuals with identification.
Note: I recommend calling ahead to confirm that the branch has the ability to fulfill your request on the day you intend to stop by, and to ask which types of ID are required.
Otherwise, you can request the tax returns by mail using Form 129 (PDF, Instructions):
How can I get a copy of my Maryland tax return?
To request a copy of a Maryland tax return you filed previously, send us a completed Form 129 by mail or by fax. Please include your name, address, Social Security number, the tax year you are requesting and your signature. If you are requesting a copy of a joint return, include the information for both taxpayers and their signatures.
Mailing address: Revenue Administration Division Central Files Unit 110 Carroll Street Annapolis, MD 21411 Fax: 410-974-2967
From the instructions, Form 129 does not require a Notary signature if you are mailing it to your own mailing address.
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Form 8332 has nothing to do with claiming your grandchildren. That is a signed agreement that is used only between divorced or never married parents who share custody. You are not divorced from ...
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Form 8332 has nothing to do with claiming your grandchildren. That is a signed agreement that is used only between divorced or never married parents who share custody. You are not divorced from the children's father, nor are you a "couple" who share custody.
If the children and their mother live with you former than half the year (over 183 nights) and you are providing over half their support, you can claim them as dependents on your own tax return. If your daughter is claimed as a dependent she cannot claim dependents of her own.
IRS interview to help determine who can be claimed:
https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/who-can-i-claim-as-a-dependent
WHO CAN I CLAIM AS A DEPENDENT?
You can claim a child, relative, friend, or fiancé (etc.) as a dependent on your 2025 taxes as long as they meet the following requirements:
Qualifying child
They're related to you.
They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
They're under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).
No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children.
They lived with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).
They didn't provide more than half of their own support for the year.
Qualifying relative
They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
They lived with you the entire year (exceptions apply).
They made less than $5200 in 2025 (not counting Social Security)
You provided more than half of their financial support.
When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them. There may be other tax benefits you can get when you claim a dependent.
Related Information:
What does "financially support another person" mean?
What is a "qualifying person" for Head of Household?
a month ago
If "Ready to Mail" is showing up as the status of your tax return, it hasn't been E-filed.
You will have to make another attempt to E-file it, or physically mail the return yourself.
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If "Ready to Mail" is showing up as the status of your tax return, it hasn't been E-filed.
You will have to make another attempt to E-file it, or physically mail the return yourself.
How do I file my return by mail?
a month ago
I just found how to get the updates. You click where it says "Turbotax" not ONLINE. Do you even know what your software is showing to customers? Do you care? This is ridiculous.
March 15, 2026
12:31 PM
For your first W-2, you can report it normally. Make sure that all of the information entered matches the boxes exactly as shown.
If your boxes 18-20 (local wages, tax, and locality) on your W...
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For your first W-2, you can report it normally. Make sure that all of the information entered matches the boxes exactly as shown.
If your boxes 18-20 (local wages, tax, and locality) on your W-2 are blank, this generally means no local income taxes were withheld, which can happen if your employer is in a different taxing jurisdiction. You can check your final paystub to determine if local tax was actually withheld. If it was, you should contact your employer for a corrected W-2.
For the 2nd W-2, you should enter the specific local wage (Box 18) and local tax (Box 19) amounts for each locality listed on the itemized locality pages. Only enter the lines for the specific localities. Don't enter the page that is called Total. This can cause you to overstate your taxes.
Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.
March 15, 2026
12:29 PM
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If your account is saying "ready to mail" it means you did not e-file. So----you either need to switch to e-filing or print, sign and mail your own return. TurboTax will not mail it for you.
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If your account is saying "ready to mail" it means you did not e-file. So----you either need to switch to e-filing or print, sign and mail your own return. TurboTax will not mail it for you.
In order to e-file you have to go all the way through the steps of the FILE section to a big orange button that says "Transmit my returns now" and click that button.
When you e-file your return you will get two emails from TurboTax. The first one will say your return has been transmitted; the second one will tell you the IRS has accepted or rejected your federal e-file. If you filed a state return, there will be a third email (usually a day or two later) that tells you if the state e-file was accepted or rejected.
Check your e-file status:
https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/
March 15, 2026
12:29 PM
As a self-employed tattoo artist, you should report your income from Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App on Schedule C (Form 1040). This form is used to report income or loss from a business you operated as a...
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As a self-employed tattoo artist, you should report your income from Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App on Schedule C (Form 1040). This form is used to report income or loss from a business you operated as a sole proprietor. You must report all income received for your services, regardless of payment method. Income reported on Form 1099-K from these payment apps also needs to be included on Schedule C. Schedule C lets you to deduct business expenses related to your tattoo work, and it feeds into your individual tax return (Form 1040).
For a self-employed tattoo artist, the best TurboTax product is TurboTax Do It Yourself Premium (formerly Self-Employed) or TurboTax Expert Assist Premium (formerly Self-Employed). These versions support Schedule C income and help you report income from payment apps like Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App.
March 15, 2026
12:28 PM
I am getting the transmission error. It tells me to go to the online menu. There is no such menu anywhere in this software. But the "tax help for $60" button is easy to find. Intuit has compl...
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I am getting the transmission error. It tells me to go to the online menu. There is no such menu anywhere in this software. But the "tax help for $60" button is easy to find. Intuit has completely lost me as a customer. 20+ years of using turbo tax and now I am done. ' You are required by law to offer a free e-file. And all you can do is tell me to mail it. Intuit is not a good company.
March 15, 2026
12:27 PM
As MaryK4 said, settlements (including a settlement from Facebook) is considered taxable income.
See this IRS article, which states that IRC Sec 61 considers settlements from any source includa...
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As MaryK4 said, settlements (including a settlement from Facebook) is considered taxable income.
See this IRS article, which states that IRC Sec 61 considers settlements from any source includable in gross income (i.e., taxable) unless there is a specific exception.