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To claim your overtime when filing your taxes and you don't know the exact total, you can find your last 2025 paycheck stub, which will show year-to-date (YTD) earnings. Identify the total overtime pay on this final pay stub or you can ask your employer for a statement of your overtime.    Also, check Box 14 of your Form W-2.  Look for terms  like OT, Qualified OT, or FSLA.   You can deduct up to $12,500 ($25,000 if married filing jointly).   You will only be able to deduct the overtime for “qualified overtime compensation.” This is overtime pay required under the FLSA that’s in excess of your regular rate of pay.   Also keep in mind that you will only be able to deduct the “overtime premium” portion of your total overtime pay. This is the "half” portion of the “time-and-a-half” overtime pay required by the FLSA.   TurboTax will guide you through calculating your overtime deduction.   Click here for No Tax on Overtime Explained: Qualified Overtime Deduction Rules for 2025 Click here for What is the new tax law for overtime pay? Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.  

There was an update that went out overnight Thursday into Friday related to Amendments.    If you are using desktop software you may need to do a manual update. Try clearing your Cache and Cookies and then try this link instructions.   If you are using the online software, Clear Cache and Cookies.    If you want to make changes or add a document to a tax return that has already been filed and accepted by the taxing agency, you should follow these guidelines.  You must first wait until the initial return is completely processed.  You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return.  Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return.   The refund calculator will start new at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due  Only make changes to the areas of your return that need to be corrected.  You have three years from the date you filed your return or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment  Select your product below and follow the instructions.  Amend TurboTax Online  Amend TurboTax CD/Download 

If you are using the Online version you will need to use Premium, so you might need to upgrade.  Or you can use any of the Desktop installed programs.  All the Desktop programs have the same forms, you just get more help in the higher versions. 

I'm guessing my issue is different since I am itemizing. I can't use the excess real estate taxes because of that. I heard from my tax expert who said they accepted our inquiry but hadn't heard back yet. So we'll see what she gets.

If you still experience the issue, please call Customer Service and tell them you have a "block payment issues, possibly due to billing or an invalid license" and the agent should be able to help you. Here is how you reach customer service:  Turbo Tax Customer Service 

No, you can't change the QBI deduction on your tax return.   The qualified business income deduction (QBI deduction) is automatically calculated by TurboTax based on your reported business income.   You can be eligible for a QBI deduction if you have REIT dividends or income from Publicly traded partnerships (PTPs).   REIT dividends (Section 199a dividends) are reported in box 5 of form 1099-DIV. Income from PTPs is reported on a Schedule K-1.   Please check your tax return if you have these types of income.

Hello all,   I am from Illinois.  Similar thing happened to me.  I efiled and was accepted form Fed and Ill.  I chose the PAy fee with my Return.   I received my Federal return with the deducted Fee amount from TT.  I still have not received my State return.   It has been over  a month since i filed.    When i login to my Illinois Tax account it shows a refund amount, but the DD routing and account number is not mine.  WWhen i doenload my Tax file from TT that was eflied, it also shows the same account info. I found out it is Cross river Bank. When i called that is when i found out that is who TT uses for  3rd party bank to process fees.   And the Refund amount reflects the fee deduction as well. So that seems like double amount.   Did everyone receive their return yet?  How long did it take?  

This has been resolved, you may need to do a manual update. Try clearing your Cache and Cookies and then try this link instructions.   If you want to make changes or add a document to a tax return that has already been filed and accepted by the taxing agency, you should follow these guidelines.  You must first wait until the initial return is completely processed.  You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return.  Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return.   The refund calculator will start new at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due  Only make changes to the areas of your return that need to be corrected.  You have three years from the date you filed your return or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment  Select your product below and follow the instructions.  Amend TurboTax Online  Amend TurboTax CD/Download  

So permit me to ask, the $2,150 in "personal" contributions were contributions you made directly to your HSA custodian, NOT through your employer, and the $2,150 in payroll contributions were not entered anywhere else on this return (like in the "personal" contribution line?   Second, is it possible that you had a carryover of excess contributions ($2,150) from 2024, which TurboTax, per the IRS rules, is going to try to apply to 2025 as a "personal" contribution?   Third, did you have Self-only HDHP coverage all year (2025), or at least on December, 1 2024?  

Thank you for your Reply.  I tried it about a week or so ago, but didn't pull the trigger and file then.  Everything was working then.  Now, I think there have been at least 2 Updates since then, so I'm thinking it must have been one of them.  Neither of the boxes you mentioned was checked, I checked and unchecked them, but didn't change anything.  Appreciate the help.  I hate to start over, but I might just file by mail and worry about it next year.  Thank you.  

I’m sorry but i mistook this thread for the 2026 turbo tax software glitch that’s preventing me from filing my Pennsylvania return do u know if that’s been fixed? I can’t get my stock sales to transfer from fed to pa..it’s a known glitch. Thanks 

TurboTax calls this TurboTax Live or Live Assisted. If your version includes it, you can connect with a tax expert by: Inside TurboTax (Online version) Sign in to your TurboTax return. Look for a “Live Help,” “Talk to an expert,” or “Expert help” button in the top-right corner. Choose “Talk to a tax expert” or “Start a call/video call.” You’ll be placed in a queue and connected to a real person. TurboTax Desktop (Mac/Windows)  Open up your TurboTax return. on the top, there is a button that mentions "Live Tax Advice", buy now for $60. 

@34p2gwfso4co38  If you are filing as Married Filing Separately you are not eligible for the deduction.  If you are Single and your AGI is over $150,000 or Married Filing Jointly and your AGI is over $250,000 you are not eligible for the deduction.   If you are age 65 or older and meet the requirement, the additional deduction is automatically added on your federal tax return.   Standard deductions for 2025 Single - $15.750 add $2,000 if age 65 or older Married Filing Separately - $15,750 add $1,600 if age 65 or older Married Filing Jointly - $31,500 add $1,600 for each spouse age 65 or older Head of Household - $23,625 add $2,000 if age 65 or older   New Bonus Standard Deduction (OBBB): An additional $6,000 deduction for taxpayers 65 and older. This is per eligible individual, meaning a married couple both over 65 could get $12,000. Important: This bonus deduction is temporary, lasting from 2025 through 2028. Income limitations: It phases out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers. The amount is calculated on Schedule 1-A, Part V, with that amount flowing to Form 1040 Line 13b Look at your Form 1040 - You can view your Form 1040 plus Schedules 1, 2 and 3 at any time using the online editions. Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen. Click on Tools. Click on View Tax Summary. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left side of the screen.