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March 18, 2026
10:59 PM
If you are in Online TurboTax, that version allows only 1 Federal return per online account per year. In the Online products, a second return would require a second account and second fee (if applic...
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If you are in Online TurboTax, that version allows only 1 Federal return per online account per year. In the Online products, a second return would require a second account and second fee (if applicable). It is the desktop version that can handle multiple Federal returns with up to 5 free Federal efiles. If it's a product with state software, then it can prepare multiple state returns (of that same state). There is a $25 state efile fee (except no state efile fee for NY state). There is no state efile fee if one chooses to print and mail the state returns. If you want to buy the desktop software directly from TurboTax, here's where: https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/
March 18, 2026
10:59 PM
Thanks, I missed some of those "less" items like the "less box #12". I'm now very close, just off by $8.01. I'm not sure where that's coming from. Are there any other special less boxes, or other are...
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Thanks, I missed some of those "less" items like the "less box #12". I'm now very close, just off by $8.01. I'm not sure where that's coming from. Are there any other special less boxes, or other areas that could reduce the subtraction in OR-ASC BOX B2? Side note: I really wish they had a breakout to show how BOX B2 is being added. Seems like a critical thing for Oregon filers.
March 18, 2026
10:57 PM
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March 18, 2026
10:55 PM
Thanks for the help, one more question. Does the deduction have to be all used in one year or can it be carried over to another year? 🙏 👍 🙏. ?
March 18, 2026
10:55 PM
Why is it requesting an ID PIN for my disabled husband who hasn't paid taxes for a few years now?
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March 18, 2026
10:51 PM
Thanks for your help.
March 18, 2026
10:50 PM
I installed a small (<1 mw) solar panel system to a rental property. In 2025 Turbotax Premier Online, I've added it as an asset under the rental property. Everything I'm reading says Turbotax shou...
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I installed a small (<1 mw) solar panel system to a rental property. In 2025 Turbotax Premier Online, I've added it as an asset under the rental property. Everything I'm reading says Turbotax should take me through an interview where it asks if it's a solar system that qualified for 30% credit, but it doesn't and there are no other options under "asset type" to indicate that it's solar. I've tried adding it under various asset types. I've correctly entered a 2024 construction begin date and 2025 placed in service date, and 5 kW in both line 12a items. Update: I spent another 1.5 hours with them and they continue to incorrectly insist that an <1 kw system still has to meet prevailing wage requirements and don't appear to be willing to investigate further. So I guess I'll need to redo our taxes in another product. When I add an Investment Credit (Form 3468) and select 7a (<1 mw system) and 8d (prevailing wage not applicable), it only calculates 6% credit in Section VI even though those options should trigger 30%. I called Intuit and they insisted I have to answer 8a (subject to prevailing wage and meets requirements), but that triggers Form 7220 (to demonstrate that the prevailing wage requirements are met), and prevents e-filing. Does anyone know how to fix this? Thanks!
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March 18, 2026
10:41 PM
@feehlee
Check Business Info: If it reappears, check the "Business Info" section to ensure you didn't accidentally answer "Yes" to having farm income.
Check Schedule SE: Ensure you haven't mis...
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@feehlee
Check Business Info: If it reappears, check the "Business Info" section to ensure you didn't accidentally answer "Yes" to having farm income.
Check Schedule SE: Ensure you haven't mistakenly used the "farm optional method" in the self-employment tax section.
Locate "Delete a Form": Go to the "Tax Tools" menu, click "Tools," then select "Delete a form" in the pop-up window.
Delete Schedule F: Find "Schedule F" in the list of forms, click "Delete," and confirm.
March 18, 2026
10:40 PM
Track you state refund https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_US_en_US?uid=lvsn577f How to Contact your state https://ttlc.intuit.com...
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Track you state refund https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_US_en_US?uid=lvsn577f How to Contact your state https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=lvsn8hqj
March 18, 2026
10:38 PM
Box D on what form? We need more details. What problem are you having?
March 18, 2026
10:37 PM
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March 18, 2026
10:37 PM
To do a prior year return you have to buy the Desktop program here, https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products For 2024 you will need Windows 10 or Mac Ventura 13 to install it ...
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To do a prior year return you have to buy the Desktop program here, https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products For 2024 you will need Windows 10 or Mac Ventura 13 to install it on. If you can't install the Desktop program or if you have a simple return and want to file for free, you can fill out the blank IRS forms by hand. Here are some basic forms….. Here is the IRS 2024 Form 1040 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2024.pdf or if you want bigger type use 1040SR for Seniors, https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2024.pdf And 2024 Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2024.pdf Sch 1 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2024.pdf Sch 2 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2024.pdf Sch 3 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2024.pdf Then when you do file 2025 enter 0 for the 2024 AGI since you are filing 2024 late. You have to print and mail prior year returns. When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS received the return. Don’t forget state.
March 18, 2026
10:35 PM
I haven't filed my 2024 return
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March 18, 2026
10:35 PM
When will I receive my state tax refund
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March 18, 2026
10:34 PM
@russellp59
To change QBI aggregation in TT (online or desktop), you must revisit the "Qualified Business Income Deduction" section for each business or rental property and update the aggregation ...
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@russellp59
To change QBI aggregation in TT (online or desktop), you must revisit the "Qualified Business Income Deduction" section for each business or rental property and update the aggregation choices. Generally, you can select "no" when asked to combine, or delete the existing 8995-A form and re-answer the questions to un-aggregate them.
For rentals, ensure you are editing each property individually, and under the "QBI safe harbor" page, do not select the "Yes for an enterprise" option if you wish to un-aggregate.
navigate to "Delete a Form," remove the existing 8995-A (QBI Component), and restart the process to select individual business treatment
In the desktop version, you can directly edit the 8995-A worksheets in "Forms" mode to break the aggregation link.
March 18, 2026
10:28 PM
Similar problem here. I'm not able to get the 30% deduction for small systems, it keeps reverting to 6% even though line 7 (<1 mw system) is selected "yes." Are you at least getting the 30% calcul...
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Similar problem here. I'm not able to get the 30% deduction for small systems, it keeps reverting to 6% even though line 7 (<1 mw system) is selected "yes." Are you at least getting the 30% calculation? I was on the phone with them for about an hour tonight and I kept explaining that the correct answer to Form 3468 line 8 is "b - N/A" and they kept insisting I have to incorrectly answer "a - Yes" to get 30%, which requires Form 7220. Trying again tomorrow. Update 3/19/26: they continue to incorrectly insist that a <1 mw system also has to meet prevailing wage requirements and it doesn't look like they're willing to investigate further. So looks like I'll have to redo our return in a different product.
March 18, 2026
10:27 PM
@FORHELENBROWN
Error code 605 usually indicates an invalid or cancelled license code, often caused by using the wrong Intuit account, exceeding activation limits (5 computers), or input errors. To...
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@FORHELENBROWN
Error code 605 usually indicates an invalid or cancelled license code, often caused by using the wrong Intuit account, exceeding activation limits (5 computers), or input errors. To fix this, sign in to the original account used for purchase, verify the license code, or re-download the installer from InstallTurboTax.com means t
You can install TurboTax on up to 5 computers that you own. But you must log in to your TurboTax account in order to do so. The license is limited to the one account you used when you installed it the first time.
March 18, 2026
10:26 PM
March 18, 2026
10:22 PM
@rmkull3175
To fix the Form 2210 error in TurboTax (often related to Line D withholding not matching), delete Form 2210 and re-enter the data, or answer "Yes" to annualizing withholding. Common fi...
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@rmkull3175
To fix the Form 2210 error in TurboTax (often related to Line D withholding not matching), delete Form 2210 and re-enter the data, or answer "Yes" to annualizing withholding. Common fixes include reviewing "Underpayment penalties" in "Other Tax Situations," checking that the total withholding matches the 4-column breakdown, or deleting the form using the "Tools" option to resolve calculation bugs.