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Did you complete a credit card or debit card screen to pay the TurboTax account fees?  If not, then you have not paid for TurboTax. You would also received an email receipt from TurboTax when you paid with the credit or debit card.

If you’re not receiving TurboTax’s verification code emails, try these fixes, in order:   1) Check email issues, search your inbox for “Intuit” and “security code.” Also, check Spam. Add do_not_reply@intuit.com and notifications@intuit.com to contacts or your allowed list. If you use a custom domain, allow these IPs/domains with your provider: intuit.com, notification.intuit.com, elasticemail.com.   2) On the TurboTax sign-in screen, use “I forgot my User ID/Password” to see which email(s) are linked and make sure it is the right email. If you have multiple Intuit accounts, try the alternate email or mobile number on file.   3) Choose “Text me a code” or “Call me with a code” if your phone is listed. If offered, use an authenticator app code (from when you set up 2-step verification). If prompted, use backup codes you may have saved when enabling 2-step verification.   4) Click “Didn’t get a code? Resend” and wait 2–3 minutes between attempts. Don’t request multiple codes rapidly; only the latest code works. Keep the sign-in window open; switching devices/browsers can invalidate codes.   5) Use an incognito/private window, or a different browser. Disable ad/script blockers for intuit.com; clear cache/cookies. Ensure your system time/timezone is correct; out-of-sync clocks can fail verification.   6) Go to accounts.intuit.com -> Sign in & security -> 2-step verification and verify or update your contact options once you can get in. If still locked out of codes, use the account recovery flow at accounts.intuit.com -> “I forgot my user ID or password” -> “Confirm my account a different way,” and follow the prompts.

The figure comes from the IRS Publication #501 Dependents as a test to be a qualifying relative (vs a qualifying child):  The person’s gross income for the year must be less than $5,200 CAUTION! If your gross income was $5,200 or more, you usually can’t be claimed as a dependent unless you are a qualifying child. TurboTax is programmed to follow the IRS guidelines for dependents, both qualifying relatives and qualifying children.   Is there a more specific tax return problem you're having that we can help with?

See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a prior year tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-change-correct-return-already-filed/L4VjJ9BA2_US_en_US?uid=ld1n99kr   To enter a Form 1099-C Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business) Click on Wages and Income (Personal Income using Home and Business) Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown) Scroll down to Less Common Income On Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C, click the start or update button On the next screen, on Cancellation of debt (Form 1099-C) or the abandonment and/or acquisition of secured property (Form 1099-A), click the start or update button

The past taxes are not calculated when completing the current year return.  If you owe back taxes and/or on a payment plan, the IRS will apply this year's refund to that.  The IRS will also apply any state tax refund.  The IRS will automatically apply any tax refund to an existing payment plan balance, reducing the total debt. You must continue making regular monthly payments unless the refund pays off the balance in full- the offset does not replace scheduled payments.  See Refund inquiries | Internal Revenue Service.   If the offset will result in economic hardship, see How to Prevent a Refund Offset If You Are Experiencing Economic Hardship.    

See this for how to transfer tax data to the 2025 online tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/transfer-last-year-return-turbotax-online/L279eUvY2_US_en_US

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.