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Thanks @AnnetteB6    "Conversions can be done at any time and are only associated with the year in which it is done, unlike IRA contributions which are tied to a particular tax year." - I did not know this. So I should clear below shown form about recharacterization? Now let's say I contribute to traditional IRA for 2026 in 2026 and then transfer immediately to Roth. Then 1099-R form for 2026 will have two years worth of contribution? Thank you  

When you enter state estimates you have to pick the state from the drop down box.  You enter all your state payments on the same screen.  Just keep adding more.   To enter State Estimated Taxes Paid, including a state estimated payment made in January for the prior year, go to Federal on left or at top (Personal for Home & Business) Deductions and Credits Then scroll way down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid Estimates - click the Start or Update button If you made more than 4 payments - at the bottom is + Add another payment  

If you could add some additional info it would be helpful. What type of capital gains did you have? My question before yours was a rental property installment sale. I'm trying to figure out how to choose which capital gains method to deduct the $2500 or 40%. Any info would help, Thanks

Please explain "something got messed up"---we cannot see your  2024 tax return or any of your information. DID YOU E-FILE?   Did you e-file?   Did you go through all three steps of the FILE section and click a big orange button that said “Transmit my returns now?”     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/    What does it say in your account?  Does it show that the return was accepted?   Or does it say something else---like "rejected," "printed," or "ready to mail?”   If you discover or realize that your e-file was rejected, or just never filed, you will need to print it, sign and date it in ink, and file it by mail now, since e-filing is closed for returns for tax year 2024.      You will be able to access the 2024 return you started by using the exact same account and user ID that you used when you started it.   But you can no longer use online software for any further changes.       Start a 2025  return online and enter some personal information  so that the menu on the left opens up and lets you access your past year returns.   Online tax preparation and e-filing for 2024  returns is now permanently closed.    Now it is too late to use online software or to e-file. If you have any changes/corrections at all to make to your 2024 return, you now have to complete it using desktop software, which you must download to a full PC or Mac  (not to a mobile device).Then you need to print, sign and mail it.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/printers-printing/finish-prior-year-return-started-turbotax-online/L9Oe4M90A_US_en_US?uid=m68tffpe   If you already paid for your online software you can ask customer support for a download of the desktop software.   They are available from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pacific time   https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899263-what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number     If you are getting a refund, there is no penalty for filing late.  If you owe tax due, then file and pay the amount due as shown on the Form 1040, but expect a bill later from the IRS for the penalty and interest you will owe.  Only the IRS will calculate this—TurboTax will not calculate it.     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/state received the return.   Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.    

If you are using TurboTax Desktop if lines you should be able to file after following the steps below.   TurboTax Desktop: I advise to follow the steps below, then file your return. Go to Forms and review the Form 5695 In Forms, change the answers from No to Yes on line 17a, b & c.  Then click the box in 17d and/or 21a & b. After making these changes, I went back to Step-by-Step to again do the Federal Review. @user17723141501