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I received a similiar message but it did not inform that a fix would occur.  F1040-478 - If Form 1040, 'IRADistributionRolloverInd', 'IRADistributionQCDInd' or 'IRADistributionOtherInd' is checked, then 'IRADistributionsAmt' or 'TaxableIRAAmt' must have a non-zero value.       The issue is that the 4a (IRA) rollover box is checked and should not be, I can't figure out how to uncheck it, while my 5a (pension) rollover box is also checked, which is correct.  I will try wiaiting until Mar 13 and see if this issue will be resolved as shown in your message.   Can you confirm if your 1040- lines 4a and 5a rollover boxes are checked?

TurboTax requests a valid ID at checkout to help the IRS and state taxing authorities prevent against fraud when filing your tax return, but this step is not required.   If you do not have a valid driver's license, you can use a state ID or skip this section.    For some states, not including this verification may delay the processing of your tax return.   Here is a TurboTax article that discusses the request for an ID. 

Did you e-file your tax return and was it accepted? Only the IRS and your State control when and if a Federal or State tax refund is Approved and Issued.   You complete your tax return by finishing all 3 Steps in the File section. In Step 3, to e-file your tax return, you must click on the large button labeled "Transmit my returns now".   After completing the File section and e-filing your tax return you will receive two emails from TurboTax. The first email when your tax return was transmitted and the second email when the tax return has either been accepted or rejected.   Note - Once a tax return has been Accepted by the IRS or a State, TurboTax receives no further information concerning the tax return or the status of any tax refund.  Only the taxpayer listed on the tax return can obtain the status of a tax refund or a tax return.   To check the status of an e-filed return, open up your desktop product or log into your TurboTax Online Account. You can find your status within the TurboTax product. If accepted by the IRS use the federal tax refund website to check the refund status - https://www.irs.gov/refunds If accepted by the state use this TurboTax support FAQ to check the state tax refund status - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_...   After the tax return has been Accepted by the IRS (meaning only that they received the return) it will be in the Processing mode until the tax refund has been Approved and then an Issue Date will be available on the IRS website.

Yes, I tried that.  The screen response was "No underpayment penalties based on entries you don't have a penalty for underpayment of estimated taxes" then it asks me if I want to review estimated taxes.  When I was going through the software initially I allowed the IRS to determine my penalty.  With how much I now owe, and what I paid total in estimated taxes in 2025, it seems I should be getting some kind of penalty.

The IRS website for the status of a federal tax refund indicates the refund was issued? - https://www.irs.gov/refunds   If you requested to have the TurboTax account fees deducted from your federal tax refund, the IRS will send the refund to a third party processor to have the fees and the $40 service charge deducted. The third party processor will deduct the TurboTax fees plus the $40 service charge and then attempt to direct deposit the remaining refund balance into the account that you entered on your tax return. For the status of your tax refund you will need to contact the third party processor, Santa Barbara Tax Product Group, using their website - https://www.sbtpg.com/ Tax Products Group Contact Information - https://help.sbtpg.com/hc/en-us/articles/230084587-Contact-Information Call 1-877-908-7228 Or email - TPG-CSsupport@greendotcorp.com

Have you started a qualified casualty loss and now want to remove IRS form 4684 Casualties and Theft?  Please clarify.   To remove IRS form 4684 from TurboTax Online, follow these steps:   Down the left side of the screen, click on Tax Tools. Click on Tools. Click on Delete a form. Find the form listed and click Delete to the right.    

I've done all that and TT (Windows desktop version) even lets you edit the IP PIN you will be submitting but it only allows 5 characters and my PIN is 6. My e-file was rejected 4 or 5 times yesterday. Looks like paper for me. 😓

SSI is Supplemental Security Income is from the Social Security Administration.  SSI is not reported on a tax return.   If that is your only income in 2025 then there is no reason or need for you to file a 2025 tax return.

The IRS Notice CP5071 is sent to verify your identity and tax return. If you failed the ID.me online verification, you will need to verify your identity another way. Since the IRS mentioned your bank tracking number didn't match, the direct deposit may not be processed until this gets resolved. Next steps: 1. Contact the IRS using the phone number on the CP5071 notice to verify your identity by phone. 2. Have your prior year tax return, current year return, and supporting documents ready. 3. Confirm or update your bank information if needed to avoid future deposit issues. 4. If direct deposit information cannot be verified, expect the IRS to mail a paper check. Keep copies of all correspondence and follow IRS instructions carefully during this process.