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a month ago
“The IRS guideline is that refunds are issued within 21 days”, provided they are:
Electronically filed
With Direct Deposit,
And provided there are no other issues.
Things that can de...
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“The IRS guideline is that refunds are issued within 21 days”, provided they are:
Electronically filed
With Direct Deposit,
And provided there are no other issues.
Things that can delay a refund:
To check your tax refund status in TurboTax,
Sign in to your account and
Go to the "Tax Home" or "Order Details" screen
It'll tell you if your return was accepted.
If you want to know the status of your tax return, you should use the
IRS Where's My Refund website.
You'll need
Your Social Security or individual taxpayer ID number (ITIN)
Your filing status
The exact refund amount on your return
a month ago
To enter your self-employment income select the following: Federal Income and Expenses Show More next to Self-Employment Start next to Self-Employment Yes, to you have any self-employment incom...
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To enter your self-employment income select the following: Federal Income and Expenses Show More next to Self-Employment Start next to Self-Employment Yes, to you have any self-employment income or expenses Enter the type of self-employment work you do and you can select that you use your name for your business Click through a few more screens and you will get to a screen that says "Your XX info" Click Looks good Then you will come to a screen that says Let's enter the income for your business. It will give you the option of 1099-NEC or Other self-employed income including the 1099K , cash and checks. If you do not select one, it will not let you enter your income Enter your self-employment income on the next screen Continue and on the next screen click add expenses * Please note navigation may differ slightly depending on which version of TurboTax you are using* The income and expenses as an independent contractor will be reported on Schedule C which is part of your overall tax return. This also means you will be subject to the 15.3% SE Tax. If you did not pay Self Employment (SE) Taxes in 2025, and if you plan to do this again in 2026, it may be a good idea to make estimated quarterly payments to avoid penalties. Taking Business Expense Deductions
a month ago
All of the advice does agree but there are different ways to enter things. I am sorry for confusing you with the idea of adding it to the basis. Whether you enter something as an asset and write it o...
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All of the advice does agree but there are different ways to enter things. I am sorry for confusing you with the idea of adding it to the basis. Whether you enter something as an asset and write it off or add it to the basis or add it to the selling expenses (as you mention), the goal is to have the accurate amount of income and tax showing on your return. You have a great thread here showing you have acted in full faith trying to prepare a correct return. Keep notes of how you came up with those dollars to add to the selling expenses. If your return shows the correct amount of income, you have nothing to worry about, even if the IRS asks. You are doing great!
a month ago
These are all included in the Deductions & Credits section of TurboTax.
Log into TurboTax
Under Federal
Select Deductions & Credits
Then scroll and select each area you want to post.
a month ago
You can enter your form 1099-R by following the instructions in this TurboTax Help article.
a month ago
It’s the middle of March and I still have this issue. Has anyone else been successful?
a month ago
I filed my taxes thru Turbo Tax on February 14, 2026. I have received my state tax but have not received my Federal Tax. I check the refund tracker daily and it still shows it being processed. How l...
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I filed my taxes thru Turbo Tax on February 14, 2026. I have received my state tax but have not received my Federal Tax. I check the refund tracker daily and it still shows it being processed. How long does this take? I can not get any answers thru chat or trying to call Turbo tax is not working...automated voice says they can't find my social security number!!!! I have used Turbo Tax for many years and I have never had an issue with my refund. I would like some help!!!!!!
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a month ago
I have completed the Direct Deposit setup with all the right information (no spaces nor incorrect details), and it is not letting me file my return. The below message is shown in red: Double-chec...
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I have completed the Direct Deposit setup with all the right information (no spaces nor incorrect details), and it is not letting me file my return. The below message is shown in red: Double-check that you're using the correct electronic routing number. The best way to do this is through your bank's website.
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a month ago
Did you file an amended tax return? If you did, you should use the AGI that is on the original return.
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It’s an enormous problem. My return is under review because the IRS has me down as a No.
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Yes, you're correct that there's a software issue, and I'm going to be submitting it today, but thankfully you can make the change manually on your end; here are the steps:
1. Open the return, ...
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Yes, you're correct that there's a software issue, and I'm going to be submitting it today, but thankfully you can make the change manually on your end; here are the steps:
1. Open the return, switch to Forms view
2. Select Federal Form 1040
3. Scroll down to Line 6b, taxable S.S. income, and write down that number (not the Line 6a amount -- the smaller taxable amount)
4. Scroll down to Georgia Individual forms
5. Select Inc/Ret Wks
6. Scroll down to worksheet line 9 S.S. income, look at columns C and D - there's an amount in both columns
7. Change Line 9 column C to 33,553
8. Change Line 9 column D to 12,496
9. Verify C + D = the taxable number you wrote down in step 3
10. Select Schedule 3 from the GA Individual forms
11. Double check that Line 8 A - B - C = 0
The red text should have disappeared automatically
12. Select Errors and verify that the error has been cleared
13. Complete and e-file the return as normal
14. Select GA Schedule 1 from the forms list
15. Scroll to Line 8 S.S. Benefits and change this number to the taxable number from Step 3
16. Select Errors to verify that nothing has gone haywire
17. Double check the math on Schedule 3 and select Errors to verify the error check is still clear
18. Complete and e-file the return as normal
I apologize for any confusion; I assumed updating the GA Inc/Ret Wks would flow the number correctly to every GA schedule as it did so for Schedule 3, and then I checked Schedule 1 after posting this. Please manually change the number in both places, and you may also review the PDF printout of your state return.
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[Edited 03/16/26|1:16pm PST]
Please do not hesitate to tag me @MelindaS1 if you have any issues or different results with clearing this up.
a month ago
Have you been able to resolve this? It is happening to me where total ordinary int and div are flowing to the Box labeled 'Massachusetts Nonresident and part year Resident Excludable interest and di...
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Have you been able to resolve this? It is happening to me where total ordinary int and div are flowing to the Box labeled 'Massachusetts Nonresident and part year Resident Excludable interest and dividedns' Line A. Nothing is on line B & C. We are full time residents and that is the way I answered the questions.
a month ago
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Room and Board is not a deductible Education Expense. If Room and Board is paid with a 529 distribution, it doesn't have to be reported as an education expense on a tax return, nor the 1099-Q report...
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Room and Board is not a deductible Education Expense. If Room and Board is paid with a 529 distribution, it doesn't have to be reported as an education expense on a tax return, nor the 1099-Q reported.
Here's more info on Qualified Education Expenses and Form 1099-Q.
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a month ago
My version of TT Deluxe is only taking the standard deduction into account. When I itemize deductions, it does not populate line 2a with the Sch A, line 7 amount but continues to incorrectly insert ...
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My version of TT Deluxe is only taking the standard deduction into account. When I itemize deductions, it does not populate line 2a with the Sch A, line 7 amount but continues to incorrectly insert the standard deduction amount. Please refer to the IRS instructions for that line.
a month ago
Yes. When you rent out part of your home, you have a choice between letting the program do the math or you. You have done a great job for your basement rental that is 1/3 of your house. I prefer ente...
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Yes. When you rent out part of your home, you have a choice between letting the program do the math or you. You have done a great job for your basement rental that is 1/3 of your house. I prefer entering the expenses and the math is simple in your case at 1/3 for mortgage and property taxes along with maybe utilities, trash, etc.
I want to address the 41% for time rented. If you held it out for rent and did not use the space for more days, it would still be a rental. It was not a rental when you were using it or when it was not listed for rent.
For example: If you tried to rent it for 6 months but only had a tenant 150 days. It was a rental for 6 months as long as there was no personal use during that time.
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a month ago
Why isn't the social security benefits worksheet being filled out/ completed . the worksheet does shows 85% of the benefits are taxable.