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March 14, 2026
11:59 AM
Yes, we have an audit support guarantee. Go to the TurboTax Audit Support Center and follow the prompts to connect with a tax professional.
March 14, 2026
11:58 AM
Federal return accepted! (see my previous post).
March 14, 2026
11:58 AM
I'm running to weird situation when I go through the Federal Review step using the TT's online or Cloud version. I've checked all 1099-INT forms I received and they have been filled up correctly....
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I'm running to weird situation when I go through the Federal Review step using the TT's online or Cloud version. I've checked all 1099-INT forms I received and they have been filled up correctly. However. when I go through the "Federal Review" step it reports 3 1099-INT forms that need to be reviewed and when I clicked on them they are all empty/blank forms. It looks like a bug somewhere in the system where these ghost forms hanging in there and show up during final review. Unfortunately, there is no way to delete them. I'm hoping these are harmless warning and TT lets me proceed with my filing the return. Has anyone experienced similar issue ?
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March 14, 2026
11:58 AM
The “senior deduction” is added automatically by the software based on the date of birth and filing status you entered into MY INFO. You do not need to take any extra steps to enter it. (And…the new...
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The “senior deduction” is added automatically by the software based on the date of birth and filing status you entered into MY INFO. You do not need to take any extra steps to enter it. (And…the new senior deduction has nothing to do with whether you are getting Social Security)
The deduction is not on the same line as your standard deduction. It is shown separately on line 13b.
2025 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS
SINGLE $15,750 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)
MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $15,750 (65 or older/legally blind +1600)
MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $31,500 (65 or older/legally blind + $1600)
HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $23,625 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)
For 2025 through 2028 there is an extra deduction amount of up to $6000 per individual 65 or older filing Single, MFJ, or HOH which is phased out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers.
(The deduction phases out completely at $175.000 Single or HOH, or $250,000 joint)
The $6,000 senior deduction will be calculated on 1040 Schedule 1-A page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors which goes to 1040 line 13b. It is separate and in addition to the Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e. Turbo Tax automatically includes it.
IRS Schedule 1-A https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1040s1a--dft.pdf
Need to see it?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/preview-turbotax-online-return-filing/L77WCkvnu_US_en_US?uid=m681fkhr
If you are not getting the senior deduction it is because
Your date of birth in MY INFO shows that you were not 65 by the end of 2025
Your income is too high
You are filing married filing separately
March 14, 2026
11:57 AM
Ok, but if you are depreciating over 7 years, what do you enter? 0? Or the depreciation for that tax year? This question is annoying.
March 14, 2026
11:57 AM
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March 14, 2026
11:57 AM
Some good news - the 2025 NJ PAS-1 application no longer asks for the value from NJ-1040 Line 20b. Which is good, since TurboTax has NOT fixed the issue with Line 20b for another year. You can stil...
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Some good news - the 2025 NJ PAS-1 application no longer asks for the value from NJ-1040 Line 20b. Which is good, since TurboTax has NOT fixed the issue with Line 20b for another year. You can still override line 20b with the right amount if you need to.
March 14, 2026
11:57 AM
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Hello, I have the desktop version of TurboTax Deluxe and I am working in the Ohio State Module. For the Scholarship Donation Credit (SGO), it appears you can only input two different organizatio...
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Hello, I have the desktop version of TurboTax Deluxe and I am working in the Ohio State Module. For the Scholarship Donation Credit (SGO), it appears you can only input two different organizations for the credit. My spouse and I have spread this credit out over 6 different organization. How can I best work around this limitation? Thanks
March 14, 2026
11:56 AM
did you save a pdf of it? If not, it is no longer accessible. TurboTax deactivated the 2021 app required to open the return. You can get a transcript from the IRS - either online or through the mail(...
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did you save a pdf of it? If not, it is no longer accessible. TurboTax deactivated the 2021 app required to open the return. You can get a transcript from the IRS - either online or through the mail(Form 4506-T) or you can have a copy mailed to you for a fee (Form 4506) or you can email your tax file xxxxx,tax2021 to a website unaffiliated with TurboTax that will email you back a PDF. see their website for the fees involved and use at your own risk
TaxPrinter .
March 14, 2026
11:55 AM
The culprit is often a cluttered or "broken" cache. Since these temporary files can interfere with how the software loads, cleaning them out usually fixes the issue.
If you are using the web-ba...
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The culprit is often a cluttered or "broken" cache. Since these temporary files can interfere with how the software loads, cleaning them out usually fixes the issue.
If you are using the web-based version, try these three troubleshooting methods:
Clear out your stored cache and cookies
Use an Incognito or Private window
Try logging in through a different web browser (for example, moving from Chrome to Firefox or Edge)
March 14, 2026
11:54 AM
To enter, edit or delete estimated taxes paid (Federal, State, Local) -
Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business) Click on Deductions and Credits Click on I'll choose what I work ...
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To enter, edit or delete estimated taxes paid (Federal, State, Local) -
Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business) Click on Deductions and Credits Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown) Scroll down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid On Estimated Tax Payments, click on the start or update button
On Federal estimated taxes for 2025 (Form 1040-ES), click the start button
Federal estimated taxes paid are entered on Form 1040 Line 26
March 14, 2026
11:54 AM
Report these liquidating distributions as indicated below, if you have recovered your full cost basis of the stock.
Liquidating distributions, sometimes called liquidating dividends, are distri...
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Report these liquidating distributions as indicated below, if you have recovered your full cost basis of the stock.
Liquidating distributions, sometimes called liquidating dividends, are distributions you receive during a partial or complete liquidation of a corporation. These distributions are, at least in part, one form of a return of capital. They may be paid in one or more installments. You will receive Form 1099-DIV from the corporation showing you the amount of the liquidating distribution in box 8 and/or 9.
Any liquidating distribution you receive is not taxable to you until you have recovered the basis of your stock. After the basis of your stock has been reduced to zero, you must report the liquidating distribution as a capital gain. Whether you report the gain as a long-term or short-term capital gain depends on how long you have held the stock.
Where do I enter a capital gain?
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March 14, 2026
11:53 AM
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March 14, 2026
11:52 AM
In general, if your original return was electronically filed using TurboTax, then your amended return may be electronically filed.
If it is electronically filed, then there is no need to mail...
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In general, if your original return was electronically filed using TurboTax, then your amended return may be electronically filed.
If it is electronically filed, then there is no need to mail a hard copy to either the IRS or the state. As you are finishing up the amended return, just make note of whether you are choosing to file the amended return electronically or by mail. If mail is selected, then TurboTax will print an instruction sheet for you so that you know what you need to mail and where to send it.
March 14, 2026
11:52 AM
Thank you. I am using o my the federal amount. It says my return was accepted in Feb 6th and when I long in with the id me website for IRS it says not filed yet and my transcripts says not yet filed
March 14, 2026
11:52 AM
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March 14, 2026
11:52 AM
The amount from your W-2 shouldn't be entered (or edited) in the HSA section. You should enter the amount from your W-2 in the W-2 entry, in the Box 12 section, using code W. It will then carry over ...
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The amount from your W-2 shouldn't be entered (or edited) in the HSA section. You should enter the amount from your W-2 in the W-2 entry, in the Box 12 section, using code W. It will then carry over to the HSA section, where you'll be able to view it, but not change it.
In the HSA entry section, only enter amounts you personally contributed directly to the HSA, not through payroll withholding.
For some more information on HSAs, see Basics of Health Savings Accounts
March 14, 2026
11:51 AM
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Same as of Saturday, March 14, 2026. Endless "Needs Review" and then requiring imports that loop endlessly. Gah! So annoying. (and the tireless suggestions of 'clear cookies and cache' is the...
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Same as of Saturday, March 14, 2026. Endless "Needs Review" and then requiring imports that loop endlessly. Gah! So annoying. (and the tireless suggestions of 'clear cookies and cache' is the lazy tech method to try and placate end users -- even more useless!)
March 14, 2026
11:51 AM
Thank you. None of those ideas worked. It seems others are having the same issue. Unfortunately, I can't even file my state return until this error is corrected. I've attempted to make the change man...
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Thank you. None of those ideas worked. It seems others are having the same issue. Unfortunately, I can't even file my state return until this error is corrected. I've attempted to make the change manually, and Line 25a won't allow me to make any changes at all. I'm about ready to print and mail the **bleep** thing.
March 14, 2026
11:50 AM
@btmacdou wrote: Thus the reason Intuit wants to shift more people online... so they can charge more. Exactly, and the entire DIY tax prep industrial complex is moving in that direction. Pro...
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@btmacdou wrote: Thus the reason Intuit wants to shift more people online... so they can charge more. Exactly, and the entire DIY tax prep industrial complex is moving in that direction. Probably in a few years, there will no alternative other than online tax prep AND none of them are exactly cheap (see below). Self-employed online editions: TurboTax: $129 + $59 State Tax Slayer: $70 + $46 State TaxAct: $105 + $63 State H&R Block: $120 + $49 State