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@ala143 Then you need to either downgrade or clear the return and start over.  In either case you need to look at what is included in your tax return and if a Schedule C is shown it needs to be deleted.   Click on Switch Products at the bottom left of the online program screen.  Click on Downgrade or Clear & Start Over.   To see the list of forms and schedules included in your tax return - Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen Click on Tools Click on Delete a form   Note - There may be multiple pages of your tax return forms and schedules so click on the page number or right arrow (>) shown at the bottom of the federal tax return forms.

Go to this TurboTax website for the Free online edition - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/free-edition.jsp   The TurboTax Free online edition is for very simple tax returns that do not require any other form or schedule other than the Form 1040.  If your tax data requires entry on any other form or schedule then you must upgrade to the Deluxe edition or higher.   Please Note - TurboTax Online: Important Details about Filing Form 1040 Returns with Limited Credits A Form 1040 return with limited credits is one that's filed using IRS Form 1040 only (with the exception of the specific covered situations described below). Roughly 37% of taxpayers are eligible. If you have a Form 1040 return and are claiming limited credits only, you can file for free yourself with TurboTax Free Edition or TurboTax Live Assisted Basic (if available), or you can file with TurboTax Full Service at the listed price. Situations covered (assuming no added tax complexity): W-2 income Interest or dividends (1099-INT/1099-DIV) that don’t require filing a Schedule B IRS standard deduction Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Child Tax Credit (CTC) Student loan interest deduction Situations not covered: Itemized deductions claimed on Schedule A Unemployment income reported on a 1099-G Business or 1099-NEC income Stock sales (including crypto investments) Rental property income Credits, deductions and income reported on other forms or schedules

Last tax return, I did have a schedule C, but I removed that for this return because I did not have any for 2025. All I included was my W2 and my regular roth IRA contributions, but those didn't need require specific forms.

If you were expecting a refund, and did not receive it, you should first check your state's refund tracker.  Then, if you have not received it past the time the state says they sent the deposit, after allowing some time for the deposit to transfer, you can contact your state's Department of Revenue. You don't mention what state you are in, but this site has links to all states: How do I contact my state Department of Revenue?

It depends. Even though your W-2 is for Pennsylvania and you are a PA resident, New York uses a "total-income" method to calculate your tax rate. Here is why that subtraction (S-119) is happening on the "Federal" side of the New York form.   New York calculates a nonresident's tax by first determining what your tax would be if you were a full-year New York resident.   Column A (Federal Amount): This column represents your total income from all sources (the "Federal" side). New York starts with your Federal Adjusted Gross Income (FAGI).  Column B (New York State Amount): This column is where you only list income actually earned in New York. As you noted, your Guard pay is correctly excluded from Column B because you are a nonresident. The S-119 modification (under NY Tax Law Section 612(c)(8-a)) specifically allows military pay to be subtracted from New York's calculation. The modification ensures your military pay is ignored entirely by New York—not just for what you owe (Column B), but also for the math used to determine your tax bracket (Column A).   Without it, the pay would be included in your New York income, which wouldn't be in your best interest financially.

When you open an amended return in TurboTax, amounts such as the APTC recapture tax credit on Schedule 2, line 3 may appear again as due before entering new data. This can happen because TurboTax recalculates tax owed from the original return plus the changes entered, potentially reapplying credits or recaptures.   To address an amended return in TurboTax for a missed 1099-R, follow these steps: 1. Open your original 2025 tax return in TurboTax. 2. Select File and then Save As to create a copy labeled as your amended return. 3. Go to the Federal Taxes tab, then select Other Tax Situations. 4. Scroll down and select Amend a Return, then choose Start next to it. 5. Confirm you have already filed your original return. 6. Make the necessary changes by adding the missing 1099-R information. After entering the 1099-R, review Schedule 2 and the APTC recapture to ensure it is not duplicated during recalculation. If e-filing isn’t available or you want to avoid triggering reprocessing issues, you can print and mail your amended return.

You can enter information to update the 2026 estimated tax calculation.   Desktop Users: you can use Forms Mode to manually view, edit, or override specific lines on your 1040-ES or other tax forms. Use these steps to enter or edit your estimated tax payments for next year in TurboTax.   Log into TurboTax Under Federal Select Deductions & Credits, and  Scroll to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid category.  Click Start or Update next to Estimated Tax Payments.  You can now add, edit, or delete federal, state, and local payment amounts and dates as needed. You can also see the TurboTax description of  Where do I enter my estimated tax payments?  

Hi Vanessa,   Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately I can't seem to locate anywhere to input the percentage we rent out. I don't see "Property Profile" as an option after selecting Income > Rental > Rental Summary. First screen I see: First, I selected "Rented part of your home" and clicked Next. Next screen I see: Then, it asks for number of days rented vs. personal use days. Final screen I see before it takes me back to the rental summary: Then, it gives me this screen. When I click "Continue it takes me back to the summary page.

In TurboTax Online, in the California state income tax return, the California Military Pension Exclusion is reported at the screen Any Pension or Annuity Adjustments?.   You may not be able to not import from your Federal information to California state, but adjustments are available.    The screen says:  "If your pension or annuity distribution has a California taxable amount that is less than your federal taxable amount, enter the difference as a subtraction."   And, as @DaveF1006 states above, you may be able to remove the IRS form 1099-R and re-enter the income.   @MaryY1 

Since you stopped using this property in a prior tax year, you would report this in TurboTax as the Sale of Business Property. Be sure you have the final amount of depreciation taken on the property through the date you stopped using it as a rental. Your entry point will depend on the version of TurboTax you are using.   If you're using TurboTax Online, log in and open your return. Then use this link: Sale of Business Property. If you're using TurboTax Desktop, open your return, go to Your Income Summary (or Business tab) and find Sale of Business Property under Business Items (Less Common Business Situations).   On the page "Any Other Property Sales?" check the box for Sales of business or rental property that you haven't already reported. Add a sale. Complete the Sale of Business or Rental Property page.  Cost should include your final adjusted basis plus any selling expenses. Enter depreciation from your records. For the question "What type of property is this?" check the box for "Real Estate that I took depreciation on." Continue through the topic until you return to the Income Summary page.   These entries will be reported on Form 4797 and no current depreciation will be calculated for the property.   @Mjtkreilly   

Are you in the same account you filed your 2023 return in?   Here's how to get all the forms and schedules.   TurboTax Online: Sign in to your TurboTax Account. Scroll down to the "Your tax returns & documents" section. Select the specific tax year you need (e.g., 2023). Click "Add a State" (you aren't actually adding one, but this "unlocks" the return so you can access the Print Center). In the left-hand menu, select Tax Tools > Print Center. Select Print, save or preview this year's return. The Key Step: Look for a checkbox or dropdown that says "Include government and TurboTax worksheets" or "All forms." Click View/Print to generate the full PDF, which will now include every schedule (like Schedule C, D, or E) and the internal worksheets.   TurboTax Desktop: If you used the software installed on your computer, you must open the specific program for that year (e.g., open the TurboTax 2023 app). Open your saved .tax file. Go to File > Print. In the print window, select the radio button for "All forms and worksheets." Choose "Save as PDF" to keep a digital copy with every detail.