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Only certain paid tax pros  using professional tax software can e-file past year amended returns. You cannot e-file an amended return that you prepared yourself using TurboTax.  Your 1040X must be printed, signed and dated in ink, and then you need to mail it in.  Use a mailing service like certified mail so you will know the IRS received it, since you will have a long wait for it to be processed.         NY does an effective job of scaring people into thinking they cannot file by mail.   New York prefers e-filed returns, but there are certain circumstances that make it necessary for you to file your NY return by mail and the state DOES allow mailed returns.    If you could not or did not e-file your federal return then your NY return cannot be e-filed.   It has to be mailed.   It is not possible to e-file any state return if the federal return was not e-filed and accepted by the IRS.   https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/efile/efile_mandate_for_individuals.htm https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/file/return_assembly_mail.htm      

OK, I give up. on e-filing amended NY IT-201X 2024 return, even though I was allowed to do it in 2022 (Why???) So, my remaining question is TT shows an updated 1040 and IT-201 (with original taxes owed minus the amended refund) in addition to the amended 1040X and IT-201X, and I submitted these with the amended fed and state returns for 2022. Is there a reason why I should not submit the updated 1040 and IT-201 with the amended 1040X and IT-201X for 2024? I don't want the amended forms (with refunds) to be rejected because I didn't submit the updated original forms but if they're not expecting them, maybe I shouldn't? Thanks.

Standard deductions for 2025 Single - $15.750 add $2,000 if age 65 or older Married Filing Separately - $15,750 add $1,600 if age 65 or older Married Filing Jointly - $31,500 add $1,600 for each spouse age 65 or older Head of Household - $23,625 add $2,000 if age 65 or older   New Bonus Standard Deduction (OBBB): An additional $6,000 deduction for taxpayers 65 and older. This is per eligible individual, meaning a married couple both over 65 could get $12,000. Important: This bonus deduction is temporary, lasting from 2025 through 2028. Income limitations: It phases out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers. The amount is calculated on Schedule 1-A, Part V, with that amount flowing to Form 1040 Line 13b Look at your Form 1040 - You can view your Form 1040 plus Schedules 1, 2 and 3 at any time using the online editions. Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen. Click on Tools. Click on View Tax Summary. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left side of the screen.

Yes, you can report depreciation on your Rental Property assets under the Rental Expenses/Assets section of TurboTax Online.   Open your return and navigate to the Rental Properties and Royalty section under Wages & Income. Or you can use the magnifying glass to search for "Schedule E" and use the jump to link to go to the start of the rental section. Choose the property you need to work on or add another rental. After you set up or review your rental property information, continue to the page "Take a look at the expenses and assets..." Check the box under Assets that apply to this property (rental property, improvements, etc.).  This will add the Assets section to the page "Here's [property address] rental property info."  Click "Add expense or asset" if you need to enter new assets. Or click the pencil icon to the right of and asset under Assets to edit your depreciable assets. Continue through the interview to calculate depreciation for your rental property.   When you review and/or print your complete return, TurboTax includes a worksheet called "Form 4562 Depreciation and Amortization Report" that summarizes your assets and depreciation.   Additional information: Where do I enter income and expenses from a rental property? What kinds of rental property expenses can I deduct? How do I handle capital improvements and depreciation for my rental?

I have not seen this listed as it is this year. Is my PERS retirement an Annuity? I get paid on my pension monthly, so I answer yes?   "Annuity information Did you get periodic payments from this retirement account with California Public Employees' Retirement System on a regular basis, such as monthly, quarterly or annually? Learn more Periodic payments Yes No"      

@sbhedman  wrote:  "My 2024 Federal tax return was accepted on 3/9/2025 but I still have not received my refund. How can I find out what is causing the delay in processing?"   What is shown at the IRS "Where's My Refund" tool when you select tax year 2024?  Is there any message? https://www.irs.gov/wheres-my-refund   Is there any more to the story, such as: During those last 10 months have you received any letters/notices from the IRS?  Had you tried to check on it before? How were you supposed to receive the Federal refund--by direct deposit to your checking account, a paper check in the mail, deposit to a Credit Karma or other prepaid card, etc.?      Did you have any TurboTax fees that you chose to pay out of your Federal refund?

Timing of filing an amended return using TurboTax was, at one time, critical. In prior years, you had to file by the extended due date (10/15) sometimes a few days later if your return was rejected.   See this Turbotax website regarding e-filing amended 2023-2025 returns. This seems to be a recent change. https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/e-file-1040x-amend-return/L9tXL1Nuh_US_en_US  Note, you are not the first to post that they can not e-file one of these years amneded return. 2025 - 1040-X won't be ready until Mid  Feb 2026 .