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Make your selection from the options on the far left side of this screen---choose from the "do it yourself" versions.   ONLINE 2025 https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/ And just so you know—online prices go up in March—Pay your fee before then to lock in the discount  

I agree with the February 27th issue. Schwab actually posted on the website that forms may not be available until on or before February 27th. That's what we get for trying to do our taxes early LOL.  I did work yesterday using Edge browser and setting the "allow IE mode" from default to allow.

 Any version of TurboTax will automatically give you the senior deduction if you are 65 or older.   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   @Ten8mom

If you are receiving the Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit, your refund may take longer to receive. The IRS website states that if you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), you can expect to get your refund by March 2, 2026, if you: E-file Get direct deposit There’s no issues with your return. Refer to the IRS website: When to expect your refund if you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit.   If you aren't receiving those credits and your refund is taking more than 21 days, you can contact the IRS for individual returns at 800-829-1040.   Refer to the TurboTax article What if my federal refund is taking longer than 21 days? For more information.