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I'd advise returning to your Federal return and stepping through the EIC interview in the Deductions section.  At the end you should get a screen saying 'you don't qualify for this credit' which should prevent it from flowing into your Illinois return.   If you're using TurboTax Desktop, in FORMS mode, you could delete Schedule EIC from your Federal return and your IL returns.    @user17706633330 

I have run the final review. I suppose it could be just a reminder. I've been ready to submit my taxes since Feb 1st but cannot because of the form 4562 depreciation error which has not been fixed by Turbo Tax yet. I guess I'll have to wait to see if I can submit after that error is fixed.

@shadymg wrote: it certainly worked last year (and for quite a few years before then as well)..... Yes, it did and the "freak out: here is, I believe, generally because Intuit did not include Merrill Edge in the dropdown import list as they have done in years past.....HUGE mistake to make that change. Despite the fact that the 1099s aren't ready for import, users should be able to see and be assured that their firm is included in the list at the outset.

https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/retrieve-your-ip-pin   If you have a 6 digit PIN issued to you by the IRS you need to enter it in order to e-file.  Go to Federal>Other Tax Situations>Other Return Info>Identity Protection PIN and enter the six-digit PIN.    

Were you self-employed or were you a W-2 employee?    If you were self-employed you can put home office expenses on your Schedule C.   If you are a W-2 employee, you cannot deduct anything for a home office on a federal tax return.   W-2 employees cannot deduct job-related expenses on a federal return.  Job-related expenses were eliminated as a federal deduction for W-2 employees by the tax laws that changed for 2018 and beyond.  Your state tax laws might be different in AL, AR, CA, HI, MN, NY or PA.     If you are preparing a return for a state that lets you deduct job-related expenses, the information will flow from your federal return  to the state return, so enter it in Federal>Deductions and Credits>Employment Expenses>Job-Related Expenses  

TurboTax Online restricts users to one federal tax return per account (user ID) per year. Using the same account for a second return will overwrite the first, causing it to be lost forever.    To file multiple returns online, you must create a separate, unique account for each person, though you can use the same email address for up to five accounts.    See this TurboTax Help.

If you are having issues entering/signing  your full name in TurboTax you can try the steps listed below.   Try deleting and re-entering your name in the "Personal Information" section of TurboTax.   Make sure your last name matches what is on file with the Social Security Administration.   Check your prior-year state tax returns to verify the name used.   Do not include a hyphen or any spaces in your name. In TurboTax Online to go back and check your name, you can do the following:   Log into your account Click the (down) caret next to "Personal Information" (See screenshot below for guidance) Click the (down) caret next to your name Select "Edit" if you need to edit it In TurboTax Desktop to go back and check your name, you can do the following:   Log into your account and continue your return Go to the "Personal Info" section   On the screen under "Your Personal Information" select "Edit" by your name if you have to change it.   Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.  

@MarilynG1 , Turbo Tax needs to clearly state what the user is to do with the 1099Q.  The questions it prompts forces you to enter the info.     I just left it out as it was illogical for me to pay taxes.  

Yes, that is correct. Our team is working diligently for this release and the IRS must be ready to receive it as well. You can complete everything else on your rental property. The scheduled release is February 13th.   Use this link Sign up for email notification which will let you know when the depreciation/amortization will be ready to file with Schedule E.  

@xlfan311 wrote: Just saw a new entry from the dropdown list"BOA Merrill Sanity_testing provider"... That is odd. I don't have "BOA Merrill Sanity_testing provider" in my dropdown list (TurboTax Home & Business) but I do have a number of random entries in the dropdown list for import partners. I suppose things are looking up for this to be resolved in the near future.