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If your TurboTax screen is frozen, you can try the steps listed below to get past this.   Try Ctrl+Alt+Delete if you are using Windows or Cmd+Option+Esc if you are using a MAC to force quit the program.  Go out of your program, close your browser and go back in. Clear your cache and cookies. Click here for How to clear your cache. Click here for How do I delete cookies? Try a different Web browser, such as Chrome or Firefox. If you are using a VPN, disable it. Make sure your internet connection is strong and stable If you are using TurboTax Desktop, you can manually check for updates for  your TurboTax program by clicking on "Online" in the black bar near the top of your screen and selecting "Check for Updates."  See also: Troubleshoot TurboTax Desktop for Windows issues Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.

Get the Senior Deduction on  YOUR return?  No.  Only on her return if she files a return, but not if she is claimed as a dependent   To claim her she need to have less than $5,200 of income not counting Social Security.    Who can you claim https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/who-can-i-claim-as-my-dependent/01/26781    

If you transferred your trust return from last year, the address field is locked under General Info >> About Your Trust or Estate. However, you can change the address using Forms Mode in TurboTax Business.   Open your return and click the Forms icon in the TurboTax header.  In the list of Forms in My Return on the left, look for Information Wks.  Click the form name to open it in the large window.  Enter the correct address for the trustee in Part I. Click Step-by-Step in the header to return to the main screens.

Replying here to confirm that I am also having this issue (both online and desktop versions for 2025). There are other threads with people posting the same. It would be great if there was at least a way to manually enter the information on line 30 of the MI-1040 form.

You will post the amount you paid directly into the program.  Open TurboTax Online Under Federal Select Deductions & Credits Scroll to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid In the drop down pick Estimated Tax Payments [Start] Select the proper conditions for the payment. In this case Federal estimated taxes for 2025 (Form 1040-ES)  [Start] Did you pay federal estimated taxes for 2025? [Yes] Post your quarterly payments. Change the date of payment if necessary.

@CDyck2026 wrote: When TT installs it corrupts the C++ distribution files.  I uninstalled (not repaired) and reinstalled the X86 and X64 versions... Can you at least outline the exact steps here?    For example, did you try to install TT first and then uninstall the C++ files or did you do the uninstalls first and then install TT (or were there any other steps)?

If you want to make changes to your filing status on a tax return that has already been filed and accepted by the taxing agency, you should follow these guidelines.    You must first wait until the initial return is completely processed. This means waiting until the payment submitted with the tax return has been processed, or your refund has been received. You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return. Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return. The refund calculator will start new at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due Only make changes to the areas of your return that need to be corrected. You have three years from the date you filed your return or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment

You are correct- as a Connecticut resident, you must file a resident return reporting all income (including the CA internship) and a California non-resident return reporting only the income earned in CA. You will receive a credit in CT for taxes paid to CA to avoid double taxation.    In TurboTax, you will want to file your California nonresident return first, then the Connecticut resident return so that the  credit for the taxes paid to California can be applied correctly.

Congratulations Scott... The NUA provides for significant savings verses putting your shares into an IRA which would be taxed at Ordinary tax rates. One thing that might be helpful for others is: The NUA portion in Box 6 of your 1099-R is always treated as long‑term capital gain when you sell the stock, even if you sell the same day you receive it. Not all states recognize this as you point out.        

Once your tax return is released to the IRS, TurboTax has no control over it. However, the IRS has published an article because delays happen so frequently. Why it may take longer than 21 days for some taxpayers to receive their federal refund The IRS states, "To check the status of a refund, taxpayers should use the Where's My Refund? tool on IRS.gov."

For this reason, I had to fill out my MI-1040, 6072, and Schedule 1 manually and mail it all in.  Turbo tax will not let you e-file anyway, and even if it did you would have to mail in a copy of your K-1.  Next year you'll have to manually enter your 2025 state refund since TurboTax won't know about it.   I'm hoping this is all fixed for next year (including an option to upload a K-1 pdf).  This experience has caused me and many of my coworkers to research other products.  I stuck with TurboTax this year (for Federal at least).  I've been a user since the 90s, but I'm not planning to go through this again and most of my coworkers gave up and switched this year.  

You can add a live agent (tax expert) in TurboTax Online, by signing in and clicking the "Live help" button, or select "Upgrade" to add expert services for preparing your tax return. How do I get TurboTax Experts?  Also, you can contact TurboTax customer support using this link: Turbo Tax customer support.   If you are using the TurboTax Desktop (CD/Download version), you can purchase the "Live Tax Advice" add-on for $60, which provides phone support. Once you have started your tax return, look for the Live Tax Advice or Expert Help button, usually in the top right corner. Select the option to purchase or upgrade for expert advice. Experts are available daily from 5 AM to 9 PM PT during peak season, notes TurboTax Support.   How do I connect with a tax expert in TurboTax Experts? Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.

Federal and state refunds come from completely separate entities.  There is no rule as to which one will come in first or how long it will be between their arrival in your account.   TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer.  “21 days”  is not a promise from TurboTax or the IRS.      First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted:  https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/   Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.     You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2025 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:    https://www.irs.gov/refunds   To track your state refund:     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_US_en_US?uid=lt447ebr   If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/refunds-take-longer-others/L14YlqFrH_US_en_US?uid=lexdr7zh . https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/irs-refund-taking-longer-21-days/L2vRAJbdU_US_en_US?uid=lexe7lst         If you are getting earned income credit on line 27 or additional child tax credit on line 28 You are subject to the delay required by the PATH act.  Do not expect your refund before early March   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/internal-revenue-service/federal-refunds-delayed-due-path-act/L5jnQJsBi_US_en_US   Note:  “Accepted” is not the same as “approved”.  TurboTax tells you the e-file was accepted if the IRS deems that there is enough information on the return for them to take it in for processing.   Only the IRS can approve of the refund, which is a later stage of processing.  If the IRS approves your refund they will provide a date for the refund to be issued.   FROM THE IRS WHERE’S MY REFUND SITE: https://www.irs.gov/wheres-my-refund How it works Where's My Refund shows your refund status: Return Received – We received your return and are processing it. Refund Approved – We approved your refund and are preparing to issue it by the date shown. Refund Sent – We sent the refund to your bank or to you in the mail. It may take 5 days for it to show in your bank account or several weeks for your check to arrive in the mail.