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If you are using TurboTax Online please go back to your 1099-R entries and review the entry and follow-up questions:   Click on "Search" on the top right and type “1099-R”  Click on “Jump to 1099-R”   Sometimes deleting and reentering the 1099-R can be helpful.

When you enter the 1095-A, leave the box that asks who the 1095-A belongs to blank.  The IRS will match the form to your son, based on the policy number.  To go back to this section in TurboTax:   Open or continue your return. Navigate to the 1095-A section: TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to 1095-A. TurboTax Desktop: Search for 1095-a, then select the Jump to link.      

Try these options to fix the issue you are having:   If you are using TurboTax Online Check ‌your browser's settings. Clear your Cache and Cookies  Check ‌your internet connection. Try using a different web browser.  If you are using TurboTax Desktop Make sure the software is updated.  If you haven't rebooted your computer, please do. Check your firewall and antivirus settings. Make sure they aren't blocking any part of the software.  ** If you are using the phone/tablet app, try changing to laptop/computer if possible.    If you don't have access to a computer, switch to a web browser within your phone or tablet, and sign in from there.    If after following the troubleshooting steps you are still having issues, you may contact Customer Support by clicking the link below: TurboTax Phone Number  

What work expenses?   If you are a W-2 employee, job-related expenses are not deductible on a federal tax return.   If you are self-employed, your business expenses should have been entered on a Schedule C, not on Schedule A.    What are you trying to enter?

Land rent is typically reported on Schedule E (Form 1040) if you receive flat cash rent for farmland or pasture. If you materially participate in the farming operation (e.g., share-crop), it goes on Schedule F (Form 1040). If you receive crop/livestock shares without material participation, use Form 4835.   Steps to Delete Schedule F: Online/Desktop: Select Tax Tools > Tools > Delete a form. Locate Schedule F: Scroll down the list to find the Schedule F or related farming worksheets and select Delete. Forms Mode (Desktop Only): Click on the Forms icon, select Schedule F, and click Delete Form at the bottom of the screen. @ldjones965 

To enter information for the Louisiana school readiness tax credit in TurboTax Online, follow these steps:   1. In the Louisiana tax organizer, keep clicking Continue until you get to the screen that says Louisiana Refundable Priority 2 Credits   2. Click on the drop down box under select description and you will see the School Readiness credit types listed. This is where you enter the credit name and amount.   Here is an article from the Louisiana Department of Revenue that discusses the School Readiness Credit.

If your Box 2a is UNKNOWN, leave it blank when inputting your Form 1099-R information. This will automatically trigger TurboTax to ask, "Do you have info in Box 2a or Box 2b?" on the next screen.   Here, you will select "No" because you do not have an amount to input, then Continue.   From there, TurboTax will ask you additional questions to do the Simplified Method calculations.    By following the interview prompts, you will not need to do the calculations yourself.   To complete the questions successfully, you will need the amount from Box 9b of your Form 1099-R.    Note: If this box is empty, you will not need the Simplified Method, you would then report the full amount as taxable.   Also note: If your Form 1099-R is for a standard IRA distribution and not an annuity, you can bypass the annuity section questions by answering "No" to periodic payments in the Annuity information section, since they do not apply,

If you can't enter Form 1095-A for your dependent, make sure your dependent qualifies as a dependent and is claimed on your return. You can check your dependent information in the personal information section of TurboTax. If the policy is shared, use the option I shared this policy, in order to allocate your percentages. Make sure the total columns equal 100%.   Also, make sure there are no zeros in Columns A-C. Leave them blank instead.  Make sure your TurboTax program is fully updated. TurboTax Online automatically updates for new tax laws and other features. 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." Clear your cache and cookies if using TurboTax Online.    Click here for How do I delete cookies? Click here for How to clear your cache. Try deleting and re-entering  your Form 1095-A. I have listed the steps below. To delete your Form 1095-A if you are using TurboTax Online: In your left panel of your TurboTax screen click on "Tax Tools" And then Click on "Tools" Click on "Delete a Form" Scroll through your list of Forms Click the garbage can next to "Form 1095-A" if you have one listed. To delete Form 1095-A if you are using TurboTax Desktop: Click on "Forms" in the upper right of your TurboTax screen to switch to "Forms Mode" In your left panel scroll down and look for "Form 1095-A" In your right panel at the bottom of Form 1095-A click on "Delete Form" Click on "Yes" to confirm the deletion To get back to your screens in TurboTax where you enter this Form 1095-A information you can: Click on "Search" at the top right of your TurboTax screen, Type "Form 1095-A" into the search bar and Click on the link "Jump to Form 1095-A".   Click here for I'm on my parents' 1095-A form. What do I do on my return? Click here for additional information regarding entering your Form 1095-A.   Click here for additional information on Form 1095-A and the Premium Tax Credit.      

179 only applies to nonresidential real estate. SDA is also not vailable or if it is yoyou can electic out.     fordrpreciation purposes, it would seem the remodeling is part of the property, and thus you would use a 27.5 year life (residential real estate). in service date would be when the new lease starts. 

@Pedalboat ,  item/entry k i.e. 1k is adjustment  to the total  foreign source dividend income for  Qualified  dividend.  It is related to  line  h  ( i.e. 1h). Need for details of your exact facts  to understand and/or  provide more specific answer  to your issue. Also note that there may Tax Treaty considerations here -- so need the  foreign source country name.   If you need more on this please  consider providing more  & specific details of your case.