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You must have misunderstood something.  You Cannot pay any state taxes owed with your federal tax refund.   State taxes owed are paid either by mailing a check with a payment voucher or, if available, direct debit from your bank account.

Thank you for your assistance.    I find myself in a new state: state of confusion. 🙂   In another thread, the answer was given below which basically states you do need to enter the NET amount from the Federal form. It is not just for a loss.   I "think" the reason it has to be entered is that on line 14 of the South Carolina 1040 form, there is a Total nonrefundable credits. This is reflected on SC1040TC line 1. Total credit for taxes paid to another state."   Without entering that NET amount, there would be no credit paid on the states paid to another state.   AnnetteB6 Employee Tax Expert   Since the SC tax return starts with the Federal taxable income reported on your Form 1040, the adjustments made on the SC return need to be the same numbers that went into determining the Federal taxable income.     To determine the portion of Federal taxable income due to rental income and expenses, you would take the gross rental income and subtract expenses, giving you the net income from the rental property.  This is the amount used in the calculation of your Federal taxable income, so this is the amount that would be subtracted from the SC return to determine the SC taxable income.     The SC Form 1040 instructions do not make it completely clear which amount to use (gross or net) other than to say you enter the amount as reported on your Federal return.  Ultimately, it is the net rental income that impacts the Federal taxable income, not the gross rental income.

Manual entries that override calculated values (or values linked to other forms) invalidate a return for e-filing. This is an IRS constraint.   We anticipate the depreciation calculations within the software should be updated after February 13, 2026. Our tech team is working hard to release the updates before that date.    Please be aware that this update will affect depreciation for Schedule E (Rental Properties) only. Schedule C (Self-Employment) was updated previously and should be working in all versions of TurboTax.

If multiple people are on your 1095-A, and they're all in the same household, you only have to enter the name in Part 1 "Recipient Name' on the tax return.     This is the Primary Policyholder. If filing jointly, either spouse's name works. Part II will include all additional household members.

The 1040-X form will not be available until mid to late February.    If you want to make changes or add a document to 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.  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  Select your product below and follow the instructions.  Amend TurboTax Online  Amend TurboTax CD/Download 

If your only source of income is Social Security benefits, then you most likely do not need to file a tax return.  Unless you have other sources of income, Social Security is not taxable.  Also, tax credits and other benefits are not based on Social Security income, so you would not be expecting to receive a tax return with only Social Security income.   To learn more about when you need to file a tax return, take a look at the following TurboTax help article:   Is my Social Security income taxable?   Do I need to file a federal return this year?  

It depends. First be sure you have the correct birth date for each spouse. Next you can preview your tax return because it's not part of the standard deduction. It is a separate deduction from income and not a credit. See the instructions below to check for it on your tax return. Next see the qualifications to get the extra deduction.   To qualify, the following must apply: If your income is above $75,000 ($150,000 if Married filing jointly) the bonus deduction decreases by $.06 for every dollar over the relevant amount.  This deduction is available whether you itemize or take the standard deduction. If your filing status is married filing separately you are not eligible for this deduction. This bonus deduction is ONLY for those over 65, it does not apply to those who are blind and under 65.  From the left rail menu in TurboTax Online, select Tax Tools (You may have to scroll down on the left rail menu.) Select Tax Tools On the drop-down select Tools On the pop-up menu titled “Tools Center”, select View Tax Summary  On the left sidebar, select Preview my 1040  See Line 13-B on your 1040 for the amount. Additional deductions from Schedule 1-A, line 38 For TurboTax Desktop, change to 'Forms' and review the forms.        @dkefford 

If you want to make changes or add a document to 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.  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  Select your product below and follow the instructions.  Amend TurboTax Online  Amend TurboTax CD/Download 

@heardh93    It is not required.   Yeah, not really helpful if you are using a Std Deduction, .....nor if you are itemizing, but what you've paid out-of-pocket doesn't exceed 7.5% of your AGI.   Even then, not required to be entered.

Although the forms availability table indicates that Form 4562 is ready to e-file, the final update for depreciation calculations within the software has not been released.   We anticipate the depreciation calculations within the software should be updated after February 13, 2026. Our tech team is working hard to release the updates before that date.    Please be aware that this update will affect depreciation for Schedule E (Rental Properties) only. Schedule C (Self-Employment) was updated previously and should be working in all versions of TurboTax.

Yes, you are correct. You would need to file all taxes in the US and then claim a foreign tax credit from Kazakhstan. They would not be able to claim a foreign-tax credit because this is US-Sourced income.    Since,  the United States does not have a Totalization Agreement with Kazakhstan, they will need to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes.

Form 1040 is the name of your tax return. When you enter your information and your tax forms into the TurboTax program, TurboTax generates your Form 1040. (Your Federal tax return).   Start your TurboTax program and follow the interview by answering the questions TurboTax asks and entering the tax forms you received in the proper sections.    If you need help with a specific tax item, such as your W-2, please continue your question and add details, such as which form and what you're having problems with.   

Although the forms availability table indicates that Form 4562 is ready to e-file, the final update for depreciation calculations within the software has not been released. The new tax laws included many revisions to depreciation, which delayed implementation.   We anticipate the depreciation calculations within the software should be updated after February 13, 2026. Our tech team is working hard to release the updates before that date.    Please be aware that this update will affect depreciation for Schedule E (Rental Properties) only. Schedule C (Self-Employment) was updated previously and should be working in all versions of TurboTax.

To identify and correct this $9,000 discrepancy in TurboTax Online, use the following steps to source the entry. To see the exact line item causing the increase: Select Tax Tools from the left navigation menu, then click Tools. In the Tools Center pop-up, select View Tax Summary. On the left sidebar, click Preview my 1040. Scroll to Schedule 1 (Additional Income and Adjustments to Income). Look at Part I (Additional Income), specifically Lines 1 through 8. Line 8 is the "catch-all" for other income. If the $9,000 is here, look for a description next to it (e.g., "Hobby Income," "Prizes," "NOL Carryover," or "Other"). Possible causes: It could be a state tax refund recapture. If you itemized deductions in 2024 and received a state refund in 2025, TurboTax may have automatically calculated a taxable recovery on Schedule 1, Line 1. For college students or parents, if financial aid exceeded tuition/books, the excess is reported on Schedule 1. It could be gambling winnings. If you entered total winnings but they were not on a W-2G, they appear here. If you imported data from a financial institution or scanned a 1099-G (Unemployment), the software may have created a duplicate entry—one from the import and one manual entry. If you answered questions about a side activity (hobby income) but indicated it was "not for profit," the gross income is placed on Schedule 1 without allowing for expense offsets. Once you identify the item on Schedule 1, if you need to delete something that was duplicated: Select Tax Tools > Tools from the left menu. Click Delete a form. Review the list for any forms that do not belong or look duplicated (e.g., Form 1099-G, W2-G, or an Other Income Worksheet). Click Delete next to the suspect form and confirm. Return to the Federal Review to see if your total income now matches your records. Be careful not to confuse Schedule 1 (Additional Income) with the new Schedule 1-A (Additional Deductions). Schedule 1 adds to your income. Schedule 1-A subtracts from your taxable income for items like the New Senior Deduction ($6,000 per person over 65) or No Tax on Overtime. If you mistakenly entered a deduction as income, it would cause a significant swing in your total.