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Form 1040X has been available for quite awhile, so not sure why you are not able to find it.   But...do not try to amend until your original return has been fully processed. Wait until your original return has been fully processed before you amend, and make sure you have saved a pdf of the original return before you amend. (If you do not save it as a pdf, the amended return will overwrite the original, and the original will be lost forever)     See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a tax return -   CURRENT YEAR https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-federal-tax-return-current-year/L7eS6o1qh_US_en_US?uid=lfunevhk     Do not expect quick results from amending. It can take four months or more for the IRS to process an amended return.     You can watch for information here: https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return    

You only need the file ending in .tax2024 to transfer into 2025.   On the old computer, Your tax files end in .tax or .tax2022 or .tax2023 or .tax2024 etc.  They should be in your Documents in a Turbo Tax folder.  You should also have the pdf files of each year.  Or search your computer for all files ending in .tax.  Also if you haven't done it,  I would open each year in the program and save it as a PDF file, go to File-Save to PDF so you don't need the program installed to view or print your return in the future like to get a mortgage or loan, etc. If you use OneDrive or something first move the files to your local Documents folder.   What I would do is just copy the whole Turbo Tax folder that is under your Documents.  That should be where the .tax files and pdf files are stored.  Copy that folder to a flash drive or best yet is to burn it to a CD or DVD and then you will have a backup of them.   Then on the new computer copy the folder (or files) from the flash drive to your Documents folder.   The programs need to be installed from the CD or download them again.  You don't need to install them unless you need to amend or open a return.  They only support the last 3 years so you might not be able to update older years or download any state programs you need.   Since you now have to log into an Intuit Account all your downloads and licenses are listed there (even if you bought it from somewhere else) so if you need to download to install it again or install on another computer, even on the other operating system (Windows, Mac).  And the download will always be up to date with all the updates.

Hello, I think there's a chance you are referring to something different because Form 1040 is included in the filling and Form 1040 in 2025 has new boxes that did not exist in previous years. You mention box 5, not sure what that is.    Here's an example of what TurboTax is producing in the preview of  Form 1040 Income 5a Pensions and annuities . . . . [ 5a [   1,000. ]      b Taxable amount  .  .   .   .   .   .   [5b [         0.] c Check if (see instructions)   . . .  1 [_] Rollover         2 [_] PSO      3 [_]  _______   The box 1 Rollover in Line 5c is what I believe should be checked.  If I understand correctly, you confirm that an In-Plan ROTH Conversion should have Rollover checked, right?   Could you please clarify your directions - Are you saying that instead of 1000 I should enter 999 ?   Is there a way to manually change Form 1040 to check the box?   Thanks 

IRS rules strictly require you to first take your total RMD from your Traditional IRAs before you can convert any remaining funds to a Roth IRA. If you convert before taking the total RMD, the converted amount may be considered an excess contribution, resulting in a 6% penalty.   TurboTax is asking for your total IRA value because you reported a Roth conversion. If you have basis in any of your IRAs, the IRS requires that you convert a proportional mix of pre-tax and after-tax funds. In order to calculate this percentage, you must answer the questions. Without those values, your Form 8606 will be incomplete and the IRS may reject the return, or tax the entire conversion as if you had no basis.   To get through the interview prompts without answering those questions, report the 1099-R distribution as a 100% distribution. If you only took a partial RMD, do not label it as a conversion in the follow-up. Instead, when you reach, "How much of this distribution applied to your December 31, 2025 RMD?", select "Some of the distribution applied...", then enter the amount that applied and Continue.   Since it is your first year and you have a "grace period" until April 1, 2026, take the remainder of your RMD by the deadline to avoid the penalty on your 2025 tax return.

You may need to uninstall/re-install TurboTax if you can't transfer a .tax2024 file.  Sometimes files can be corrupted during the download.    If you have TurboTax 2024, open it and re-save your return, then try transferring that file.    @Kkewlee 

I have the same question/issue.  When I e-filed, I gave my credit card info to pay the IRS the amount I owe.  When I look at the Filing Instructions page of the PDF, it confirms the intent to pay with credit card, but does not say on what date the credit card will be run.  How can I find that information?

Based on current federal guidance, tips that are received by a budtender at a marijuana dispensary in Michigan are not currently considered qualified tips for the new federal "no tax on tips" deduction.   Although Michigan has legalized the sale of marijuana, it is still illegal at the federal level. This prohibits the workers in this industry from taking advantage of the new "no tax on tips" deduction.   Budtenders are not currently on the IRS-approved list of occupations for this deduction.   Since the state of Michigan adheres to the federal guidelines for reporting and withholding on compensation, tips will be considered as taxable income for the state of Michigan as well.

how did you file your return e-file or mailed? Effective since 9/2025, the IRS was only supposed to do direct deposits, even if you left the DD info blank. Then the IRS would send you a notice asking to establish an account where a DD could be made.  If you mailed your return, it could be sitting in a mailbag at the IRS or it could have gotten lost in the mail. 

@MollyShr  TT may be assigning some of the expenses to the tuition credit, making some of the scholarship taxable.  Provide the following info for more specific help: Are you the student or parent. Is the  student  the parent's dependent. Box 1 of the 1098-T box 5 of the 1098-T Any other scholarships not shown in box 5 Does box 5 include any of the 529/ESA plan payments (it should not) Is any of the Scholarship restricted; i.e. it must be used for tuition Box 1 of the 1099-Q Box 2 of the 1099-Q Who’s name and SS# are on the 1099-Q, parent or student (who’s the “recipient”)? Room & board paid. If student lives off campus, what is school's R&B on campus charge. If he lives at home, the school’s R&B “allowance for cost of attendance” for student living with parents. Other qualified expenses not included in box 1 of the 1098-T, e.g. books & computers How much taxable income does the student have, from what sources Are you trying to claim the tuition credit (are you eligible)? Is the student an undergrad or grad student? Is the student a degree candidate attending school half time or more?

If you imported the form, delete it and type it in manually. Boxes 5 and 11 combine to equal zero taxable income. The program does want to double check that is right. It is also checking for state adjustments - which should not be -for zero taxable income. Be sure you don't have multiple states selected for no income.   If you typed it in manually, you need to: Online version: Delete the form, see How to Delete   Log out of your return and try one or more of the following: Don't use Internet Explorer. Clear cache and cookies, Sign in using a different browser. Sign in using a different device. Log back into your return. Enter the information again.  Desktop version:  Delete the form Save your return while closing the program. Update the program Open Enter the information again. If this doesn't work, tell us the exact review error and what it shows you - form, lines, all you can tell us to help you.

If you are trying to enter the sale of non-depreciable business property you can enter it as follows and not in Form 4835. The actual sale will fall onto Form 4797 which will occur with the instructions below. The reporting of the sale of property will go to the right place on your tax return. You may need to delete any entries you may have tried to make earlier.   Gather any information you need from the assets/property that is being sold then use the steps below to enter the sale. Leave the depreciation line blank.    Sale of Business Property: Income and Expenses at the top Scroll down to Other Business Situations For TurboTax Desktop: Business Income and Expenses > Less Common Business Situations Select Sale of Business Property Select Sales of business or rental property that you haven't already reported. Answer 'Yes' to Do all of the following apply...? Enter your sales information: Description of the Property (Machine Type) Sales Price/Sales Expenses  Date acquired and date sold Cost Depreciation - $0 (may be best to leave it blank) @user17747024370