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Don't file an amended return until the original is fully processed. There are several reasons for this. 1) the IRS does not and cannot process amended returns until the original is processed and recommends not filing until the original is processed. 2) filing to early can actually delay the processing of the amended return 3) the IRS might change something else. If you file an amendment now, it may be incorrect.   there is a consequence to waiting when you will owe additional taxes that will be paid after 4/15. There will be penalties and interest for late payment. penalty is 1/2% a month or fraction thereof but additional interets accrues daily.  

Your post is very vague. Are you talking about the Social Security tax deducted from your pay, or in box 4 of your W-2, or do you mean the taxable amount of Social Security benefits on your tax return? If you are talking about your W-2, what are the exact amounts in boxes 3, 4, and 7 of the W-2? What do you think is wrong? If you are talking about your tax return, what is the exact amount in box 5 of your Form SSA-1099? What are the exact amounts on your Form 1040 or 1040-SR lines 6a and 6b? What do you think is wrong?  

NO.    You never enter a 1095C on a tax return.   A 1095A is the document you get from healthcare.gov if you had marketplace health insurance.   If you do not have a 1095A, when it asks about 1095A say NO and just move on in the software.    1095C is for your own records--you do not enter anything about it.

You cannot change the tax year.   The current online program is for 2025 only.   Only a 2025 return can be prepared online and only a 2025 return can be e-filed.   Online preparation and e-filing for 2022, 2023, and  2024 is permanently closed. Note:  The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac.  It cannot be used on a mobile device.   To file a return for a prior tax year  If you need to prepare a return for 2022, 2023, or 2024  you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign,  and mail the return(s) https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/ You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.   Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0     https://www.irs.gov/refunds   Refunds for tax years 2021 or earlier have been forfeited and will not be paid to you even if shown on the tax return form.  But if you owe tax due, you will still have to pay, and you will be billed later for the interest and penalties owed.  TurboTax will not calculate the penalties or  interest.   That will be done by the IRS/state after they receive your return with your payment of the tax due as shown on the tax form(s).       When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.   Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.        

Hi Susan, Your responses are correct, however, it applies to a Canadian citizen or resident living in Canada to my understanding. I am now a non-resident of Canada living in the USA with no employment income in Canada. Could you please revisit my questions and respond accordingly at your convenience. Thanks, Razi      

https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/news/tax-tips/direct-deposit-changes-for-2026-could-affect-how-and-when-you-get-your-refund/2026/01/   You may get this notice— a cp53a notice   https://www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-cp53a-notice   If you take NO action—-the IRS will freeze your refund for at least six weeks and then mail you a check.