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The fees change if you enter information that triggers an upgrade to the version of the software you need.   Certain types of information or income require a higher version of the software.  We cannot see what you are entering.   And...if you use a paid version, you pay separate fees for federal and state.   HOW CAN I DOWNGRADE TO A LOWER VERSION https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/change-service-level/downgrade-lower-priced-version-turbotax-online/L2IDaMvkt_US_en_US?uid=m6ilzady     WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY?  I WANT THE FREE EDITION   The information that you can enter in Free Edition is pretty limited now.  Thanks to the tax laws that began for 2018 returns, there are no more simple Form 1040EZ or 1040A's.  Everything goes on a Form 1040 that has three extra "schedules" with it, and if you need any of those schedules, you are not able to use the Free Edition.  Using the standard deduction instead of itemizing does NOT mean you will not need any of those schedules.   If you started in the Free Edition and entered any data that required any extra forms or schedules, you have to upgrade to a paid version and if you are watching the screens carefully you are alerted to the upgrade.       TurboTax Online: Important Details about Filing Simple Form 1040 Returns If you have a simple Form 1040 return only (no forms or schedules except as needed to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit or student loan interest), you can file for free yourself with TurboTax Free Edition, or you can file with TurboTax Live Assisted Basic at the listed price. Roughly 37% of taxpayers are eligible. Examples of situations included in a simple Form 1040 return (assuming no added tax complexity): W-2 income Interest, dividends or original issue discounts (1099-INT/1099-DIV/1099-OID) that don’t require filing a Schedule B IRS standard deduction Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Child Tax Credit (CTC) Student loan interest deduction Taxable qualified retirement plan distributions   Examples of situations not included in a simple Form 1040 return: Itemized deductions claimed on Schedule A, like charitable contributions, medical expenses, mortgage interest and state and local tax deductions Unemployment income reported on a 1099-G Business or 1099-NEC income (often reported by those who are self-employed, gig workers or freelancers) Stock sales (including crypto investments) Income from rental property or property sales Credits, deductions and income reported on other forms or schedules        How can I see my TurboTax  fees?  https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-account-billing/review-fees-turbotax-online/L1XnIzgzg_US_en_US?uid=m682vq7k   If your TurboTax fees are higher than expected, you can reduce them by removing add-ons     (BEFORE you e-file) :   Remove Premium Services Remove MAX Defend & Restore Remove a state Remove PLUS Help & Support Remove Pay With Your Refund     Or—-Use this IRS site for other ways to file for free.  There are 8  free software versions available from the IRS Free File site   https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/  

Yes, the update to correct the issue with Form 8283 has been released.     You should be able to file you return by re-opening it and going through the Review steps, and then refiling it.   If you are using a TurboTax Desktop version, be sure that you update the program by going to Online > Check for Updates at the top of the screen.  TurboTax Online is updated automatically.

To report winnings use the following path in TurboTax Online: Select Federal from the left navigation menu. Click on Wages & Income. Scroll down to the Less Common Income section and click Show More. Click Start or Revisit next to Gambling Winnings. Answer Yes to "Did you win money or other prizes from gambling or lotteries in 2025?". On the screen it will ask for W-2G details.  TurboTax will then provide a field to enter any other gambling winnings not reported on a form.  

This has NOT been solved!! (Fiscal?)    I resubmitted yesterday and my returns still show as pending which is not good.  Normally it's accepted within a few hours at the latest.  How did you determine that this is "solved"?

If your federal return contains EIC information, the form will not go away. As long as more information is needed, the form will stay until you answer questions to determine if you do or do not qualify. Go through the CA return to Take a look at CA credits and taxes. Scroll down to Personal, home and family credits Select the CA Young Child Tax Credit Start Proceed through the interview.

Yes, there is an area to enter expenses related to education in the interview.   In Deductions & Credits under Education, click on Start or Update by Expenses and Scholarships (Form 1098-T).   If you have already entered the 1098-T for the education expenses, click the pencil icon for the Student on the Education Summary page.   A question will appear next about working on an Associate, Bachelor's or Graduate degree.  Click Continue once that has been answered.   The next screen will say "Did [name] have any of these common situations in 2025?".  Click on the top box "Had education expenses other than tuition", then Continue.   Once you have other information entered, you will get to a summary page titled"[name]'s schools" - click Continue.   The next screen will allow you to enter the education expenses.   I would recommend this way of entering the data rather than going through Forms mode.

To report interest income received - Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home & Business) Click on Wages and Income (Personal Income using Home & Business) Click on I'll choose what I work on Under Interest and Dividends On Interest on 1099-INT, click on the start or update button

In New York, the first $20,000 of retirement income is excluded from state tax.  If you add a 1099-R with less income, it won’t be taxed.  But if you have more than one 1099-R, you will start paying tax when the total goes over $20,000.  

It depends. If you do not know the date acquired, then you must know the holding period (shown below). In this case you would select 'Something other than a date' and then select the correct period. It is up to you to know what you paid for the investment.    Holding Periods: Long term is a holding period of more than one year (one year plus one day) and receives capital gain tax treatment (0%, 10%, 15%, 20% depending on your regular rate of tax) Short term is a holding period of one year or less and receives ordinary gain tax treatment (your regular rate)Enter the information in TurboTax by using the steps below.  Open your TurboTax Online return: Select Tax Home on the left panel > Select any Income category or Pick up where you left off Select Tax Tools > Tools > Select Topic Search > Type 1099b  > Select GO (should be landed on 1099b) Select Add Investments if your 1099-B is not yet present in your list Continue to follow the prompts to enter the information yourself Open your return in TurboTax Desktop: Select Personal Income > Scroll to Investment Income > Select Stocks Cryptocurrency, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Other Start or Update > Continue to follow the prompts to enter your 1099-B details The sale of any investment is required to be included with your tax return, gain or loss.  Information from the link below may be helpful What is Form 1099-B: Proceeds from Broker Transactions?