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If you had even $400 of income from your TikTok streaming, you have self-employment income for which you must pay self-employment tax for Social Security and Medicare.  You do not have to have a tax document to file.     If you have self-employment income for which you will pay self-employment tax for Social Security and Medicare,  you will need to use online Premium software or any version of the desktop software download so that you can prepare a Schedule C for your business expenses.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed/help/how-do-i-report-income-from-self-employment/00/26653   https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed/help/what-is-the-self-employment-tax/00/25922   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/enter-self-employment-business-expenses-like-home/L1k6HJY4A_US_en_US?uid=m6jrthmp     If you live in a state with a state income tax, you might need to make estimated payments to your state.   https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/small-business-taxes/the-home-office-deduction/L1RZyYxzv https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/estimated-taxes/make-estimated-tax-payments/L5svMESaC_US_en_US?uid=mdna5aoh     https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/calculators/self-employed/   https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/self-employed-don-t-miss-these-tax-moves/00/3400413     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/enter-schedule-c/L5Fz3j5us_US_en_US?uid=m6a6gknk   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/payroll-additions-deductions/qualify-qualified-business-income-deduction/L0rM2cIIQ_US_en_US?uid=m5zpoxad   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/self-employment-taxes/self-employed-expenses-deduct/L37ZS1B8T_US_en_US?uid=m6fntpg7  

How do you know that someone is using your information?     https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900655-what-to-do-if-you-suspect-tax-related-identity-theft     Most important) Follow the IRS procedures for reporting a fraudulent return, documented here: www.irs.gov/uac/Taxpayer-Guide-to-Identity-Theft   IRS INFORMATION REFERRAL TO REPORT VIOLATION OF TAX LAW https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f3949a.pdf     If your Social Security number is compromised and you know or suspect you are a victim of tax-related identity theft, take these additional steps: Respond immediately to any IRS notice; call the number provided. Complete IRS Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit. Then print and mail or fax according to the instructions.  Continue to pay your taxes and file your tax return, even if you must do so by paper.       6-digit IP NUMBER FROM IRS   https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USIRS/bulletins/2af48f0?reqfrom=share     https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin   to get you new PIN from the IRS - https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/retrieve-your-ip-pin  

You can update the information that is in your online TT account: https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/account-updates/help/how-do-i-update-my-turbotax-account-information/00/25927   When you prepare your tax return you must go to MY INFO and enter the mailing address that you want the IRS to use if they need to mail you a letter or a check.  

Sorry---not sure what confused you, but you cannot prepare a 1040X on a phone now.  It is too late.  You need the desktop software.       https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-change-correct-return-already-filed/L4VjJ9BA2_US_en_US?uid=m76mq6z2    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:  

did you buy the premier desktop s/w from Costco which you need to download and install on your machine, but instead found the page for the 'online' version which has the different pricing tiers etc?   you need to download and install the s/w from here, and when you run it you will asked for your license code that you should have from Costco   https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/   note - when you first activate it you will also get an offer to switch to online for no additional cost to help the people still on Win 10, but you can just say no to that.

Your question is posting from online TurboTax.   Forms mode is not available for online; forms mode is a feature of the desktop download software only.  With online, you can just see a preview of your Form 1040 and Schedules 1, 2, or 3 -- you cannot see any other forms until you pay your fees.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/preview-turbotax-online-return-filing/L77WCkvnu_US_en_US?uid=m681fkhr  

For what tax year?   Each tax year has to be filed separately using the forms for the specific tax year.  They cannot be combined in any way--do not even put them in the same envelope when you mail them.  Software for past years is available back to 2022.  Any earlier years can only be prepared on paper forms by hand--and those refunds have been forfeited now.     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   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 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.    

also beware currently there are still a number of sections not available for input in interview mode, if you are looking to use the s/w for year-end moves or Q4 ES it may be a bit tricky depending your situation.  A lot of updates will come in January.   meantime if needed you can use online calculator like this one https://www.dinkytown.net/java/1040-tax-calculator.html

You can ask customer support to assign that same expert, but bear in mind that many of the "experts" are seasonal employees who may or may not be working with TurboTax for this year.   To call TurboTax customer support https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/account-management/contact-turbotax/L2y9ZKpQB_US_en_US?uid=m5s9l2vh  

From Inuit directly https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/   Also check pricing at Amazon/Costco etc they've had some good discounts but only buy from authorized retailers, see https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-product-orders/obtain-authentic-turbotax-programs/L1yYfitCw_US_en_US?uid=mikq6w51   Beware you need MAC OS 14 or above for TT 2025, see https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/tta-system-requirements/

Sounds like you neglected /forgot to go back in to your account and e-file when the forms were ready.  TurboTax does not file it for you.   The only way to file a past year return now is by mail, so you will need to print it, sign and date it in ink, and mail it to the state.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/printers-printing/finish-prior-year-return-started-turbotax-online/L9Oe4M90A_US_en_US?uid=m68tffpe   If you already paid for your online software you can ask customer support for a download of the desktop software.   They are available from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time Monday - Friday  

By default the IRS (and Turbotax) assumes your income and withholding happened evenly by quarter thru the year, so Turbotax may initially calculate a penalty on line 38 of the 1040 as the Q4 ES payment may be regarded as late depending how much your safe harbor tax was.   You'll probably then need to file Form 2210 Annualized Income method to show the timing of the income in Q4 lining up with the ES payment in Q4.  You can do this under Other Tax Situations / Underpayment Penalty.  You'll need to calculate your AGI / withholding / LTCG / Qual Divs by quarter (uneven quarters - 3/31, 5/31, 8/31, 12/31) and input them into Turbotax and then see if it reduces or eliminates the penalty and adopt that method which will include Form 2210 in your filing.   See Form 2210 Lines 1-9 for the safe harbor and underpayment calculations.

2018? ----First call the IRS to make sure it is a legitimate letter and not a scam.   Call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday     I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE IRS/STATE     TurboTax does not receive any information from the IRS or your state after your return was filed, so no one at TurboTax knows about a letter you received from the IRS or the state.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-audit/turbotax-audit-support/L6AcMoNFD_US_en_US?uid=m5z7by9u     https://intuit.taxaudit.com/audit-defense/help/contact     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/internal-revenue-service/got-cp2000-notice-irs/L7Da6em2t_US_en_US?uid=m4of6ngd  

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   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 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.

Not sure what you mean by "get on a payment plan so I can get some of my taxes money back"---   If you do, in fact, owe back taxes, the IRS will automatically seize any refund shown on your current tax return; you will not be able to receive a refund even if you are on a payment plan to pay the back tax, unless your refund is more than the tax owed.   Check your online account with the IRS to see what it says. https://www.irs.gov/payments/your-online-account     To apply for a payment plan with the IRS   Apply Online for a Payment Plan  

Are you on Win or Mac?  How big is your local drive to begin with?  If it's a new computer what consumed all the space - if you only have 1.7gb free space inbox on your local drive you'll have bigger problems than turbotax.  You need to figure out what is consuming all the space on your hard drive and free it up.  See if you have data you can move to the external hard drive (pictures etc) then have space to install apps on the internal drive.  If the space is being consumed by system files then the resolution may depend whether it's Win or Mac.