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s/w updates usually come mid-week.  a lot of updates will come in January.  if you're trying to do estimates for final year-end moves or Q1 ES payment then use something else like this, FreeTaxUSA or switch to something else. https://www.dinkytown.net/java/1040-tax-calculator.html

Q. Should I donate $2933 (only $300 donations) before end of 2025 to drop my income to 12%? A. NO.  It doesn't work that way, for 2025.  You have to use itemized deductions.     The new above-the-line charitable deduction is  available starting in the2026 tax year, not 2025.  Taxpayers will be able to deduct up to $1,000 (for single filers and those married filing separately) or $2,000 (for married couples filing jointly)

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