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@Iatonline    No, Volvogirl should NOT take that post down.  In the past it helped me solve the problem.  As your subsequent post shows, you have a configuration that is atypical that accounted for your particular problem.  IMO, an apology would by good form.

Yes, if your business is showing a net profit, some portion of your home office expenses should be allowed. Review your entries to see if the percentage of use is reported correctly and not reported as zero. Here is how to check.   If you are entering these in  TurboTax Online    Go to the section where you entered the Home Office expenses. Look for a screen titled "Business conducted in home office" or "Percentage of time spent in office." Ensure you have entered 100% (or your actual percentage). If this is blank, TurboTax defaults to zero income for that office. If this is unsuccessful, go to Tax Tools > Tools > Delete a form. Delete Form 8829 and the Home Office Asset Worksheet if it appears.   Redo the section again in Turbo Tax If using the software.   Select the Federal Taxes tab, then Wages & Income. Click "I'll choose what I work on." Find Business Income and Expenses (Sch C) and click Start/Update. Click Edit next to your business. On the "Your Business" summary screen, scroll down to Business Expenses and click Start/Update next to Home Office Expense. You can also delete the forms by going to the forms mode in the software and deleting the 8829 and Home Office Asset worksheet. Then, you can enter the information again.         

Today's update has resolved the issue in the 1099-R section. If you cannot reach it, follow these steps: Online: 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.

Today's update has resolved the issue in the 1099-R section. If you cannot reach it, follow these steps: Online: 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. @Mytaxmc1 

Today's update has resolved the issue in the 1099-R section. If you cannot reach it, follow these steps: Online: 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. @user17690175710 

Today's update has resolved the issue in the 1099-R section. If you cannot reach it, follow these steps: Online: 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. @acn2025 

Today's update has resolved the issue in the 1099-R section. If you cannot reach it, follow these steps: Online: 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. @626mac 

Since TurboTax Online charges extra for each state added to the return, you'll be prompted to pay for the state when you choose 'add a state.'   You can avoid the additional state Efile charge if you print and mail your state return.   @lisajuly 

If the only difference is box 12, 401K contributions, your taxable income will not change and an amended return is not needed.  File an amended return states: File an amended return if there's a change in your: Filing status Income Deductions Credits Dependents Tax liability

You can initiate the link from either app, though most people do it while choosing how to receive their refund.   Within TurboTax (During Filing) This is the most common way to link them, especially if you want the Refund Advance or 5 Days Early refund features. Reach the Refund section of your tax return (usually near the end). Select Deposit to a Credit Karma Money™ account as your refund method. TurboTax will prompt you to sign in to your Credit Karma account. Follow the on-screen prompts to authorize the data sharing between the two accounts. Within the Credit Karma App If you haven't started your taxes yet, you can link them to import data. Open the Credit Karma app. Tap the "Tax" or "Money" tab in the bottom navigation bar. Select "File with TurboTax" or "Get Started." You will be asked to log in with your Intuit/TurboTax credentials. Once logged in, the accounts will be linked for the season. Via "Switch Products" or "Tax Tools" If you are already in TurboTax and want to link them before the "Refund" stage: Go to Tax Tools > Tools on the left menu. Look for a prompt or "offer" related to Credit Karma Money or Refund Advance. Clicking these will usually trigger the account linking process.