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The fee for using online TurboTax is the same whether you e-file or file it by mail.   If your e-file is being rejected, please post the rejection message or rejection code so someone can help you.     You received an email that we cannot see that tells you why your tax return was rejected.   Some rejected returns can be fixed and re-filed.  Some have “un-fixable” reasons for the rejection and have to be mailed instead.    What is the rejection code or rejection message?     If it was rejected for AGI—-your 2023 AGI might not be in the IRS system if you filed late.   Try using zero instead.   If filing with zero is rejected then file again but select the option that you did not file last year.  The IRS does not see that question and it will allow you to e-file with no AGI question.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/agi/help/where-do-i-correct-my-agi-in-turbotax-online/00/26311   If that does not work and you still cannot e-file, then print, sign, and mail your tax return.          

for the 5 K-1s indicate they're final. on the subschedule for gain/loss on disposition indicate on 4 that the sales price is zero and basis as zero. this is so the passive losses are released.  on the5th the main ET perhaps indicate on the subschedule for gain/loss that the sales price is the ordinary income listed on the sales schedule basis is zero.  if the amt adjustment on gain/loss schedule the same as the same as line 17B of the k-1, then you need do nothing.  the 17B entry takes care of adjusting the gain/loss for amt purposes.   reporting this on both 17B and the gain loss schedule results in doubling the 6251 amount.  admittedly I couldn't get the capital gain loss for amt purposes to work. Purchase price (Box 4) - Cumulative Adjustment to basis (Box 5) + Gain Subject to Recapture as ordinary Income = Cost basis now to report on 8949/Sch D. Is my assumption correct? yes      

misguided, insane. to Intuit it's the bottom line that counts. it probably has projected that the revenue from those switching from desktop to online will offset the loss of desktop users.  desktop 5 returns for 1 fee online $139 for 1 return based on 2024 pricing. 

unlikely 47% of all users since online users will still be able you use W10 with a supported browser.  7% of desktop users is a possibility but considering the pricing for online vs desktop, Intuit's revenue could increase. for 2024 $80 desktop federal and one state + fee for state efiling and can efile up to 5 returns. online federal and state $139 for one return + ? for state efiling.  so desktop users can efile 2 returns for $80 + any state efiling fees. online two returns cost $278 + any state efiling fees, so over 3 times the revenue for Intuit for those users that do multiple returns online vs desktop. 

Filing of the return is based on IRS records. Rejection of the amended return for said reason means you can file revised correct 1040 rather than 1040-X.   If TurboTax says you e-Filed, US Mail is your fallback option. @helenehallowell 

The first estimated payment is for Jan1 - March31 due Apr 15. If your estimated tax plus withholding is not 25% of your Required Annual Payment , then you can be penalized,  This is the simplified formula, default. Bulking up the second payment to reach 50% can zero your penalty on the 2nd  period.   Otherwise, use Form 2210 Schedule AI to further reduce or eliminate penalties,   @Bob4FrenchFries    Required Annual Payment is the smaller of 90% of the year's tax or 100% ( 110% for certain high income taxpayers) of the prior year's tax.    

The problem with the FAQ is step 8:   > Continue through the screens to make the necessary changes to your state return.   In my case the "necessary changes" include updating Federal Schedule A. This seems to trigger also doing a Federal amended return even though the Schedule A changes don't impact it (because I'm using the standard deduction).  

Thank you. But we have already completed the IP Pin step with the amended submission.    One more question...someone at the can IRS along the way said that our original return was never received so the amended return will also be rejected. How do I prove that the original was already sent through TT and subsequently rejected in order for my mailed in amended return to be processed without further delay?

Accepted doesn’t mean Approved.   What does the IRS say?   When you filed was your return Accepted?   When you efile you get back 2 emails.  The first email only confirms the transmission.  The second email says if the IRS (or state) Accepted or Rejected your efile.  And check your spam folder for them.  When you log into your account you should also see the status and if it was Accepted or Rejected, Started, Printed, Ready to Mail, etc.  What does it say?   How to check the efile status https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/electronic-filing/check-e-file-status/L9XhHDPtD_US_en_US