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@kelseykessel  How was your 2020 state return prepared--Online TurboTax (browser version) or with installed 2020 desktop software?   What did you mean by "found the location?"   Is that referring to a directory on your computer, or are you referring to finding an online return in an account?   What kind of file is it that you are seeing; i.e., what is the file extension?  And how are you trying to "open" it?

I'd like to clarify also  that I already filed my 1040  and my taxes was taken out from my bank account by IRS on April 2.    I prepared my tax with TurboTax and passed TurboTax audit check.    So I  am sure  the amount that the IRS Online is showing that I still owe  would be the penalty for not paying the estimated taxes. 

This is still an issue for TT.  I'm in Indiana and my 1099-R Box 16 is blank and I can't proceed unless it is greater than box 1.  I don't feel comfortable adding figures to a box when the original form is blank.  This issue was reported in January and it is past April 15th and still not fixed. 

The completed 1040 form showed "X" in the routing and account numbers in the form for the "Refund" section, so I was unsure if it was submitted for payment or refund.   I ended up calling support. Support was able to confirm that Direct Pay information was submitted when the tax return was filed. And got some confirmation that I should wait up to 72 hours to make sure it goes through since there is a processing time.   I think the interface for TurboTax could make this more clear that Direct Pay information was submitted and provide an expected timeline of when funds would accessed.   Payment information came early in the filing process, so I was unsure if going back to fix any information would interrupt that process. Bugs are common in software, especially now in the age of AI. The payment and refund part of the process is the biggest part of the process and seemed more like an after thought in TurboTax.   Seeing 2 different links for payment options shown twice on the page after payment was supposedly made when the taxes were filed rather than some kind confirmation that payment information was submitted made matters worse.    

Incredible how Tubo Tax becomes more expensive and less user friendly year obver year... Keep it up you'll be bankrupt by 2030. I don't plan to do Turbo tax after 2025 ever again. Been using since 1980's very disappointed. You want to strong arm the Gen Z and Millenials. 

You have to go into "view' then "forms" and go to form 6251.  There is a check box beside a note that says something like "attach form 6251 for filing even if it's not required".  Check the box.  It solves the problem and allows you to e-file your state return.

I tried that and it did not work.  There was no provision in the Credits Section to address the property tax credit.  The credit did not appear on line 16a of Form 1.  I overrode line 16a, but that prevented TurboTax from electronically filing the return.  This is TurboTax for the Mac.

TT QBI deduction has a bug in previous disallowed loss freed up in current year when I have a QBI gain. Check your Schedule E Worksheet, Qualified Business Income Deduction Smart Worksheet, Line H3.a, Previously disallowed losses freed up in current year. That negative number offsets your current gross QBI gain, which reduces QBI and further QBI deduction. TT over exaggerated my number (much more negative than my calculation), and completely wiped out my adjusted QBI, in the result dramatically reduced my QBI deduction. That number comes from the same Schedule E Worksheet, but QBI (Section 199A) Losses by Year Smart Worksheet below, subsection Previously disallowed passive losses by year. It should be the sum of all rows of Freed up loss from year 2018-2024. Therefore verify each row amount. In my case TT double counted some rows.

The manager because that's his business to handle all the details of being your property manager.   Q. If you did not have a middleman manager, would you then be required to issue a 1099-MISC? A. No.  It became a little fuzzy under the  2018 tax law.  But, landlords are, generally, still not require to issue 1099 forms to service providers. References: http://www.forbes.com/sites/irswatch/2013/03/06/should-landlords-be-filing-1099s-for-service-provide... But, a landlord 1099 may be required to qualify for the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction. Reference: https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/do-landlords-need-to-file-form-1099-misc.html   Most rental properties do NOT qualify for the QBI deduction. Reference: https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/investments-and-rental-properties/discussion/do-i-need-to-issue-a-1099-misc-to-a-contractor-for-my-rental-property/00/595692/page/2