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This could have been an internet connection issue or overloaded server yesterday morning on Tax Day.   If TurboTax is stuck at a step, or you get a blank screen, try these steps:   Clear cache and cookies  Log out of TurboTax, restart your device, and log and back in Use a different browser (e.g., switch from Chrome to Edge). Try a different time of day when there may be lower "traffic" As we approach the filing deadline, there is higher server traffic, which can significantly impact the tax filing process by causing system slowdowns, application errors, and potential delays in submission for both individuals and tax professionals.  

On the Massachusetts Form 1-NR/PY, Line a is Total Federal income (from Form 1040, line 9). Line 14f is total income (on Form 1-NR/PY). It would be expected that total federal income and total income on Form 1-NR/PY would be similar, specifically that the income on Form 1-NR/PY would be less than total income on Form 1040.   To fix this error you should go back through the Massachusetts tax return in TurboTax Online and make sure that your federal income is properly allocated to the MA return. You can do that by going to State from the left menu and selecting Edit/Continue next to Massachusetts.   Also, check the My Info section from the left menu in TurboTax Online and make sure that your MA residency status is listed correctly as either part-year or nonresident.

Si fue aprobado en marzo, necesitas esperar 8 a  12 semanas de cuando fue aceptada, puede ser que se tarde entre mayo a julio en recibir tu reembolso.  Puedes revisar el estado de tu reembolso en la página del IRS.     ¿Dónde está mi declaración enmendada?   @maryp381 

Here is how to find and use the bank link feature for your 2025 return.   The link option typically appears after you have finished entering your business income. Go to Wages & Income and select Self-Employment Income and Expenses. Click Edit/Review next to your business. Continue through the screens until you reach the "Your [Business Name] info" summary page. Scroll down to the Expenses section. Look for a blue button or link that says "Connect My Accounts" or "Import Expense Transactions." If you already started entering expenses manually or if the business was imported from last year, the "Connect" button might not be there. To get around this you can: Create a "dummy" business. Select Add another line of work. Give it a temporary name and enter $1 of income. When you move to the Expenses section for this new work, the "Connect Accounts" button should reappear. Once you import your transactions and categorize them, you can move them to your "real" business and delete the dummy one.

Before Filing, in the File section, choose 'Print/View/Save' and you'll get a selection window to save everything (all forms and worksheets) . After filing, from the Home page, scroll down to 'Tax Returns and Docs' click on 'Download/Print Return' to get a PDF of what was actually included in the return only, which is probably what you're seeing.    @fkochak 

Call IRS e-file Payment Services 24/7 at 1-888-353-4537 to inquire about your payment.   If you want to check the debit date you specified, look on the filing instructions for your return.  It will tell you the debit date the IRS or State will deduct the payment.  If you did not print them out you can view them using the following steps:    If you filed using TurboTax Online, the Electronic Filing Instructions page will give that info.   Here's how to view the PDF copy: Sign in to TurboTax and open your return. On the Tax Home screen, scroll to Your tax returns & documents and select Add a State (don't worry, you're not actually adding a state, this just gets you into the right area) to access your tax forms and worksheets. In the menu, select Tax Tools, then Print Center. On the TurboTax Print Center screen, select Print, save or preview this year’s return. On the next TurboTax Print Center screen, select 2025 Federal return and Include government and TurboTax worksheets, then select View or print forms. The information will be on the first page, Electronic Filing Instructions, for your 2025 Federal Tax Return, next to Balance Due/Refund. TurboTax CD/Download  Go into Forms Mode by clicking on the Forms icon in the top right of the blue bar.   In the Forms in My Return list on the left, click Filing Inst.  [It's usually toward the bottom of the list.]  The form will appear on the right side of the screen. You can view the form on the screen or you can print a copy by clicking the Print box at the bottom of the screen. To return to the interview, click on the Step-By-Step icon in the top right of the blue bar.

See this for how to request a refund of a TurboTax product that was purchased - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-refunds/request-refund-turbotax-product/L834M6uyW_US_en_US

This is not available at this time however there are several places to arrive at your estimated value for the donations of personal items.   The value of clothing, books, etc. can be found using various methods. For examples see the links below for a guide to assist. Salvation Army Donation Value Guide Valuation Guide for Goodwill Donors Any reasonable method will be appropriate, just keep the details with your tax records should you need it later. How do I use the Fair Market Value (FMV) tool to enter donations in both TurboTax Desktop and TurboTax Online? @wildernesswolf 

As you prepare your taxes in TurboTax Live / Expert Assist, you can quickly connect with one of our credentialed tax experts:   Select the floating Live help button. Select Connect with live help at the top of the chat window. Enter your question or topic area and select Continue. Select your preferred method for connecting with a tax expert. If you connect live with a tax expert in TurboTax Online, the expert will be able to see your screen and review your entries with you.   The process is a little different if you're using the TurboTax mobile app. We have instructions for how to connect with a tax expert on the app.   Here at this Community website, TurboTax Experts, along with experienced users who are tax professionals, and other users answer questions in an open forum. We don't have access to look at your return.  

In my 32 story building on 2 acres of land I guess I could own a few square feet. But I believe the developer or COA actually owns the land. I just get a property tax bill with no land listed.   In my case I don't even own the outside of my unit, just the inside best I can tell. The COA seems to own the outside and is responsible for the siding, etc. Buy I'm responsible for the windows...go figger.

The loss of Its Deductible is terrible.  It delayed my tax filing.  I was never notified it was going away.  I have completely lost faith in the TurboTax product.  They could have at least let us finish using it for 2025.