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You can combine all expenses on one Schedule C if the 1099-NECs are for the same type of work. However, if they are for different lines of work (e.g., rideshare driving and lawn care), you must file a separate Schedule C for each and split the expenses between them.  It is best to enter each 1099-NEC separately in TurboTax. This makes it easier for the IRS to match your return with the records they receive from payers. To avoid generating multiple Schedule Cs for the same business, ensure you link all three 1099-NECs to the same business profile.   Once the 1099-NECs are linked to a single business, you enter your total business expenses in the "Business Expenses" section of that specific Schedule C. You do not need to break them up or manually attribute them to individual 1099s. 

If they are under 19 or under 24 and a full time student you can still claim them.      You don't include their income on your return. It would only go on their return if they are required to file one. To file a separate return for your dependent you need to set up a new account. Online is only good for one return per account. They can probably use the Free Edition. Be sure on their return they check the box that says they can be claimed on someone else’s return. If their only income is W2 and under 15,750 they do not have to file a return except to get back any withholding taken out.  If they got a 1099NEC or paid cash they have to file it as self employment no matter how small. Filing requirements for a dependent https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/children-dependents/help/do-i-need-to-file-my-own-taxes-if-i-m-a-d...  

To enter your quarterly tax payments that you have already made for 2025 in TurboTax, do the following:   Go to Deductions & Credits On the "Your tax breaks" screen, scroll down to find and click on the down arrow to the right of Estimates and Other Taxes Paid Click on Start to the right of Estimated Tax Payments and make your federal and/or state entries Enter the exact amounts you paid for each quarter, as applicable Click Continue Once you enter these payments, TurboTax will subtract them from the balance calculated on your Schedule H   Before filing, preview your Form 1040. In TurboTax Online, you can preview your Form 1040 by clicking on Tax Tools on left panel, then Tools, then View Tax Summary. Preview my 1040 will appear on the left panel.   Line 23 should show your "Other taxes", which include the nanny tax from Schedule 2 Line 26 should show the total of the quarterly estimated payments you made

Yes. Travel expenses related to obtaining or maintaining hearing aids are considered a qualified medical expense by the IRS. Because hearing aids are classified as medical devices intended to treat a physiological impairment, any transportation that is "primarily for and essential to" receiving this care is deductible. This includes trips to an audiologist for initial screenings, professional fittings, and subsequent follow-up appointments for adjustments or repairs.   You can either track your actual out-of-pocket expenses, such as gas, oil, and parking, or use the standard medical mileage rate, which is 21 cents per mile for the 2025 tax year. In addition to mileage, you are permitted to deduct costs for public transportation, taxis, or rideshare services, as well as tolls and parking fees incurred during your visit.   You must itemize your deductions to claim medical expenses. Also, medical expenses are only deductible for the amount in excess of 7.5% of your AGI. ‌For example, if your AGI is $50,000, only your medical expenses over $3,750 can be claimed as an itemized deduction.‌ 

To get to CA Form 3840 and include it with your 2025 return, go to the California state return interview. When you get to the screen, "Here's the income that California handles differently", scroll down to the section labeled Investments and select "Like-Kind Exchanges for Property Located Outside California", then Yes to complete the form.   For Question B, select the radio button for Annual FTB 3840 if this is not the year of the exchange.   All taxpayers, regardless of residence status or commercial domicile, who exchange real property located in California for like-kind property located outside of California, must file form FTB 3840 with their California tax return. TurboTax will prepare the form and include it with the California return.   Form FTB 3840 must be filed for the taxable year of the exchange and for each subsequent taxable year, generally until the California source deferred gain or loss is recognized on a California tax return.    See here for 2024 California information and instructions for the completion of Form 3840. See here for the actual Form 3840.   @earth777  @ghettodawg 

Yes, a military 1099-R for a retiree (since 2006) is considered a pension or annuity for tax purposes. DFAS uses Form 1099-R to report taxable military retirement pay, which is treated as pension income on tax returns

@jcgilliam wrote: I have an account with turbotax from last year. I bought 2025 from Office Depot, I trying to load it in my computer ( apple) I can't get to the page the ask you for your license code, so I can't load the new 2025 turbotax   Are you sure it is 2025 software?  I didn't know Office Depot was selling 2025 TurboTax product this year.  And is it for desktop or Online TurboTax?    This year some retailers are selling both desktop and Online versions, so you have to be careful which one you buy.   If you bought a 2025 desktop version of TurboTax, here are the steps to install it on your computer.   If you followed the steps in this FAQ, where did you hit a roadblock?   If you need to respond, also say if you are installing it on a Mac or Windows PC.   The Mac version requires Mac OS Sonoma 14 or higher, and Windows must be Windows 11.   FAQ:  How do I get started with desktop TurboTax? https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/license-information/install-turbotax-cd-download-software-license-code/L1wFOSXur_US_en_US

@shellyhardman    Ohhh...hope you aren't using your own "Online" tax file to prepare his.....that could be why.   His  W-2 and file would require an entirely separate Online account...different email and new UserID/Pwd.   Putting his W-2 data on your file isn't how you enter his income.