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It depends. If you no longer operate your business then the only thing to do is to remove the Schedule C.  If you were an actively seeking business income then you can enter your expenses you had to achieve this, under the Schedule C.   If you are using TurboTax Desktop or TurboTax Online you can use the steps below: Search function in the upper right and type Schedule C. Click on the Jump to.. link This will bring you to the screen 'Here's the business info we have so far'. Select Edit beside your business and then scroll to Business Expenses, Assets, etc. to begin your entry. How do I report self employment income? Where do I enter my self employment business expenses Note: You can decide if it is hobby or business income.  This IRS link will help you: Business or Hobby?   Key elements: A hobby requires you to report the income you received and under the current tax law, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), no expenses are allowed to be used to reduce the money collected even if you itemize deductions. A business allows you to deduct the costs necessary to obtain the income.  The law explains that 'you must be engaged in the activity to produce a profit'.  The test under IRS tax law is that you must show a profit three out of every five consecutive years to be considered a business.

To enter, edit or delete estimated taxes paid (Federal, State, Local) - Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business) Click on Deductions and Credits Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown) Scroll down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid On Estimated Tax Payments, click on the start or update button   On Federal estimated taxes for 2025 (Form 1040-ES), click the start button   Federal estimated taxes paid are entered on Form 1040 Line 26  

En Massachusetts, es posible pagar impuestos estatales mediante un acuerdo de pago con el estado. Para ello, puedes usar el portal en línea MassTaxConnect que permite realizar pagos electrónicos de impuestos. También es importante saber que el acuerdo es para facilitar el pago del impuesto adeudado y no extiende el plazo para presentar la declaración o evitar multas si no se cumple con los pagos acordados. Si estás en TurboTax, puedes utilizarlo para preparar tu declaración y luego realizar el pago a través del sistema mencionado o mediante el enlace dedicado que te facilita el proceso.

Yes, psychiatric care can qualify as an Impairment-Related Work Expense (IRWE) if it is "ordinary and necessary" for you to perform your job. While most employee expense deductions were suspended by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act through 2025, disabled employees remain a specific exception.   To enter in TurboTax Online: Go to Federal > Deductions & Credits. Under Employment Expenses, Start or revisit Job Expenses for W2 Income. Enter the "Tell us about the occupation you have expenses for" Indicate on the "Does your work involve any of these professions or situations?" that I’m disabled and have impairment-related expenses      

@xiongb1 It is called Payment Processor Fee when using a debit/credit card.  The fee goes to the payment processor not TurboTax. Even paying by debit/credit card on the IRS website, there are Payment Processor Fees - https://www.irs.gov/payments/pay-your-taxes-by-debit-or-credit-card

A self-employed taxpayer classified as an independent contractor for federal tax purposes is generally not classified as an employee by the state of California just because they received 1099-NEC compensation. California uses specific tests to determine worker classification independently from federal status, often focusing on control and relationship factors. Therefore, being an independent contractor federally does not automatically mean the person is an employee for California tax purposes. California's approach can vary, so classification depends on particular facts and circumstances of the worker's relationship with the payer.

@dhmitchell23 , since your situation is that you owe taxes, you could   (a)  file the return including all the world income for 2025, pay any taxes due and not ask for  foreign tax credit. And then when you have met the 12 month test period i.e.  Nov of 2026 file an amended return claiming exclusion of the German wages for the  Nov/Dec. (b) Prepare  a dummy return so you can compute taxes owed, Pay this estimated payment.  Ask for an extension.  Then  file your return in Nov. when you have met the  Physical Presence Test. This may attract a failure to file penalty but ( beyond 10/15 ) but you can request abatement of penalty based on Physical Presence Test compliance requirement and because you have paid the  taxes already in time. Personally and if you can stand the cost, it may be best to choose option (a) .

TurboTax is BS! EVEN if you pay your Federal with a credit card to avoid the $40 Federal refund, you're STILL going to lose the SAME amount to TurboTax FROM your credit card company, whether it's American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, etc. They're STILL going to collect their $40 from you. It's just a slight of hand trick! To be frank, they SHOULDN'T be charging ANYTHING at all if they are honest - especially if they state that you can file your Fed taxes for FREE! SMH...

I'm sorry. The amount is $200. When I back-track to the 'Deductions & Credits' section of the 'Personal' tab I see the same amount listed under "Other Deductible Expenses", but when I revisit the questions there, all my answers are the equivalent of "no" or "n/a". Where is this amount coming from?

If you have filed the 2025 tax return and need to make a change to the return, you will have to amend the tax return that was filed.   You will have to wait for the IRS to either Accept or Reject your filed federal tax return. If the return is rejected you can make the necessary changes and e-file again. If the return is accepted you will have to amend your original tax return. An amended return, Form 1040-X, can only be printed and mailed to the IRS if the original tax return was not e-filed. The IRS will take up to 12 weeks or longer to process an amended tax return. Before starting to amend the tax return, wait for the tax refund to be received or the taxes due to be paid and processed by the IRS. See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a current year tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-federal-tax-return-current-year/L7eS6o1qh_US_en_US?uid=lfunevhk

It depends. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), most business entertainment expenses are 0% deductible. While you cannot deduct entertainment activities (tickets, events), you can generally deduct 50% of business meals if they are separate from entertainment, not lavish, and a business associate is present. It's best to have good notes and a calendar should you need to verify.   Non-Deductible (0%): Tickets to shows/sporting events, golf outings, fishing trips, and private club memberships. 50% Deductible Meals: Business meals with clients, customers, or employees (if not lavish and you are present). 100% Deductible Events: Events for employees, such as holiday parties, summer picnics, or company-provided snacks, are usually fully deductible. Documentation: Meals must be documented with the business purpose, date, and attendee information. Enter any allowable expenses under 'Other or Miscellaneous' and label those expenses.