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It depends. If you are also referring to Box 14, then you would select 'Other/Not Classified' from the dropdown list.  This is the correct selection for Section 125 amounts on your W-2.   @marcaurellius 

You will most likely need to download the tax forms for 2021 directly from the IRS website and fill them in by hand.  Be aware that if the 2021 return shows that you would be getting a refund, it is too late to claim that refund.  You still need to file the return though if you were required to file that year based on your income.  Use the following link to get started:   Prior year forms and instructions   TurboTax does have prior year desktop versions available for purchase and downloading to file your 2022, 2023, and 2024 returns.  The deadline for claiming a refund for 2022 is April 15, 2026.  So, you might want to focus on filing that one first.  Here is a link for more information about filing prior year returns:   How do I file a prior year tax return?  

The 5 digit self-selected PIN for e-filing can be any 5 digits you choose.  If the IRS has rejected your tax return for the 2024 AGI then enter a 0 (zero) for the 2024 AGI and e-file the 2025 tax return again.  If this is also rejected you will have to print and mail your tax return.   See this for how to print and mail a tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/printing/help/how-do-i-print-and-mail-my-return-in-turbotax-online/01/26258?search-action-id=619448286242&search-result-uid=26258

To amend your return, you must first wait until the IRS has fully processed your original return and you have received your refund or paid any tax due. If you try to make changes while your return is still pending or being processed, it can cause significant delays and confusion with your account. Once the original return is finalized, you will use Form 1040-X to report only the specific changes you need to make, such as adding a missed W-2 or changing your filing status.    To start your amendment in TurboTax Online: 1. On the Tax Home screen, scroll down to Your tax returns & documents and select the year you want to amend.  2. Select the Amend (change) return dropdown, then Amend using TurboTax Online. If you're told to amend your return via TurboTax Desktop, follow the steps for TurboTax Desktop instead.  3. Continue through the screens, make the changes you need to make, and carefully answer the remaining questions to finish amending your return.  4. Review your changes and follow the final steps to e-file or print and mail your amended return as directed by the program.

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

During the interview for Alabama, you'll be asked if you worked in Alabama.  Even though the answer is "No", answer "Yes." This way you'll be able to prepare a non-resident return. You will just need to make sure you have allocated $0 in wages to Alabama, so you will get a full refund of the withholding.