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I sent a letter to what is suppose to be the presidents of Intuit office, doubt I will ever hear anything or just get some kind of form letter.   I really should replace my computer as it is over 6 years old and runs 24 X 7.   Usually I replace every 5 years.  

Totally agree. I believe millions of current user will be leaving TurboTax for this reason. I cannot believe a company such as Intuit, is not capable of writing code that protect the security of its users. Hire some real programmers, or use AI or grow a spine. I agree with the original poster that TurboTax has become less user friendly and not as progressive as it should be (it's 2025!!). I also have been a user since the late 20th century, but now I will be looking for other companies to do business with. 

Inutuit should offer TT '25 desktop for Win10 with ESU. Intuit is wrong when they state in their email sent today, "Microsoft will no longer provide ... security fixes for Windows 10 operating system. Because security is a top priority for us, TurboTax Desktop software for tax year 2025 onwards will not be compatible with Windows 10 operating system." In fact MS's Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Win10 "provides access to critical and important security updates as defined by the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) for devices running Windows 10, version 22H2." (support dot microsoft dot com/en-us/windows/windows-10-consumer-extended-security-updates-esu-program-33e17de9-36b3-43bb-874d-6c53d2e4bf42) "You can enroll in ESU by one of the following three ways: At no additional cost if you are syncing your PC Settings Redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points One-time purchase of $30 USD or local currency equivalent plus applicable tax All enrollment options provide extended security updates through October 13, 2026." I ran TT desktop on Win10 for '24 and should be allowed to again for '25.

If I understand correctly you each had equal ownership of the home which was sold at a certain price. In that case you each was entitled to half of the selling price. How the proceeds were exchanged pursuant to your agreement is not relevant to the tax issue. Those considerations are generally taken into account as part of the Agreement but that is a legal issue and the IRS doesn’t concern itself with that. 

Just got the email from Intuit today that TT Desktop for tax year 2025 onward will now require Windows 11.  I am more than capable of running Win 11 but moved to Linux Mint this summer to get away from Microsoft and their crap.  I'm certainly not going to install it on a VM or spare PC just to run one piece of software once a year.  I've been using TurboTax for over 20 years, but I guess this past year is going to be the last.

If you want to know if you are a resident or non-resident for 2025, that will depend on your immigration and green card status, and how long you were in the US.  You might also be considered a dual-status alien for 2025, if you were a resident for part of the year.  There are special tax rules for the year you leave the US, and I don't know those rules but other people do.   I thought you were asking about your 401k tax situation.  Just having a 401k is not taxed.  Withdrawals are taxed, in the year you make them, no matter where you live when you make the withdrawal.  Whether you report the income and pay the tax on a 1040 resident return or a 1040NR non-resident return will depend on your status as discussed in the first paragraph.  But if you were working in the US when the contributions were made (by you or your employer) then your 401k withdrawals will always be taxed by the US.    

If you want to switch to the Online version next year here is some info……   If you used the Desktop program for 2024 here’s How to transfer into the Online version, expand the blue link if you used the CD/download last year https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/how-do-i-transfer-last-year-s-return-into-turbotax-online/00/25953   If you used the Desktop program before you may notice several differences and not like the online version.  It has less features and no Forms Mode.  You can only do 1 return.  Federal and state are separate fees.   Your return is only saved online so be sure to save both the .tax2025 data file and the pdf file to your computer when you are done.  In case you need to amend in the future or if you need a copy to get a loan or something.  You might not be able to access your online return when you need a copy.

Well yeah, that's what I read and I'm pissed about it because I do not want Win 11 and do not want to buy a new computer so I can run TT.  I'm now seriously considering just using a tax prep service and dumping TT whom I have used for 20+ years.

I just got the email about Turbotax dropping Window 10 support. Their premise that it is for security is false. Windows 10 will continue to be support with security updates by Microsoft for $30 per year.   From the Web: After October 2025, Windows 10 users can pay $30 per year for Extended Security Updates (ESU) to continue receiving security updates. Alternatively, consumers can utilize Microsoft's Rewards program or Windows Backup tool to receive the updates for free. Without these updates, users will be vulnerable to security exploits.    Regards, John