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Looks like I'm comment number 91 of people who got suckered into this upsell with 0 use or need for it. I may end up paying simply because I don't have several more hours to commit to redoing my taxes (probably their mindset behind doing this). Greedy, shady, and unethical!

It depends. If the facility allows TurboTax to access your records, then you may be able to import them. To be safe here are the instructions for you. How do I enter a W-2G?   Here is some information that may be useful: There are some details shown below for the Session Method for reporting gambling activity. It's important to to keep in mind, based on your question, a loss is not going to be allowed for any gambling winnings. The most that can be accomplished, if you can itemize your deductions, is to use a gambling expense to the extent of winnings. This has been indicated in the earlier posts.    The difference with using the Session Method is noted below.   Definition of a Session: A, continuous, and uninterrupted period of play at a single gaming location (e.g., a single casino trip, or a single day of playing the same slot machine). Reporting: Instead of listing every winning spin or hand, a gambler calculates the total gain or loss for that session, and only that net amount is reported. Documentation Required: It is essential to maintain a, detailed diary or log, including date, time, location, machine number, type of game, and net win/loss. Key Advantage: It helps reduce the overall Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), which can decrease the, tax impact on Social Security benefits and prevent higher tax brackets. What it is not: A "session" generally does not span multiple days or multiple casinos, and each type of game (e.g., slot machines vs. poker) can be considered a separate session. Best practices: Maintain a Daily Log: Document every session. Calculate Net Gains: Only list the final result of each session. Use Tax Software: Enter the net winnings, not individual W-2Gs, in TurboTax. Tax Tips Blog for Gamblers IRS Topic 419: Gambling Income and Losses

No, the cost of TurboTax is generally not deductible on a federal return because the One Big Beautiful Bill Act made the suspension of miscellaneous itemized deductions permanent.    However, if you are self-employed, a farmer, or a landlord, you can still deduct the portion of the software fee that specifically applies to preparing your business-related schedules as a  business expense.   Also, while many states followed the federal rules and eliminated this deduction, several others still allow you to deduct tax preparation fees if you itemize on your state return. Since state laws can change annually, check your specific state's instructions.

To access your current or prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the User ID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/ Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)   If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created.  TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.   Go to this IRS website for free transcripts of a federal tax return - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript   For a fee of $30 you can get a complete federal tax return from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

No concern for you at all. If you were notified your return was accepted then the IRS will process it as usual (and the state).  The IRS checking system looks at the first four letters of the last name and the social security number for identification. If those were incorrect, your return would have rejected. Since that didn't happen, you are relieved of any concern.   @Anomie 

Is your situation the same as that of other users in this thread - you received a Form 1099-NEC for income that was NOT from self-employment?   If so, here is another way you can enter it on your return. In TurboTax Online:   From the left menu, go to Federal and select the first tab, Wages & Income Add more income by scrolling down to the last option, Less Common Income, and Show more Scroll down to the last option, Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C and Start Choose the last option, Other reportable income and Start and Yes Enter the correct description for the income and amount @seaviewt53