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IRS Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education states that nontaxable distributions should not be entered. The 529 is not taxable when used on eligible expenses along with qualified room and board. If you do have a taxable distribution, enter whatever offsets part of the Q. You probably just want to enter the 1098-T for the education credit if you qualify and have $4k of wiggle room. Ceck to see if you qualify for any college credits. Currently: For the full credit, your MAGI (modified adjusted gross income) is less than $80,000 ($160,000 if you're filing jointly) For a reduced credit, your MAGI is between $80,000 and $90,000 ($160,000 and $180,000 if you're filing jointly) There is no credit given if your MAGI is above $90,000 ($180,000 if you’re filing jointly) If you : qualify to claim education credit, your goal is $4,000 spent on tuition for maximum credit. The IRS allows juggling numbers. We can dig into your situation to figure out the best method for you and your student.  Qualified Education Expenses - Internal Revenue Service: Enter the 1098-T with $4,000 tuition and zero scholarship to get the program to easily give the correct credit. The 1098-T is informational and need not be entered as received. You don't need to enter anything  for expenses.   On student return: Enter the 1098-T with the remainder of the tuition (after the $4,000 you took out) and any scholarship amount.  Enter additional expenses, books, other required expenses. There may or may not be a small tax liability. don't qualify: No credit  on your return. No need to enter the 1098-T. If you need extra time, filing an extension by April 15, 2026, moves your submission deadline to October 15. But remember any taxes owed are still due in full by the original April 15 date.  Pay through either Direct Pay or your individual online account. See if you need to file a state extension. @k1o5 

What year did you mean, and what kind of PIN--?   If it's the 5-digit signing PIN (aka "self-select PIN" or "prior-year PIN),  you can enter a new one with any 5 digits of your choice (except cannot be all zeros.)   Or is it a 6-digit IP PIN (Identity Protection PIN)?   If the latter, and if you are required to use one, we can give you more info on retrieving and using that.   So please clarify your situation.

In TurboTax Desktop: select federal taxes Select Wages & Income Select I'll choose what I work on Select IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R) under Retirement Plans and Social Security On the Your 1099-R summary screen, select the blue button with that says Add another 109-R.    

I just found a way to work around this error message. Go to Tools on the lower-left side of the screen > click Tools > select Forms > then choose Tuition/School Form. Once you complete this step, you should be able to submit your taxes.

Beware of these types of text messages as they could be a scam. The safe way to verify the status of your return, is log in directly to your TurboTax account. Follow these steps: How do I check my e-file status? Accepted means your tax return was received by the IRS and you did not do anything wrong.    Never click on links from questionable text messages or emails.  Taxpayer Beware: Email Phishing Scams Keeping Yourself Safe from Tax Scams Today  

Paying your fees did not file your tax return.   Did you go all the way though the FILE section to the big orange button that said "Transmit my returns now?"    If you did not do that, your return has not yet been filed.