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  The “senior deduction” is added automatically by the software based on the date of birth and filing status you entered into MY INFO.  You do not need to take any extra steps to enter it. (And…the new senior deduction has nothing to do with whether you are getting Social Security)   The deduction is not on the same line as your standard deduction.  It is shown separately on line 13b.     2025 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS SINGLE $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind + $2000) MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind +1600) MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $31,500  (65 or older/legally blind + $1600) HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $23,625 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)     For 2025 through 2028 there is an extra  deduction amount of up to $6000 per individual 65 or older filing Single, MFJ, or HOH which is phased out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers.   (The deduction phases out completely at $175.000 Single or HOH, or $250,000 joint)   The $6,000 senior deduction will be calculated on 1040 Schedule 1-A page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors which goes to 1040 line 13b. It is separate and in addition to the Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e.  Turbo Tax automatically includes it. IRS Schedule 1-A https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1040s1a--dft.pdf   Need to see it? https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/preview-turbotax-online-return-filing/L77WCkvnu_US_en_US?uid=m681fkhr   If you are not getting the senior deduction it is because Your date of birth in MY INFO shows that you were not 65 by the end of 2025 Your income is too high You are filing married filing separately

https://turbotax.intuit.com/irs-tax-extensions/   An extension does not give you extra time to pay your estimated tax due—-which must be paid by April 15, 2026.  An extension gives you extra time to prepare your tax return.  You have until October 15 to e-file it.

Commuting miles are the daily, personal, non-deductible driving distance between an employee’s home and their regular workplace, so if you're a W-2 employee, miles driven for your job are the same as commuting miles.   These miles differ from deductible business miles, which include travel between work locations, to temporary sites, or client visits for self-employed individuals.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/irs-tax-extensions/   An extension does not give you extra time to pay your estimated tax due—-which must be paid by April 15, 2026.  An extension gives you extra time to prepare your tax return.  You have until October 15 to e-file it.  

In TurboTax, you handle these dates in the "My Info" (or Personal Info) section. This is the most critical part of your return because it tells the software which state tax forms to generate.   1. Set Your Residency Status Go to My Info on the left menu. Click Edit next to your name. Find the section titled "State of residence." Select the state you lived in on December 31, 2025. Below that, there is a question asking: "I lived in another state in 2025." Check Yes. Select your previous state from the dropdown menu. 2. Enter the Date of the Move Once you select "Yes," a box will appear asking for the "Date you moved to [your current state]." Enter the exact date you officially changed residency (usually the day you physically moved your belongings or started your new lease/job). 3. Allocation (The "Money" Part) After you finish your Federal return and move to the State tab: TurboTax will prompt you to complete Part-Year Resident returns for both states. It will ask you to "Allocate" your income. You will need to tell State A how much you earned while living there, and State B how much you earned after the move. W-2s: If you changed jobs, this is easy—just assign the specific W-2 to the correct state. One Job, Two States: If you worked for the same employer in both places, you’ll need to look at your paystubs to split the total income based on your move date.

Don't be.  It takes the IRS a few days to debit accounts.   The first page of your tax return PDF is the Filing instructions - that page will show the account and amount you have scheduled.   It normally takes the IRS a few days to take the  payment, but it is effective the date you scheduled it.     From the IRS FAQ page >  To verify your payment was processed successfully, check your online tax account two business days after the date you scheduled the payment to be withdrawn from your bank account.  Your online tax account will indicate whether a payment attempt was rejected.  If the payment is still listed as "Pending," check back after three more business days to see if the payment was returned or reversed. If it was, you can try submitting it again to avoid interest and penalties.   In the event your financial institution releases the funds prior to the date specified in your electronic payment request to the IRS, contact your financial institution for additional information.   You can also check with your bank after two business days to make sure the payment went through. If your bank confirms your payment was processed, but it does not appear in your IRS online account, contact us by phone.

If you are unable to move forward in your TurboTax program due to multiple review requests you can try these steps to correct this:  Go out of your program, close your browser and go back in. Clear your cache and cookies. Click here for How to clear your cache. Click here for How do I delete cookies? Try a different Web browser, such as Chrome or Firefox. Make sure you have allowed local network access by clicking the lock/info icon next to the URL. If you are using a VPN, disable it. Make sure your internet connection is strong and stable Try using incognito mode  Temporarily disable antivirus or firewall software that might be blocking data  If you have reviewed everything and it is correct try e-filing despite the review messages. Often you can e-file successfully even if a review error is showing. Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.

You won't be able to file an amendment until your tax return is fully processed and you receive your refund or your balance due is deducted from your account.    Refer to the TurboTax articles: Amending Your Income Tax Return and How to Correct Federal Tax Returns for instructions.

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