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You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed, nor can you stop it.  It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox on the corner.  The IRS does not allow you to take it back.   If you left out a W-2, a 1099G, or a dependent, or a 1099 etc…DO NOT change your return while it is “pending.”  The changes will go nowhere.   Now you have to wait until the IRS either rejects or accepts your return.  If your return is rejected, you will be able to go into your account and make the necessary changes to your tax return and re-submit your return.     If the IRS accepts your return, however, then you have to wait longer until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund.  THEN you can prepare an amended tax return and e-file or mail  it in. You have to be able to work from that return exactly the way it was when it was e-filed originally.  You will need to use a form called a 1040X.     Meanwhile, DO NOT go in and start changing anything on your return in the system, or you will make a mess for yourself.  Sit tight and wait until you see what the IRS does with the return you just e-filed   The Form 1040X you need becomes available in late February,  But wait until your return has been processed.  

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.     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    

South Carolina has not conformed with federal tax changes after December 31, 2024 which includes provision under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The OBBBA allowed for an increased standard deduction on the federal return, so if you claim the standard deduction for Married Filing Jointly on your federal tax return, you are required to add that back to your South Carolina state return (the amount of $1,500).  See SC Information Letter #26-4 (Revised).

It is not easy to compare MFJ to MFS using online TT but you can do it.  Since you only get one return for each account and user ID, you have to use 3 accounts and user ID’s—one for MFJ and two for each of the MFS returns.  Compare, choose, and file—and pay—accordingly.   It is much easier to do this comparison using the desktop version of TT installed from a CD or downloaded to your own computer.  You pay once for the software and you can prepare multiple returns easily, and it has a “what if” feature that allows comparisons.       WHAT IF…? If you are using Desktop software: With your return open, click Forms in the upper-right-hand corner Click Open Form In the Search area, type the word what. You should see the What If Worksheet listed, click to open it.   If you were legally married at the end of 2025 your filing choices are married filing jointly or married filing separately when you prepare your 2025 return.   Married Filing Jointly is usually better, even if one spouse had little or no income. When you file a joint return, you and your spouse will get the married filing jointly standard deduction of $31,500 (+ $1600 for each spouse 65 or older)  for 2025. You are eligible for more credits including education credits, earned income credit, child and dependent care credit, and a larger income limit to receive the child tax credit.    If you choose to file married filing separately, both spouses have to file the same way—either you both itemize or you both use standard deduction. Your tax rate will be higher than on a joint return.    Some of the disadvantages of filing separately include:    You cannot get earned income credit,  You cannot get education credits or deductions for student loan interest.  You cannot get the childcare credit You have a lower amount of income on which to base the refundable additional child tax credit 85% of your Social Security benefits will be taxable even with no other income  The amount you can contribute to a retirement account will be limited. Capital loss deduction is less than if you file jointly You cannot get the $6000 senior deduction You cannot get the deductions for overtime or tips    If you live in a community property state, you will be required to provide additional information regarding your spouse’s income. ( Community property states:  AZ, CA, ID, LA, NV, NM, TX, WA, WI) and your returns become very complicated.    If  you are using online TurboTax to prepare your returns, you will need to prepare two separate returns and pay twice since with online, you get one return per fee.     https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/marriage/should-you-and-your-spouse-file-taxes-jointly-or-separately/L7gyjnqyM?srsltid=AfmBOopGqCNexowW0pYgvsf7ycIkrx4VjO_63UXv6vSnfu3UEGQiKQTh   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/income/getting-married-mean-taxes/L2RgmagpE_US_en_US?uid=m69on7t0     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/taxation/married-filing-separately-community-property/L11CeLUMs_US_en_US?uid=m69ousyh    

I already called them. They said they can only connect me with a tax professional which is not what I need. Apparently there is no way to report bugs. The rep told me the best I can do is come on here and hope someone from TurboTax sees my post and elevates the issue. It's ridiculous. I don't know of any other reputable software company that doesn't have a way to report issues with their product. Makes me reconsider if using their product is even a good plan. If nobody can get any support for technical issues, it makes me wonder what other bugs they are ignoring after taking our money. We are putting our trust in this company to get our taxes right when we provide full and accurate information.

I'd watch some Olympics and key them it - how many do you have and can't you group them?   Deductible Duck has done this and there are limitations of the TXF format so even if you solve this, you will end up having to review each entry and adding data anyway, see   https://deductibleduck.com/docs/how-to-guides/import-turbotax-win-mac-desktop/?utm_source=bento&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=broadcast&bento_uuid=1375d944-f538-4b49-988a-83b8c2ea9f01   I know you said Desktop but just for awareness, it breaks e-file for TT Online   https://deductibleduck.com/docs/how-to-guides/import-turbotax-online/?utm_source=bento&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=broadcast&bento_uuid=1375d944-f538-4b49-988a-83b8c2ea9f01

Hello, Thank you for trying to help.   I am following the instructions but I am not getting an itemized list of what Turbo Tax thinks I can claim as credit in the itemized deduction part. It just tells me how much in total. But that is not useful to double-check the number.

I am not sure I understand the gist of your comments particularly when you say "I don't have a lot of faith in your ability to secure that data. You and Windows are in same boat - sinking!"  What exactly is that supposed to mean? FYI, I am signed up for Windows 10 security updates for another year. They haven't made it easy to know those updates have arrived and even with "update automatically" turned on, they do not download automatically.  I have to go to settings and check for updates and manually download before they will install. That's neither here nor there related to TT since they have decided to abandon their long time clients and "require" us to buy a new computer if we want to use the TT desktop version. I chose not to do that, and after 24 years have moved on and did not use TT to prepare and file my taxes this year. Because both my federal and state returns are less complicated than in prior years I looked at TT's on-line version, H&R Block, TaxSlayer and FreeTaxUSA. It turned out that FreeTaxUSA was more user friendly and their tax experts answered questions on where to input data quickly and accurately. I could also see what my federal return would look like before paying any money. This was the old "Forms View" in TT which is not there with the on'-line version. And, the federal E Filing  was free and the state E Filing cost was $19.99. I believe I won all the way around this year and unless TT chooses to be more client friendly in the future I won't consider returning as a TT client.