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Why doesn't TT simply correct their programming/software problem and we could all avoid filing a form that doesn't apply to full time MA residents? Also, how will I explain this when the MA DOR rejects my return?

Correct, based on the IRS guidance, you can claim the out-of-pocket medical expense that you paid for your mother.   For reference, here is a link to the IRS Publication 502 Medical Expenses claimed for a dependent, exception.   My condolences for your losses.   @BoostedRS 

Since your filing was rejected, as far as the IRS is concerned, it does not exist. You do not need a "Corrected" form because there is no "Incorrect" form on their record to fix.   When TurboTax says your filing date will be the original date, they are referring to "Timely Filing" protections. If you filed by the January 31 deadline and it was rejected, the IRS generally gives you a "perfection period" (usually 10 days) to fix the error and resubmit. As long as you resubmit successfully within that window, they treat it as if you hit the original deadline.   Since the "Edit" and "Correct" buttons are greyed out, you have to bypass the "dead" form and create a fresh one. Here is the step-by-step to get this done:   Do NOT use the "Correct" button: As you correctly suspected, that is only for forms the IRS already has in their database. Create a New Business Profile (if needed): If the EIN error is in your Business Info (your info as the payer), you may need to go to the "Business" or "Payer" list in QEF and "Add a New Business" with the correct EIN. QEF often locks the Business Profile once a filing is attempted. Once you have the business profile with the correct EIN, start a New 1099-NEC. Enter the recipient’s information exactly as before. E-file the NEW form: This will be treated as an Original filing. Ignore the Rejected Form: The rejected filing will simply sit in your history as "Rejected." It will not be sent to the IRS, and you will not be double-charged (though you will have to pay for the new successful filing if you haven't already used a bundle credit).  Don't white anything out. The IRS uses high-speed scanners that don't play well with white-out, and more importantly, it wouldn't solve the electronic record issue. Since you are using Quick Employer Forms, the goal is to get a "Accepted" status electronically so the IRS's computers match your data.   @Dude6156 

At the Canadian Pension question, click the trash can icon and delete the form. Don't click Continue, because it'll create a new Canada RRP Worksheet. Click the trash can and go right back to Federal Review. Let us know in the comments if that doesn't resolve the issue.

Puede ser por que hay una descrepencia con su declaracion que el IRS esta aclarando.  Este al pendiente por si le llega un correo del IRS pidiendole mas informacion.  Anexo liga donde puede ver su estatus de reembolso:   Where's my refund?

Try going through the Deductions and Credits > Retirement and Investments > Traditional and Roth IRA Contributions section of your return.     Look for a question in that section referring to the excess contribution where you can indicate that the excess was removed from the account.  This would recalculate the Form 5329 and remove it if it is no longer needed.   @user17739782998 

@brommabo    Logically, if the child was never eligible for PTC, why would repayment be limited?  They should have never been provided the PTC in the first place.    Logically, doesn't that mean that EVERY parent in America taking on ACA should indicate that their child is not expected to be a dependent at year's end, so that in case they still are, the repayment of any PTC is limited and have the child file the 1095-A on his tax return?    Logically, if Turbo Tax won't handle this situation, I wonder if that telegraphs that THEIR EXPERTS say the theory doesn't fly? If it did fly, why would someone have to paper file and why wouldn't Turbo Tax handle the situation?    in the end, it is your tax return.  

To change the value for the self-employed health insurance that you have entered, use the second series of steps provided by expert Cesar.     The amount is initially entered as an expense under your Schedule C business.  So, you need to edit your Schedule C business and then edit the expense category for health insurance to adjust the amount that was entered.   @acavale 

Yes, you should change the return. However, if the math error was just a mistake, the taxing authority may correct it automatically without changing the return.   Log in to Turbotax Choose Amend a filed return or Need to amend a filed return? Even if your federal and state returns are correct, you must click through them. The Federal and State "Amend" interviews flow into the local tax section. When asked, post that you are amending to change state/local information. File the Amendment:  If the local change does not change your federal tax liability, you may only need to file the state/local amendment. You should follow these rules when amending a return. You must first wait until the initial return is completely processed.  If the math error was purely clerical (miscalculation), the tax authority may correct it automatically without an amendment. You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return.  Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return.   The refund calculator will start ‌at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due  Only make changes to the areas of your return that need to be corrected.           

Be sure that you only entered the Form 1099-R to report the direct rollover from one IRA to the other IRA.  This should not have also been entered as an IRA contribution because that could have triggered the Form 5329.   Go back to Deductions and Credits > Retirement and Investments > Traditional and Roth IRA Contributions and click Update to be sure there are not IRA contributions noted in that section representing the direct rollover.   If nothing is found in the contributions section, then try deleting the Form 5329.  If there is still an entry in your return triggering the form, then it may not remain deleted or an error condition could be created.   @scobb01 

An error on Form 2210AI may happen when using the "Annualized Income Installment Method."  It'll occur if data is missing or improperly calculated.   We can't see your return, but you can often clear the error by filling in the missing data.  When the "Check This Entry" message appears, the error is often for Line 16 or Part II Click through until you find the input field with the error. If the error is for yearly withholding, make sure all four columns (columns a, b, c, d) are filled out, even if you put $0 in some boxes. If you still can't get it to work, put a "1" in the box that is showing an error. This sometimes forces the form to calculate, allowing you to pass the error check. If this doesn't resolve the issue, contact us again with any additional details.  

Vanessa A, Thank you so much, it took a while to find where to add that insurance premium but I found it!   I am not sure how either, I think I got to it through the questions entering my 1099NEC from my part time job:)  I was thinking I had to manually add it in a form not realizing there was a place to add it in the Easy Steps.  I am grateful for your help.   I understand and know I can not include it next year and made notes for my files.  I make very little in my part time job.  Without the govt subsidy, Health Ins costs more than double what I make in my little side job.   Next year my premiums will be more than double what I make, so actually this helps me this year because next year I wont be able to declare it all for the self employed health ins deduction.  Thank you again....this increased my refund $630