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For the overtime, please see another post of mine. Tips are on your w2 in box 7 usually.  Enter the w2 The program will ask if these tips came from a "Qualified Occupation" (e.g., server, bartender, stylist). Select your occupation from the IRS-provided list. If you have unreported tips (cash tips not on your W-2), enter them here. 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.

You and your spouse may be a bit confused.   In order to file Head of Household, your spouse must be able to claim a qualified dependent----like a child.   And you had to live apart for at least the last six months of 2025.    Did you live apart for at least the last six months of 2025 and did he have custody of the children?     Am I Head of Household?   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-filing-status/qualify-head-household-2021/L0NxUtVc2_US_en_US?uid=m5x19jkx https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-filing-status/qualifying-person-head-household/L2TmgztNs_US_en_US   If you qualify as Head of Household, when you enter your marital status (single or married filing separately) into MyInfo, and then enter your qualifying dependent, TurboTax will offer HOH as your filing status.       https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/taxation/married-person-claim-head-household-filing-status/L078u1RSW_US_en_US?uid=m62dkc4a       He cannot claim you as a dependent.   Home ownership is not the  criteria to file HOH.   If you are filing MFS, you both have to use standard deduction or both enter itemized deductions.   So---you and your spouse can divvy up the deductions for mortgage interest, property tax, etc. etc. if he is itemizing.            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        

If "fixing" the form as prompted doesn't work, try these steps in order: Delete and Restart the State Return: This is the most effective fix for "ghost" errors on state worksheets. Go to State Taxes on the left menu and select Your State Returns. Click the trash can icon or "Delete" next to the Delaware return. Log out of TurboTax, clear your browser's cache and cookies, and log back in. Add Delaware back. This forces the software to re-import a clean copy of your federal data. Clear "Stray" Entries on Federal Forms: Delaware errors sometimes stem from hidden fields in federal carryover or information worksheets. Switch to Forms Mode (if using Desktop) or use the search bar to find the Federal Information Worksheet. Look for any fields highlighted in red or containing a lone "0" that shouldn't be there and delete them. Verify Filing Status: A common Delaware bug involves the "Married Filing Separate" vs. "Joint" selection. In the Delaware interview, check the "About Your Filing Status" screen. If you are filing jointly, ensure you didn't accidentally select "Yes" for "Married filing combined separate," which can trigger confusing worksheet errors. Rounding Numbers: Some users have bypassed Delaware worksheet errors by ensuring all income and tax amounts on their W-2s are entered as rounded whole dollars (no cents), as cents can sometimes trigger validation failures. 

Es probable que aún tengas disponible el crédito para el 5º e-file si solo has usado 4 de los 5 que compraste. Intenta estos pasos: 1. Reinicia tu sesión en TurboTax o prueba en otro navegador. 2. Borra la caché de tu navegador para evitar problemas técnicos. 3. Verifica que estés usando la versión correcta de TurboTax para el tipo de declaración que quieres enviar. Si el problema continúa, TurboTax puede mostrarte instrucciones en pantalla para resolver problemas con créditos de e-file, ya que el sistema controla el uso según tu compra.

If you’re separated but not legally separated at the end of the year, use the Married Filing Separately filing status. Refer to the IRS article Filing taxes after divorce or separation for more information.   If your spouse itemized deductions, then you must itemize deductions. The best thing is to try to contact her to find out how she filed.  

How to Fix the Entry Error Many users encounter an error because they enter the full 8 or 10 characters. While the document number is 8 or 10 characters long, TurboTax may specifically validate only the first three characters. If your full number is being rejected, try entering just the first three. If your document number is on the back of your license, it follows the characters "IDUSA". Do not include "IDUSA" in your entry; start with the characters immediately following it. Enter the alphanumeric characters exactly as they appear, without any spaces, hyphens, or extra punctuation.

those instructions do not allow you to do an online extension they instruct you to mail a form; if you want to do an electronic extension they are forcing you back to the online free extension and by the way the instructions to type the work extend from the topic list does not work

Try these solutions in order to force the software to reset the name field: Re-enter in "My Info" (Federal): Go back to the My Info tab on the left. Click Edit next to your name. Completely delete your first name, then manually type it back in. Ensure there are no extra spaces before or after the name and no punctuation (like a period after a middle initial). Delete the Georgia State Return: This is often the most effective fix for "ghost" errors on state worksheets. Go to State Taxes on the left menu. Click the trash can icon or "Delete" next to the Georgia return. Once deleted, go back into the Georgia state section to add it again. This forces the software to re-import your federal data from scratch.

If you don’t know the dollar amount, you likely cannot complete import successfully. You can instead type your W-2 information manually or upload a photo or file of it to allow TurboTax to extract the data. Without this information, import may not be possible.   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.