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You must look up this number online., and then type it into the program. Do not use "$0", or you may get  an incorrect tax bill or a rejected return.   Go to the HealthCare.gov Tax Tool website to figure out your monthly SLCSP premiums.   Enter your zip code, the ages of everyone covered, and the months you had the plan.   The tool will give you a monthly dollar amount for the "SLCSP."'   Go back to the 1095-A section in the program, and type that amount into Column B for each month you were covered.

It's not a reported error and it's not something happening on my system.  I'm going to ask you to do a few things that you have probably already done but if you haven't please do them.   First, if you haven't already done so please restart your computer.   Second, clear your cache and delete your cookies.  Here's how to clear your cache.  Here's how to delete your cookies.   Third, try a different internet browser or different computer.   Now, assuming that you've tried all of those and they didn't work, let's just solve your problem.  If the system is not doing the math for you you will have to do the math yourself.  Figure out the number of fair rental days and then divide by 365.  That gives you the percentage of the year that the property was a rental.  Then multiply that percentage by all of the expenses that you had and that is the amount that is deductible from the rental income for this year.          

The long or short term status of an investment sale is dependent on the date of acquisition and date of sale you entered when you listed the sale in TurboTax. You need to go back to your investment sale entry in the Investment Income section of TurboTax and edit the date sold and date acquired. If they reflect a holding period of more than one year, the investment  gain or loss will be treated as long-term, otherwise it will be treated as short-term. This is true regardless of what you enter in the Sales Section on the input screen in TurboTax.

To enter, edit or delete estimated taxes paid (Federal, State, Local) - Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business) Click on Deductions and Credits Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown) Scroll down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid On Estimates, click on the start or update button

Rental activities are passive, unless you are a real estate professional. Losses from such activities are limited. If you actively participate, you can deduct up to $25,000, provided your adjusted gross income before the loss is  $150,000 or less ($75,000 if married filig separate). For the computation, you'll need to review Form 8582.  

Try changing the amount of the 1099 DIV to over $600. This should generate the Form 1116. Close or log out of return and then open or log back in again to record the change.   Now, change the amount of foreign tax paid  on your 1099 DIV back to $500. Form 1116 should stay in your tax return. You can report your foreign tax credit and go through the screens to get the carryover amount to appear in next year's return. 

Do you have a code of W in box 12 on your W-2? This indicates that your employer thinks you have an HSA.   Did you have an HSA in 2024 or before and had a carryover of excess HSA contributions from a previous year? If so, did you receive a 1099-SA to remove this amount in 2025 or before?   Sometimes, it can happen that you accidently indicate that you have an HSA when you don't. In this case, you need to remove all HSA data from your return by doing an "HSA Reset".   HSA RESET ***Reset***   1. make a copy of your W-2(s) (if you don't have the paper copies) 2. delete your W-2(s) (use the garbage can icon next to the W-2(s) on the Income screen)   *** Desktop/Windows***   3. go to View (at the top), choose Forms, and  4. select the desired form (1099-SA (if one), 8889-T, and 8889-S (if one)).  Note the Delete Form button at the bottom of the screen.   *** Online ***   3. go to Tax Tools (on the left), and navigate to Tools->Delete a form  4. delete form(s) 1099-SA (if one), 8889-T, and 8889-S (if one)     5. go back and re-add your W-2(s), preferably adding them manually 6. Continue with your return, you should not go through the HSA interview again.

  https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/foreign-tax-credit-tt-error-how-to-fix-it/00/3790726 This is a 2026 Update on fixing The foreign Income Credit.   When you get to the "Review"- you should get an Error that says Unable to Electronically File your taxes- you would have to submit by "Paper". You should also see an error that says for Example- if your federal return is $20,000- It would say "The tax withheld of $20000as shown on For 1040 is greater than or equal to $0, the sum of income from the following source" - What this means is that you're reporting a "0" taxable income-as in their is no taxes to be reported on that's why you're getting the full amount back on your box w2  2a-  you need to create a taxable income, in order for it to tax you and submit E-File..   Also, if you goto Tax Tools -> Tools ->View Tax Summary- you shold see your federala nd oyur taxable income would be a $0- This is the issue that needs to be fixed.   Go to Wages & Income and find the Self-Employment section. Select Start or Review next to Self-employment income and expenses.   Tell us the type of self-employment work you do-ENTER THE WORK YOU DO. For example: Cook, Teacher, Accountant etc How do you classify this work?- Pick the middle option- "My side job income". Pick this I started in 2025- put the date 01/01/2025 Go through the questions, you should reach a section that says- Let's enter your 1099 Income- Pick "Other Self-employed income". Type- Electronic Payment- Enter $30,000. The key here is to make sure the amount you put in this box is higher than your Federal Return. THIS IS THE FIX. Once you're done- if you have any expenses like Vehicle, Meals 50%,Utilities and so on- go ahead and enter them.  Make sure to do your state taxes if needed and go back to your review and the problem is Fixed. You should be able to e-file.   Here are a few tips to keep in mind for next year’s filing: 1. When entering self-employment income, ensure the taxable income amount is higher than the refund to avoid e-filing errors. 2. Use the self-employment section to accurately report income and expenses, including partial meal deductions and vehicle mileage. 3. Keep your personal information, like your driver’s license address, updated before filing to prevent verification delays.

Where do I go in turbotax file to claim 100% disability and get Maryland state exemption on my military pension?  Also, how long can i go back and adjust my filing to receive the MD state tax exemption?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/foreign-tax-credit-tt-error-how-to-fix-it/00/3790726   This is a 2026 Update on fixing The foreign Income Credit.   When you get to the "Review"- you should get an Error that says Unable to Electronically File your taxes- you would have to submit by "Paper". You should also see an error that says for Example- if your federal return is $20,000- It would say "The tax withheld of $20000as shown on For 1040 is greater than or equal to $0, the sum of income from the following source" - What this means is that you're reporting a "0" taxable income-as in their is no taxes to be reported on that's why you're getting the full amount back on your box w2  2a-  you need to create a taxable income, in order for it to tax you and submit E-File..   Also, if you goto Tax Tools -> Tools ->View Tax Summary- you shold see your federala nd oyur taxable income would be a $0- This is the issue that needs to be fixed.   Go to Wages & Income and find the Self-Employment section. Select Start or Review next to Self-employment income and expenses.   Tell us the type of self-employment work you do-ENTER THE WORK YOU DO. For example: Cook, Teacher, Accountant etc How do you classify this work?- Pick the middle option- "My side job income". Pick this I started in 2025- put the date 01/01/2025 Go through the questions, you should reach a section that says- Let's enter your 1099 Income- Pick "Other Self-employed income". Type- Electronic Payment- Enter $30,000. The key here is to make sure the amount you put in this box is higher than your Federal Return. THIS IS THE FIX. Once you're done- if you have any expenses like Vehicle, Meals 50%,Utilities and so on- go ahead and enter them.  Make sure to do your state taxes if needed and go back to your review and the problem is Fixed. You should be able to e-file.   Here are a few tips to keep in mind for next year’s filing: 1. When entering self-employment income, ensure the taxable income amount is higher than the refund to avoid e-filing errors. 2. Use the self-employment section to accurately report income and expenses, including partial meal deductions and vehicle mileage. 3. Keep your personal information, like your driver’s license address, updated before filing to prevent verification delays.