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I tried to delete the child that "didn't qualify because they could be claimed by someone else". Now as I add the student back, the data boxes for additional expenses, such as room and board do not populate.  Even if it will not let me apply the credit, now I will be taxed on the 529 withdrawals.  How do I fix this?

If you filed a joint return you only needed to use one account for that.    No reason to use two accounts for a joint return.   If the joint return included all of your combined income on that one tax return, then just ignore the messages about filing from the "old" account.

You are on the right track with regard to one advantage to making a non-deductible Traditional IRA contribution.  One disadvantage would be the requirement that you must take distributions from a Traditional IRA starting with the year you turn 73.   You might want to speak to a financial advisor to explore any other opportunities that could work for you in your situation.     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.  

Navigate to the Interest and Dividends income menu under Federal, then select Start next to Interest from Seller-Financed Loans. Select No on the first screen that opens in this section, and that should clear the error.      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.

@MarilynG1 I was able to resolve the Review Error by enter the Qualified Foreign Dividend in the box. However, in the final form 1116, I see a different value and its due to "Adjustment required for QD/LTCG" (k in Foreign Tax Credit Comp Wks) and it reduces my  "New Qual Div" and "Adjusted Gross Income". This is the part that was confusing me but it seems this is legit

If you did not make enough income to owe taxes, you generally cannot receive a refund of income taxes that were never withheld in the first place. The 6-digit PIN you are referring to is likely a IP PIN issued buy the IRS for security afgainst identity theft. It is not a confirmation of a refund amount.   If you are trying to locate your IP PIN you can sign in to your IRS Online Account using ID.me on the IRS.gov website to retrieve your current IP PIN. Your IP PIN is available through your “Profile” page.  Retrieve your identity protection PIN (IP PIN)   If you don’t already have an account on IRS.gov, you will be asked to create an account and validate your identity. You can use this link to create an online account Online account for individuals.   Note: If you are already in the IP PIN program, the IRS mails a new CP01A notice with your PIN in early January. If you have an IP PIN it will be on your letter.   To get your IP PIN reissued, you can call In the U.S. call 800-908-4490, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time (Alaska and Hawaii follow Pacific Time). If you are able to verify your identity with a phone assistor, your IP PIN will be mailed to your address on file within 21 days. Steps to Find Your IP PIN Online Go to the IRS Get an IP PIN page. Click Get an IP PIN. Sign in to your ID.me account (or create a new one, which requires a photo of your government ID and a selfie). Once verified, navigate to your Profile to view your 6-digit PIN.    Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.

They may send an inquiry, that is why you need to keep detailed records.   You can enter the 1099-misc income and do a negating entry in Other Reportable Income if you prefer, but the amount should be included in gambling income.    As long as you report all of your income, the IRS can't penalize you.   You have your records in the very unlikely case they do send an inquiry.    @HelpMeLawd 

You are eligible for the EITC with only one qualifying child; you do not need three. For an adult child to qualify, they must be permanently and totally disabled and have lived with you for more than half the year. As long as your combined income is below the IRS limit for a single-child household (roughly $50,434 for individuals or $57,554 for married couples in 2025), you can claim the credit. The "three children" rule you saw is simply the requirement to get the maximum possible payment, but a significant credit still exists for those with one child.   For more information, see: What is the Earned Income Credit? Find Out If You Qualify   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.

Yes, if you are not able to file your DC return through TurboTax or just need to file for refund of withheld taxes , you can delete the DC forms.  See How do I delete my state return in TurboTax Online?

When you e-file your return you will get two emails from TurboTax.  The first one will say your return has been transmitted; the second one will tell you the IRS has accepted  or rejected your federal e-file.  If you filed a state return, there will be a third email (usually a day or two later) that tells you if the state e-file was accepted or rejected.

If you prepare your return in TurboTax Desktop, the default location for saving your tax file is Documents > TurboTax.  Every time you close the program it saves there, unless you used 'Save As' to save it elsewhere.  You may see backup copies with a 'tilde' sign in front.   When you open the program, are there no tiles there to Continue from 'File > Open Tax Return'?   @kimberlyallen558