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Yes they cannot audit the tax  return from back then but they can contest the numbers in a current return based on older returns.  Much of the documentation of what I did is in turbotax  -- for example the split between schedule C and personal use as well as depreciation on the rental use. I doubt I would actually need to fire up TT from way back but I would hate to need to and not have it.  It does not take that much space.   

@252056 no, but I would model it out as you may have assumed something that won't occur.    For example,  assume the tax on the capital gains is $15,000 and you file Single.  If you are in the 22% tax bracket that would imply a charitable contribution of $68,000 to create a tax deduction that reduces taxes by $15,000.   Deductions do not reduce taxes dollar for dollar.  Only tax credits can do that. 

Nope.  I just took the picture.  I bought my house in 1992 and part of it is rented out so I have been taking depreciation since then.  That means the IRS can audit me at least back to that return or when I sell and take capital improvements against basis (and as I said I have had some unpleasant experiences with the IRS in the past).  I don't keep all the boxes but I fill a box with the original TT disks until it gets full then start on  another one. (Not sure how I would actually get an older version running if I had to though although I do have lots of older Windows virtual machine images. I also have a USB 3.5in floppy drive somewhere <g>.)  Luckily that takes fewer boxes once they went to CDs so its not as bad as it seems.  

@user17570948549 wrote: It is offered across all of H&R Block’s DIY online tax filing options at no extra cost when people prepare their taxes with H&R Block Free, Deluxe, Premium, or Self-Employed Online Editions. They mentioned "Online" several times. Is the feature available in the desktop editions?

"Does it make one wonder if this explains why some taxpayers print and mail their returns? "   Well, I will only submit paper returns because I have had the IRS lie to me (they claimed I had not signed my return and wanted the entire package resent - total BS - I suspect they lost it and I would have sent it if they had been truthful) and paper is the only way I can prove what I sent them.

Wow. You're right, and it's all versions of H&R Block! A thumbs up for you! I didn't know this, so I Googled it and found this press release:   KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jan. 29, 2024 – H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) today introduced Direct Import, a fast, secure, and convenient way to simplify tax preparation for people who want to switch from TurboTax to H&R Block DIY. Today, nearly 65 million people choose to file their own taxes. This innovative integration accelerates the tax preparation process and minimizes the time spent searching for and manually inputting the information from last year needed to file their taxes. Direct Import pulls in an individual’s prior year tax return data from TurboTax directly into H&R Block DIY online products. A tax filer simply inputs the phone number associated with their TurboTax account to make the switch. H&R Block’s innovative integration then leverages authenticated data retrieval to import up to 150 data fields, saving tax filers significant time and effort. “We hear from consumers that switching is daunting because it is too difficult to move their data. The perception is that switching is too hard even when they know there are better options,” said Heather Watts, SVP of Consumer Tax Products, H&R Block. “Direct Import is designed to remove the barrier to switching and give consumers complete control to choose Block for their taxes and the ease to bring their data with them.” Direct Import offers a secure and convenient way to transfer personal tax information. Direct Import is available today. It is offered across all of H&R Block’s DIY online tax filing options at no extra cost when people prepare their taxes with H&R Block Free, Deluxe, Premium, or Self-Employed Online Editions.  

Well, I have been using TurboTax since it was MacInTax for Windows. But Intuit has finally convinced me to look at the competition since I use Win10 with support through next October and I am unwilling to load Win 11 for one program.  I also only use the forms mode to do my taxes. I am going to give HR Block a try since they claim to import TurboTax files. (Sheesh. Most companies try to keep loyal customers not drive them away.)  

Since you are not  a full-time student, whether you can be claimed as a dependent is determined by how much you earned by working.   You say you worked----how much have you earned in 2025?    Since you cannot be a qualifying child dependent, we need to know how much your 2025 income has been in order to tell if you could be a qualified relative dependent for your parent.    If you earned more than $5200 you cannot be claimed.      

@MikeD45 wrote: When will Schedule C be available? TurboTax for sole proprietors is useless without it. I have TurboTax installed, but can't actually do anything.   I don't know the direct answer to your question, but my guess would be mid-December.   I use the version that is made for tax professionals (ProSeries), and even though they release it in early November, it is a waste of time until the mid-December update (I think it is scheduled for December 17th).   I suspect that TurboTax is similar.

The amount of earnings credited for Social Security purposes comes from Schedule SE line 6 (which derives from the amount reported with code A in box 14 of the Schedule K-1 (Form 1065).  The SSA has no knowledge of any amounts reported in section K of the Schedule K-1.