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This worked for me.  Finding where to put the Identity Protection PIN was hard.  I'm on desktop software (Windows).  Click on Federal Taxes and "Other Tax Situations" and under the "Other Return Info", you find a place to put the PIN.

Your mailing address is not relevant.   First, you owe state income tax on all your world-wide income to the state where you are a permanent resident.  We can go into more detail about what that means if you ask.   Then, if you temporarily live or work in another state, you also owe income tax in that state for income earned or paid while working in that state.  To reduce the burden of double-taxation, your home state will usually give a credit for taxes paid to another state.     Certain neighboring states have reciprocal tax agreements that mean if you live in one and work in the other, you only file one tax return.   And lastly, a state might see your address and assume you owe state taxes, but that does not make them right.   To give you any better help, we would need to know where your permanent residence is located, where you actually physically live and work (temporarily or permanently), what state is trying to tax you and so on. 

Once a tax return has been Accepted by the IRS or a State, TurboTax receives no further information concerning the tax return or the status of any tax refund.   If accepted by the state use this TurboTax support FAQ to check the state tax refund status - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_...

Thanks for posting that link! Lots of people have used it and gotten call-backs, as have I. It strikes me as very strange that they (Corporate) would provide this kind of customer service and yet be so short sighted in their approach as to prevent Turbo Tax 2025 from running under Windows 10! Lets keep up the pressure!

I have already paid my estimated taxes correctly.      My question was not how to pay my taxes, but it was a concern that Turbo Tax had not subtracted my 2024 overpayment when it calculated my 2025 Estimated Tax Vouchers.   Shouldn't it?    @VolvoGirl       

Does TurboTax realize how many customers it might lose by requiring Windows 11????  Neither laptop will upgrade to Windows11, because of the processor, which I can't do anything about!!!! Without forms mode, I'm sunk, since I use both the interview and forms mode when doing my taxes.  Sometimes forms mode is a quicker way to find the data entry point I am looking for.  I also use the blank form to submit clarifications to other forms, such as medical expenses.  Unfortunately, it looks like I need to buy another laptop just to use TurboTax for 2025 -- not for any other reason.  It is ridiculous.  The consumer should be aware of and willingly take the risk of any Win10 security flaws.  For TurboTax to put this type of burden on the consumer is just plain WRONG.  Not having the actual return on my computer is also a problem.  I don't like the idea of Intuit having all my information and hoping they will keep it safe.  What happens if I need to amend it in the future?  Will the online version go back 3 years for an amendment.  One year I amended the same return twice.  I really dread going to another software package.  I've been using turbotax for at least 20 or 30 years or more.

The Standard Deduction amounts have been increased for 2025   For 2025 the standard deduction amounts are: Single 15,750 + 2,000 for 65 and over or blind (17,750) HOH 23,625 + 2,000 for 65 and over or blind Joint 31,500 +  1,600 for each 65 and over or blind (both 34,700) Married filing Separate 15,750+ 1,600 for 65 and over or blind   Plus there is a new Senior Deduction of $6,000 for each spouse 65 or older if you qualify. The income limit is 75,000 (150,000 Joint).

Thanks for the input I tried with the What If form open and there is no print bottom at the bottom of the form and I'm not sure what you mean by print center. With the form open I go to "print active form" and I get a message unable to print form try again later. My TurboTax for 2024 is the Deluxe version running on my MacBook Air so I don't know if that makes any difference. Anyway not a major issue just curious why it doesn't let me print the form. Thanks Again.

I assume you used the Desktop program?  On Windows or Mac?   For Windows. Your tax files end in .tax or starting in 2008, .tax2008, .tax2021, .tax2022, .tax2023 etc. They should be in your Documents in a Turbo Tax folder. You should also have the pdf files of each year. Or search your computer for all files ending in .tax.   Do you still have the old computer? If you have a computer with a CD drive or know someone, you can try copying the CD to a USB flash drive and use that to install the program.   Since you now have to log into an Intuit Account when you first install it, all your downloads and licenses are listed there (even if you bought it from somewhere else) so if you need to install it again or install on another computer, even on the other operating system (Windows, Mac) you can download it again here, https://accounts.intuit.com/app/account-manager/productsBilling/turbotax For Windows…..What I would do on the old computer, is copy the whole Turbo Tax folder that is under your Documents. That should be where the .tax files and pdf files are stored. Also if you haven't done it, I would open each year in the program and save it as a pdf file, go to FILE - SAVE TO PDF so you don't need the program installed to view your return. Copy that folder to a flash drive or best yet is to burn it to a CD or DVD and then you will have a backup of them. Then on the new computer copy the folder (or files) from the flash drive to your Documents folder. You only need the tax return data file ending in .tax2024 to transfer into 2025 to transfer into next year. You can't transfer the programs. They have to be installed from the CD or Download. You don't need to install older programs unless you need to amend or you didn't save the pdf file. And they only support the last 3 years. If you install an older year you won't be able to update it or download any state programs, so you won't be able to open your return. See this article on how to move your tax return to another computer……. https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-data-file/help/how-do-i-move-my-tax-data-file-to-another-computer/00/26128  

You cannot change the tax year.   The current online program is for 2024 only.   Only a 2024 return can be prepared online and only a 2024 return can be e-filed.   Online preparation and e-filing for 2021, 2022, and  2023 is permanently closed. Note:  The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac.  It cannot be used on a mobile device.   To file a return for a prior tax year  If you need to prepare a return for 2021, 2022, or 2023  you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign,  and mail the return(s) https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/ You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.   Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0   When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.   Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.  

I have read that for a small fee, MicroSoft will continue providing updates and support for Windows 10, so I don't see what Intuit's problem is. Like others here, I will not buy a new PC to continue using their product. I have already dropped out of the subscription and removed my credit card. There are other options out there for doing my taxes. I'm done, unless they change their direction on this.