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If your state taxes the vehicle based on the value of the vehicle, then the taxes are deductible as an itemized deduction.   For tax year 2025, if you purchased a new vehicle in 2025 and are making payments, the interest you pay may be deductible on your tax return if the vehicle meets all the requirements.   To enter Car registration fees - Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home & Business) Click on Deductions and Credits Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown) Scroll down to Cars and Other Things You Own On Car Registration Fees, click on the start or update button Or enter car tags in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen. Click on Jump to car tags   To enter Car Loan interest - Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home & Business) Click on Deductions and Credits Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown) Scroll down to Cars and Other Things You Own On Car Loan Interest, click on the start or update button

I had the same issue a couple of years ago. The workaround that I discovered was to start my new return through Turbotax online before retrying QEF. So in this case, try starting your 2025 return first before trying again.

If you are age 65 or older then you get an increased standard deduction, which is automatic if you are not itemizing your deductions.  This is reported on your federal tax return Form 1040 Line 12e  You are also eligible for the additional $6,000 senior deduction as passed in the recent legislation.   Standard deductions for 2025 Single - $15.750 add $2,000 if age 65 or older Married Filing Separately - $15,750 add $1,600 if age 65 or older Married Filing Jointly - $31,500 add $1,600 for each spouse age 65 or older Head of Household - $23,625 add $2,000 if age 65 or older   New Bonus Standard Deduction (OBBB): An additional $6,000 deduction for taxpayers 65 and older. This is per eligible individual, meaning a married couple both over 65 could get $12,000. Important: This bonus deduction is temporary, lasting from 2025 through 2028. Income limitations: It phases out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers. The amount is calculated on Schedule 1-A with that amount flowing to Form 1040 Line 13b Look at your Form 1040 - You can view your Form 1040 plus Schedules 1, 2 and 3 at any time using the online editions. Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen. Click on Tools. Click on View Tax Summary. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left side of the screen.

You don't enter it anywhere. TurboTax will give it to you automatically based on the  date of birth that you entered in your personal information.   The $6,000 senior deduction will be calculated* on 1040 Schedule 1-A page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors. From there, it goes to line 13b of form 1040. It is separate and in addition to the Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e.  Turbo Tax automatically includes it.   *Most people get the full $6000 ($12,000 married filing jointly). But for people over a certain income, it is reduced.