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Some information online would say that there is almost no scenario where cruises are tax deductible because they are easily seen as a personal trip in that they include entertainment, etc.  The IRS documentation is very confusing on this topic of cruises.  If you are a travel agent and your clients rely on first hand travel knowledge of your cruise research it seems like that should qualify, but I have seen conflicting guidance.  Can you elaborate on how you document your cruise as a necessary business expense?  

You can try choosing the answer that he did not file a 2024 return; if that or "zero" do not work, then he needs to print, sign and date the return in ink, and file it by mail.   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 UPS or 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.  

@user17766406944   Did you use the Desktop License Code to activate the Online version?  If you couldn't install the Desktop they have a special Migration Offer to switch to Online.    So if you did that I'm not sure if you can use the code again to install the Desktop program.   If you haven't entered the code into Online..... Do you have Windows 11?   How to get started with the Desktop program, install and activate it https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/product-delivery/download-software-turbotax-com/L7u9oLEkq_US_en_US?uid=luqgvzrd If you filled out the Online version you can switch to the Desktop program without paying for Online. To continue in the desktop version see this……. https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/choosing-a-product/help/how-do-i-switch-from-turbotax-online-to-the-turbotax-software/00/26129   In the Desktop program try to OPEN your return. Do not click "Start a New Return." Go up to File-Open and click on "Continue From TurboTax Online."    

Vous êtes sur le site américain. Vous avez besoin du site ImpôtRapide pour le Canada.   Désolé, nous ne pouvons pas vous aider avec les questions fiscales canadiennes dans le forum des utilisateurs américains. Vous devrez utiliser le forum des utilisateurs pour le Canada.   Veuillez publier votre question dans le forum des utilisateurs de TurboTax Canada. This is the U.S. TurboTax public user forum. For help with Canadian taxes, please post your question in the Canada TurboTax user forum., at the following link. https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/community/turbotax-support/help/03/en-cahttps://turbotax.intuit.ca/tax-software/index.jsp

You will need to contact the IRS for information. It might be easiest to set up an account with them.   IRS Individual Online Account   Taxpayers with a Social Security number or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number can create or access their IRS Individual Online Account to get information they need to file their return. With an IRS Individual Online Account, people can: View balance owed, payment history and schedule payments. Cancel scheduled payments. Get transcripts. View or create payment plans. See digital copies of some IRS notices. View key data from their most recently filed tax return, including adjusted gross income. Validate bank accounts and save multiple accounts, eliminating the need to re-enter bank account information every time they make a payment. View, approve and electronically sign power of attorney and tax information authorizations from their tax professional. 

The IRS doesn't accept your state taxes, only your federal taxes.   For status updates, you can use the IRS tool Where's my Refund? You can also, contact the IRS for individual returns at 800-829-1040.     For additional information, refer to the TurboTax articles: What if my federal refund is taking longer than 21 days? and Where's My Tax Refund? The IRS Refund Timetable Explained for additional information   You can refer to the TurboTax article How do I track my state refund? to find out more information regarding your refund after you e-file and your state tax return is accepted.   If you requested a paper check, the IRS is phasing out paper checks, and you will receive an IRS Notice CP53E informing you that your refund is frozen because of missing direct deposit information. If you don’t have a bank account, you can choose to enter a prepaid card that has a routing number and account number associated with it.    If you don’t respond to the notice, the IRS will issue a paper check after six weeks.   Refer to the IRS FAQ Understanding your CP53E notice for more information.

You will need to contact the IRS for information. It might be easiest to set up an account with them.   IRS Individual Online Account   Taxpayers with a Social Security number or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number can create or access their IRS Individual Online Account to get information they need to file their return. With an IRS Individual Online Account, people can: View balance owed, payment history and schedule payments. Cancel scheduled payments. Get transcripts. View or create payment plans. See digital copies of some IRS notices. View key data from their most recently filed tax return, including adjusted gross income. Validate bank accounts and save multiple accounts, eliminating the need to re-enter bank account information every time they make a payment. View, approve and electronically sign power of attorney and tax information authorizations from their tax professional. 

Once your return is filed, TurboTax has no control over the processing or the timing when the IRS/State releases your refund.    The IRS states that most federal tax refunds are issued within 21 days of acceptance, however, some may take longer if they require additional review. Also, by law, the IRS cannot issue EITC or ACTC refunds before mid-February. This applies to your entire refund, not just the portion related to those specific credits.   Here are a few FAQs to help you track your refund: When will I get my federal tax refund? How do I track my state refund? Why does Where's My Refund say "approved" but TurboTax still says "accepted"? Why do some refunds take longer than others? What if my IRS refund is taking longer than 21 days?

Once your return is filed, TurboTax has no control over the processing or the timing when the IRS/State releases your refund.    The IRS states that most federal tax refunds are issued within 21 days of acceptance, however, some may take longer if they require additional review. Also, by law, the IRS cannot issue EITC or ACTC refunds before mid-February. This applies to your entire refund, not just the portion related to those specific credits.   Here are a few FAQs to help you track your refund: When will I get my federal tax refund? How do I track my state refund? Why does Where's My Refund say "approved" but TurboTax still says "accepted"? Why do some refunds take longer than others? What if my IRS refund is taking longer than 21 days?