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Depending on what type of form you want to import (W-2, 1099's), when you start the interview for that section in the Income section, you'll be presented with the opportunity to import/download.   How To Import or Enter My W-2 How to Import Financial Transactions   @omaratwork1977 

Yes, the sale is reported on Form 8949 and Schedule D and, if this is the final return, the K-1 should show the distribution to the beneficiary of any gain recognized. The distribution of corpus (principal) is tax free to the beneficiary.

If you elected to pay for your TurboTax fees using your refund, but your tax refund wasn’t sufficient to cover the TurboTax fees or there is a delay in receiving your refund, then the fees will be deducted from your bank account

Yes, gambling winnings are taxable on your federal tax return so you do need to enter that form in the Wages and Income section, then Less Common Income, then Prizes, Awards and Gambling Winnings. If you can clarify why the instructions are incorrect we may be able to help you better.

For New York State returns in TurboTax, the 8 or 10-character document number (often labeled "Doc #") is found on the back of the driver’s license, or lower right corner. Generally, you only need to enter the first three characters after "IDUSA" or, if the format differs, the first three characters of the alphanumeric code listed  

This error is almost always tethered to a W-2 or 1099-R. Go back to the Wages & Income section and find the specific entry. Check the boxes for Local Tax withheld. Even if they look empty, click into them, hit Backspace/Delete, and then tab out. If TurboTax still insists on a code and won't let you file, users have found success by entering the two-letter state abbreviation (e.g., "NY" or "CA") or "00000" in the Local ID box just to satisfy the validation, provided your actual tax totals are already correct.  

Sorry if I wasn’t clear - it keeps trying to make me sign up for it at various steps even if I have already declined it.  and i don’t want to be salty with people who are just doing their job - but considering I owe money to the federal government that is going to be used for war crimes - I am already far above the baseline of what i can tolerate.   I really need TurboTax to streamline their software and quit trying to shake more money out of me. I’m at my limit for what I can tolerate. I’ve used TurboTax for years and I’m ready to walk from it entirely at this point.

To change the Schedule C line 32 At Risk box,  See answer on this post 2/7/26 https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/schedule-c-at-risk-form/00/3763171   If you don't know what it means then probably All your Investment is at Risk (check Box 32a). Answer Yes.  It means you are using your own money for the business.

Your unused Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA) funds carried over to 2026 must generally be used during a 2.5-month grace period (by March 15, 2026) or they are forfeited to the employer.    For 2026, the maximum tax-free exclusion increases to $7,500, but using 2025 funds in 2026 does not reduce your 2026 contribution limit.

Yes. Doctor concierge fees are deductible as medical expenses if they are paid to cover medical services. Medical expenses above 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income are deductible on Schedule A (itemized deductions).    To enter medical expenses in TurboTax Online:   1. Select Deductions & Credits from the left menu   2. Look for the Medical section and select Start/Revisit next to Medical Expenses   3. You can enter the concierge fees in the area for Medical professionals fees   Here is a TurboTax blog article on deductible medical expenses for more information: What Medical Expenses are Tax Deductible?   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.