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You need your 2024 AGI to efile 2025. The AGI is on 2024 1040 or 1040SR line 11. If you filed a Joint return you use the same AGI for each spouse. How to find the AGI. https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/agi/help/how-do-i-find-last-year-s-agi/01/25947 If you didn't file 2024 or filed it later in the year or mailed it, then try entering 0 for the AGI. If that doesn't work you will have to print and mail your return. Or request a transcript from the IRS https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

Did you e-file that incorrect return?   If you did not e-file, then clear out the 2024 information you entered and use the account for your 2025 return.   Online is only for 2025 returns---- no other year.      If you already e-filed, then you have to wait to see what happens.   It will likely be rejected, but if it is accepted, you will have to wait until the return is fully processed and then you will need to file an amended return to remove the 2024 income and use your 2025 income.     You cannot change the tax year.   The current online program is for 2025 only.   Only a 2025 return can be prepared online and only a 2025 return can be e-filed.   Online preparation and e-filing for 2022, 2023, and  2024 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 2022, 2023, or 2024  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     https://www.irs.gov/refunds   Refunds for tax years 2021 or earlier have been forfeited and will not be paid to you even if shown on the tax return form.  But if you owe tax due, you will still have to pay, and you will be billed later for the interest and penalties owed.  TurboTax will not calculate the penalties or  interest.   That will be done by the IRS/state after they receive your return with your payment of the tax due as shown on the tax form(s).       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.        

Patricia,   I finally gave in and deleted the asset as turbo tax recommended several times.  When I answered the questions to re-enter the asset exactly as it was before, the software now shows the wrong Depreciable Basis for the asset (residential real estate) and incorrectly shows the 2025 depreciation for the asset as $7,980 instead of $2,299 as it was before in Form 4562 (Depreciation and Amortization Report).  Now that the asset has incorrect information after deleting and re-entering it, how do we correct Form 4562 using online turbo tax?  This is exactly why I didn't want to delete the asset and waited patiently for six weeks for Turbo Tax to correct the issue with the software.  I am on hold now with customer support and so far, they have been of little help.  I have spend more hours trying to fix this issue than I did preparing my taxes and this customer support process has been very frustrating.  If I have to start the return over now due to turbo tax's software issues, this will definitely be the last year I use turbo tax and I will make sure to post about my experience in online forums.

The TurboTax online editions are only for tax year 2025 and cannot be changed.   You will have to wait for the IRS to either Accept or Reject your filed federal tax return. If the return is rejected you can make the necessary changes and e-file again. If the return is accepted you will have to amend your original tax return. An amended return, Form 1040-X, can only be printed and mailed to the IRS if the original tax return was not e-filed. The IRS will take up to 12 weeks or longer to process an amended tax return. Before starting to amend the tax return, wait for the tax refund to be received or the taxes due to be paid and processed by the IRS. See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a current year tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-federal-tax-return-current-year/L7eS6o1qh_US_en_US?uid=lfunevhk   To complete and file a 2024 tax return using TurboTax you would need to purchase, download and install on a personal computer one of the 2024 desktop editions from this website - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/   A 2024 tax return can only be printed and mailed, it cannot be e-filed using TurboTax.

Sounds like something got stuck. You can try these things:   Log Out Completely: Before doing anything else, click Sign Out in the TurboTax menu. Clear Cache and Cookies: This removes old, "corrupted" data that might be confusing the website. Use an Incognito (Private) Window: This is the most effective "quick fix" because it launches the browser without any saved history or extensions (like AdBlockers) that often interfere with tax forms. Check Pop-up Blockers: TurboTax often opens forms (like the 1099 PDF) or payment windows in a separate pop-up. Look at the right side of your address bar for a small icon with a "red X"—click it and select "Always allow pop-ups from Intuit." Restart the Browser: Close all open windows of your browser entirely and then reopen it.   Most TurboTax errors happen because the browser is trying to use an old "session" from a previous visit. By clearing the cache or using Incognito mode, you force the browser to establish a brand-new, secure connection with the Intuit servers.

Yes.  For a pension, it's whatever they send you. Say all of it is the RMD. If you have a RMD requirement it will ask you if it is the RMD. Say yes and enter the amount from box 1 as the RMD amount. The pension doesn't need to calculate any RMD. Anything your pension pays you is considered to be the RMD. Traditional pensions automatically fulfill the rules of an RMD. So just enter the same amount in box 1 for the RMD for each 1099R. 

To enter, edit or delete an IRA contribution - Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business) Click on Deductions and Credits Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown) Scroll down to Retirement and Investments On Traditional and Roth IRA Contributions, click the start or update button

TurboTax cannot speed up the IRS for you.   TT gets no information from the IRS after you file your return.   TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer.  “21 days”  is not a promise from TurboTax or the IRS.      First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted:  https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/   Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.     You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2025 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:    https://www.irs.gov/refunds   To track your state refund:     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_US_en_US?uid=lt447ebr   If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/refunds-take-longer-others/L14YlqFrH_US_en_US?uid=lexdr7zh . https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/irs-refund-taking-longer-21-days/L2vRAJbdU_US_en_US?uid=lexe7lst         If you are getting earned income credit on line 27 or additional child tax credit on line 28 You are subject to the delay required by the PATH act.  Do not expect your refund before early March   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/internal-revenue-service/federal-refunds-delayed-due-path-act/L5jnQJsBi_US_en_US   Note:  “Accepted” is not the same as “approved”.  TurboTax tells you the e-file was accepted if the IRS deems that there is enough information on the return for them to take it in for processing.   Only the IRS can approve of the refund, which is a later stage of processing.  If the IRS approves your refund they will provide a date for the refund to be issued.   FROM THE IRS WHERE’S MY REFUND SITE: https://www.irs.gov/wheres-my-refund How it works Where's My Refund shows your refund status: Return Received – We received your return and are processing it. Refund Approved – We approved your refund and are preparing to issue it by the date shown. Refund Sent – We sent the refund to your bank or to you in the mail. It may take 5 days for it to show in your bank account or several weeks for your check to arrive in the mail.     Call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday    

Looking further into your return, it appears as though this error is on your CA Schedule E, not your federal Schedule E.  On the CA Schedule E, you have 365 days for rental and 365 days for personal use.  To resolve the error, you will simply need to remove the 365 days for personal use.     The easiest way to do this on TurboTax Mac is to go to forms mode, then scroll down to CA  and look for Schedule E.  You will see a red exclamation point next to it.  Remove the 365 days in the personal use box and your error should resolve.    @user17750572727

 Since Community doesn't process refund requests, here's how you can request a refund through your TurboTax account.   Sign In: Log in to your TurboTax/Intuit Account.  Navigate to Billing: Look for the "Products & Billing" or "Orders" section (the layout may vary slightly depending on whether you are on mobile or desktop). Find the Product: Locate the specific year, product or service you want a refund for. Select Refund Option: Look for a link that says "Want to request a refund?" or "Request or track a refund." Fill the Form: This will open the Intuit Refund Request interface. You will need to select whether you bought it directly from Intuit or a retailer and provide your order number.  

You used your sister's account?   Ummmm....who filed first---you or your sister?     When you use online TurboTax software you get one return per fee.   Each return needs its own email, account and user ID.   If you use the same account and user ID for a second return, the second one overwrites the first return and it is lost forever.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-start-another-return-in-turbotax-online/00/25596 https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/file-your-own-taxes/   In case you did not mess up and actually used your own account:   Many people have multiple TT accounts and forget how to access them.  Log out of the account you are in now.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/account-management/many-intuit-accounts-turbotax/L9aVfKS1Z_US_en_US?uid=ll5g6zcx Account Recovery    

Thanks. I just went through the estimating process again and if you follow the "prepare a W-4 process it more closely follows the prior years method. At the end it still asks for earning to date, number of pay periods left in the year and how often your paid. This doesn't help if you're retired and do not have the need for a W-4 but it's better than nothing, barely. 

Inherited property receives a stepped up basis to the value on date of death. The capital gains tax is always long- term for an inherited property. Your income will determine if your capital gains tax rate is:  0% - taxable income (not total income) up to $49,450 / $98,900 MFJ 15% taxable income to $545,500 / $613,700 MFJ 20% income above those limits. You can subtract the expenses of selling the house to reduce the taxable gain. Fl has no state or inheritance tax. 

You will need to go back through your selections in the File section of the return and revisit the question where you choose the way you want to get your refund back.  You can change the option there.