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An extension is only for the current year and will only extend the time you have to file your taxes until October 15th, 2026.     On the left rail menu in TurboTax Online Select Tax Tools  (You may have to scroll down on the left rail menu.) On the drop-down select Tools  On the Pop-Up menu titled “Tools Center,” select File an extension Follow the instructions to start the extension process Also, you may have to file your state taxes:  Do I need to file an extension for my personal state taxes?     Remember, an extension gives you more time to prepare your taxes, but it doesn't extend the time to pay your taxes.  If you have an indication that you will owe taxes, you should make the payment by the original due date of the tax return to avoid additional interest and penalties.      For 2023 and 2024, you can still file those returns. Just log in to your TurboTax account and go to those years to file.   

Each spouse who is 65 or older can get the deduction.   The “senior deduction” is added automatically by the software based on the date of birth and filing status you entered into MY INFO.  You do not need to take any extra steps to enter it. (And…the new senior deduction has nothing to do with whether you are getting Social Security)   The deduction is not on the same line as your standard deduction.  It is shown separately on line 13b.     2025 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS SINGLE $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind + $2000) MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind +1600) MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $31,500  (65 or older/legally blind + $1600) HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $23,625 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)     For 2025 through 2028 there is an extra  deduction amount of up to $6000 per individual 65 or older filing Single, MFJ, or HOH which is phased out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers.   (The deduction phases out completely at $175.000 Single or HOH, or $250,000 joint)   The $6,000 senior deduction will be calculated on 1040 Schedule 1-A page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors which goes to 1040 line 13b. It is separate and in addition to the Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e.  Turbo Tax automatically includes it. IRS Schedule 1-A https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1040s1a--dft.pdf   Need to see it? https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/preview-turbotax-online-return-filing/L77WCkvnu_US_en_US?uid=m681fkhr   If you are not getting the senior deduction it is because Your date of birth in MY INFO shows that you were not 65 by the end of 2025 Your income is too high You are filing married filing separately    

You can get to the input screens in TurboTax for filing an extension, you can:   Click on "Search" at the top right of your TurboTax screen Type "extend" in the search box Click on the link "Jump to extend" Answer all of the follow-up questions regarding your tax extension in TurboTax    TurboTax will transmit only Form 4868 and not your completed tax return.    Make sure to select this extension option rather than using the general "File" button to avoid submitting your tax return prematurely.   You can submit your state returns separately, but you typically cannot e-file a state return before the federal return is accepted   You can contact TurboTax Support using this link: How do I contact TurboTax?    See also:   How do I file an IRS tax extension? Filing an Income Tax Extension  How Do I Get an Extension on Taxes? IRS Form 4868: A Step-by-Step Guide to Filing an IRS Tax Extension Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.

I tried that. I'll try it again now. Same result. I enter wage information with "IRA distribution" as the employer and the actual amounts for the distribution and the withholding, then: The amount entered for Expected wages inflates my expected income for the year, The Expected withholding for 2026 that shows up on the Estimated Tax Payment Options worksheet is still "(2025 actual withholding)", and the Balance of estimated taxes due is unchanged. It just does not work. There is just no way to enter the correct withholding.   My 2025 return has been submitted and accepted now. I'll just have to ignore what TurboTax thinks my estimated tax payments should be.

You need all of your W-2's.   An "expert" cannot get them for you.   W-2's come from your employer, and they have until January 31 to issue it.  Some employers allow you to import the W-2 through the software, but for security reasons you still need information from the actual W-2 to import it. Some employers have payroll sites that will have your W-2. You might need to phone, text, drop in, email and/or snail mail an old employer to make sure they know where to send your W-2.   The cost of using "expert" help depends on whether you use online Live Assist Deluxe or online Live Assist Premium, or if you use Full Service.     LIVE ASSISTED https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/live/how-it-works.htm     FULL SERVICE https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/live/full-service/    

I'm not sure what your question is on your 2024 return. You can still file it.    For 2025, you can file an extension, but an extension only gives you more time to file your taxes, not more time to pay.   This will extend the time you have to file your taxes until October 15th, 2026.     On the left rail menu in TurboTax Online Select Tax Tools  (You may have to scroll down on the left rail menu.) On the drop-down select Tools  On the Pop-Up menu titled “Tools Center,” select File an extension Follow the instructions to start the extension process Also, you may have to file your state taxes:  Do I need to file an extension for my personal state taxes?     Remember, an extension gives you more time to prepare your taxes, but it doesn't extend the time to pay your taxes.  If you have an indication that you will owe taxes, you should make the payment by the original due date of the tax return to avoid additional interest and penalties.   

Intuit is stealing from people. I was overcharged, I did not select the add-on expert service AND they did not allow me to review order. Will NEVER use again but will report them for Fraud to IRS and FTC - it’s criminal 

The Wages and Income Summary page displays different numbers than are reported on your tax return. Applied passive losses are one adjustment that isn't shown on this page. Refer to the actual Schedule E in the PDF of your return to confirm the carryover loss was applied correctly.

This information can be found in two places, one of course is your 2024 tax return. This will be on line 24 (Total Tax), Form 1040.   If for some reason you do not have your 2024 tax return you can get an IRS transcript - the line that shows 'Total Tax' is what you need. If your tax return has been accepted you might also be able to access your transcript from the IRS. Get My IRS Transcript

If the gas and oil property is LOCATED in Oklahoma, you would indicate it as Oklahoma property.  Because the activity (the oil/gas lease) took place within Oklahoma borders, 100% of that specific income item is "apportioned" to Oklahoma, regardless of where you live.   TurboTax pulls in your total federal income; this screen is asking you to identify which specific pieces of that total came from Oklahoma sources so it can calculate your nonresident tax.   Oklahoma allows a 22% depletion deduction on oil and gas production income, which is often higher than the federal 15% rate. Ensure you follow the prompts to claim this "Oklahoma-specific" deduction to lower your state tax. 

Do an HSA Reset to remove all traces of HSA data from your return.   HSA RESET ***Reset***   1. make a copy of your W-2(s) (if you don't have the paper copies) 2. delete your W-2(s) (use the garbage can icon next to the W-2(s) on the Income screen)   *** Desktop/Windows***   3. Go to the upper right and click on Forms, and  4. Select the desired form (1099-SA (if one), 8889-T, and 8889-S (if one)). Note the Delete Form button at the bottom of the form’s screen.   *** Desktop/Mac***   3. Switch to Forms Mode by selecting the Forms icon. 4. From the menu, select the form (1099-SA (if one), 8889-T, and 8889-S (if one)) you want to remove (if you don't see it, select Open Form at the top). From the Forms menu, select Remove [form name].   *** Online ***   3. go to Tax Tools (on the left), and navigate to Tools->Delete a form  4. delete form(s) 1099-SA (if one), 8889-T, and 8889-S (if one)   5. go back and re-add your W-2(s), preferably adding them manually 6. continue with your return

You enter assets in the Business/rental section of TurboTax. Edit your business entries and on the screen that says Your (name of business) Business, choose the Business Assets, then Assets being depreciated options. You will see where you can enter the cost and date put into service for your assets and options for any special or section 179 depreciation chosen in the year you put the assets into use for your business. To the extent you did not choose those options, your assets will be depreciated using the MACRS depreciation system.

Yes, you will just estimate.  This will extend the time you have to file your taxes until October 15th, 2026.     On the left rail menu in TurboTax Online Select Tax Tools  (You may have to scroll down on the left rail menu.) On the drop-down select Tools  On the Pop-Up menu titled “Tools Center,” select File an extension Follow the instructions to start the extension process Also, you may have to file your state taxes:  Do I need to file an extension for my personal state taxes?     Remember, an extension gives you more time to prepare your taxes, but it doesn't extend the time to pay your taxes.  If you have an indication that you will owe taxes, you should make the payment by the original due date of the tax return to avoid additional interest and penalties.