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If your current year Qualified Business Income is positive and you are not using losses of any kind, enter 0.    If you are not un-suspending prior year losses from Qualified Business Income to take them in the current year, enter 0.    If you are unsuspending losses from other provisions (passive, at-risk), your entry will be a negative number and it cannot exceed current year QBI losses in total.    How to know if you had prior year losses that were suspended due to the passive activity or at-risk limit rules? You can print last year's tax return and look for Form 8582 or Form 6198 to see if you were impacted by the loss limitation rules: learn more.      What number is there, did it flow through automatically or was this an entry you made? Details like this can help with troubleshooting. 

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.

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/

It is common for a scheduled payment not to appear in your bank account immediately after the requested date, especially during peak filing times like mid-April. As long as your return was Accepted by the scheduled date, your payment is considered timely by the IRS. Even if scheduled for the 14th, the IRS can take 7 to 10 days after your return is accepted to actually debit the funds. You can log in to your IRS Online Account to view pending or processed payments. Note that it can take a few days for the system to reflect the payment.  You can call the IRS e-file Payment Services at 1-888-353-4537 to check the status of your electronic payment.

Open your return and sign in. On the left sidebar, select Tax Tools, then click Tools. In the pop-up window, select Delete a form. Look through the list for any of the following: Form 1098-T (and any duplicates listed). Student Information Worksheet (this is where the bad state code often hides). Education Expenses Worksheet. Click Delete next to the duplicates AND maybe the original one (it’s often safer to wipe them all and start clean). Once deleted, click Continue   Run Review to make sure they're gone.

the actual withdrawal can come 2 -3 days after the date you specified. However, I don't know what happens if you specified the same date as accepted.     if you requested direct debit, go to the file tab and go through the various pages. you should come to a page with your banking info listed as well as the date of withdrawal.  There would be separate pages for federal and state. 

I think it's a bug. When you enter a non-taxable 1099-R and enter code G, which indates a rollover, the distribution amount should NOT increase your income, yet it does. I transferred $125K last year from a severence package into my IRA and my income was increased by this amount which made me look far more comfortable than reality.  Anyone know how to get a bug to TurboTax?  

Yes, the IRS can help by enforcing withholding compliance but you are ultimately responsible for the taxes owed. You should submit a new W-4 right away. You can use IRS Tax Withholding Estimator, and potentially report the employer if they refuse to update it, as you are responsible for 2024–2025 tax due.   If your employer continues to disregard your W-4, the IRS has a Withholding Compliance Program that can issue a "lock-in" letter to the employer, legally mandating them to withhold a specific amount.   You shoould submit your new W-4 to your employer. Keep a copy for your records to prove you requested the change in withholding.   You may face underpayment penalties and interest, but you can request penalty abatement if the failure was due to reasonable cause. IRS First-Time Penalty Abatement (FTA) and Relief and Video: IRS Penalties for Abatement   If you cannot pay the full amount owed, the IRS offers payment plans.   To initiate a payment plan when you file your tax return, you will see a screen that says How would you like to pay your federal taxes? The third option is Request an IRS payment plan. You will select that option and Continue. Your next screen will instruct you on setting up the payment plan. You will then go to the IRS site to set up the payment plan.   If the option becomes available, you can submit Form  9465 through TurboTax. See this link for more details. Can I set up a payment plan for my taxes?   If you are unable to set up a payment plan for your balance due on your Federal tax return when filing your tax return, you can set up a payment plan directly through the IRS Online Payment Agreement tool.    You can file your tax return through TurboTax, and pay by check. And request an IRS payment plan using Form 9465 to pay your tax debt over time if you file before the system is available.    Also see: Unable to Pay Your Tax Bill? Here’s What To Do   Form 9465   Instructions for Form 9465 Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help

You need to clear cache and cookies on your web browser. See this - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/intuit-account-settings/help/how-do-i-clear-my-cache-and-cookies/01/2718836?search-action-id=622496713526&search-result-uid=2718836   If that does not correct the problem then change your browser to one of these that you are not currently using, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge   To access your current or prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the User ID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

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.