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You cannot use online TT software now.  It has closed.  You can finish preparing your 2024 return by using the downloaded desktop software on a full PC or Mac, and mail your return.   Online tax preparation and e-filing for 2024  returns is now permanently closed.  The system is in transition from 2024 to 2025.    Now it is too late to use online software or to e-file. If you have any changes/corrections at all to make to your 2024 return, you now have to complete it using desktop software, which you must download to a full PC or Mac  (not to a mobile device).Then you need to print, sign and mail it.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/printers-printing/finish-prior-year-return-started-turbotax-online/L9Oe4M90A_US_en_US?uid=m68tffpe   If you already paid for your online software you can ask customer support for a download of the desktop software.   They are available from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time Monday - Friday   https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899263-what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number     If you are getting a refund, there is no penalty for filing late.  If you owe tax due, then file and pay the amount due as shown on the Form 1040, but expect a bill later from the IRS for the penalty and interest you will owe.  Only the IRS will calculate this—TurboTax will not calculate it.     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   

before installing Turbotax, try installing C++ from MS use the x64 version  (the x86 is for 32-bit OS which can't run Turbotax 2025) https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170#latest-supported-redistributable-version      if this doesn't work there is probably a bug. so you'll need to contact support or wait until the issue is resolved or   I did it a different way. since I had licenses left I installed 2024 on the w11 OS which installed without issue the C++ package. I have not gotten the 2025 app so i don't know if there will be issues with installing 2025. a screwup at Turbotax's end 

If you sold one or more itme at a gain, you have taxable income. Since the loss on other items is not allowed, that can't offset your gain.   @VivanRuhan    PS it would be easier not to amend at all since IRS is not very concerned about this untill the new 1099- form coumes into use.

so it may be necessary to enter business mileage as 0 and also total mileage. it it ill no longer be used in the rental activity, the IRS may require recapture of depreciation taken in prior years upon conversion to personal use. This means that any excess depreciation must be included in gross income for the taxable year of conversion.

TT says Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 Redistributable Package needs to be installed but it fails each time (I redownloaded the 2025 file twice).  Each year the downloads and updates are slow but I've never run into any problems like this but I don't remember getting them this early either.  The file may not be ready for use yet and we are the guinea pigs.     

I dont trust Turbotax. I'm filing a complaint with BBB and Attorney General.   I paid TurboTax to file my taxes, and it was not done. I spent an hour on the phone with a representative who was also perplexed about what had happened. Fortunately, I had downloaded the completed tax returns and transmittal documents, which was the only reason the representative knew I wasn't lying. Honestly, I will never use your service again. I searched the internet and discovered that this has happened to many people. Turbotax tells you BS about not pressing the submit button. Please stop saying this Turbotax! You messed up. Admit it. Don't tell me I didn't press the submit button, because I did. I've used Turbotax many times before. I know what to do. The representative stated that there is no record of me being on the website. Really, that's not accurate. I have all my receipts and transmittal docs that state otherwise. If I hadn't checked the IRS website for the status of my refund, I would've never known that my taxes weren't filed. Come on, TurboTax, own up to your mistakes! Now I have to file by mail!!!! Pay penalties, etc!  What the hell did I pay for? I want a refund!!!!NOW!! And I'm reporting your bad business practices. Buyer beware!

TurboTax desktop software runs only on a Windows PC or a Mac, not on a tablet or other mobile device, and not on a Chromebook. Only the current year and previous 3 years are supported for sales, installation, updates, or technical support. As of now (November 2025) that means 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.  

You can download both Windows and Mac with your purchase.   Since you now have to log into an Intuit Account to install it all your downloads and licenses are listed there (even if you bought it from somewhere else) so if you need to download to install it again or install on another computer, even on the other operating system (Windows, Mac).  And the download will always be up to date with all the updates.   See this, at the bottom Common Questions- How to switch from one operating system to the other How to install TurboTax CD/Download software with license code

TurboTax Online does not make connections between accounts. Your joint tax return will be only in the account that you used to file it. If you filed your joint tax return from your wife's account, you will see it only in her account. You will not see it in your account.  

Actually, the Microsoft Windows 10 ESU program is available for thirty-five more months for businesses, but never mind that, even the eleven more months (for personal users), offers important breathing room for shopping for, and migrating to, replacement systems that can take advantage of eleven-months-from-now hardware advances... And it gives Microsoft eleven more months to wring out some of the unpopular --- some would say appalling --- issues with Windows 11... But let's not go there... That's another topic.

The same happened to me too looks like TurboTax 2025 version was automatically purchased. I guess it’s because while doing 2024 taxes may be you subscribed to TurboTax advantage program and I think it automatically charges every year for TurboTax downloadable software in November.   i didn’t know this was the case. I am thinking to call TurboTax support to give me refund as I do not need TurboTax to auto charge me every November for newer version. 

Just thought of something,  if you already have a Desktop pc with a monitor you could buy a more powerful new computer without a monitor.   I think I did that one time when I bought a new computer.  Then you could spend more on the computer part.   

Yeah, I believe the Service is fine with the deduction provided the taxpayer has the benefits and burdens of ownership. In legal terms, that's the functional equivalent of deeded ownership; as good as having the property titled in your name for tax, and legal, purposes.

Looks like it's available to buy and download from Inuit now, slightly discounted   But unless you have an urgent need, there will likely be better deals thru Amazon etc over the next couple of months   https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/