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The only reason I don't have an underpayment penalty is BECAUSE I am filing DR 0204.  I use the annualization method in Part 4 to calc the installment payment due each period.  Then Part 3 for the penalty calculation is supposed to show that I actually overpaid instead of underpaid and therefore have no penalty.  But since lines 10-12 are blank, that calculation is not done.   If I don't include DR 0204 then I will be assessed a penalty.   "All official forms required for filing" does include DR 0204.

@bosh If you e-filed a tax return or an amended tax return you would have received two emails from TurboTax. The first email when your tax return was transmitted and the second email when the tax return has either been accepted or rejected.

To access prior-year TurboTax returns, Sign in to ‌TurboTax  You'll have to use the same user ID,  Go to Tax Home Scroll down to Your tax returns & documents Choose the desired year Download or print the PDF. 

go back to the dealer. There is nothing you can do without proper documentation and the dealer filing the proper paperwork with the iRS.  Another possibility is that the dealer took the EV credit and reduced the price you paid accordingly. This means you file nothing. The final possibility is that what you were sold does not qualify 

@MarilynG1, thank you for demonstrating the issue being faced by TT customers, i.e., that the software is NOT showing which field is marked as estimated. My screenshot also shows that none of the fields were marked as estimated despite the software stating that it is. My intent in providing the screenshot is to demonstrate this fact. Thus, searching thru forms for something that is not present is indeed futile in this case. In summary, the ambiguity of the instruction provided by the software remains unaddressed in terms of both the definition of "stdliab" that does not translate to anything recognizable at the User's visual interface AND that the software does not show any fields on the form using any highlighting/coloring. I hope this is clear and that we can stop churning butter here... TY and I look forward to your taking a proactive approach to resolving this software issue.  

The deduction is based on your date of birth in My Info. So it is included.    You will only see the Standard or Itemized deduction on ‌line 12e of your tax return. However, the Senior Deduction is reflected on line 13b . Line 13b includes multiple deductions Senior deduction No tax on tips No tax on Overtime No tax on car loan interest. It is reflected on Schedule 1A, Part V, Line 37 There's a $6,000 deduction for individuals older than 65, and a $12,000 deduction would apply to couples who qualify.    For more information, see Deductions for Seniors.  

I still I don't any history of e-filing indicating that e-filing of Federal or state reutn was successfull.  Is there any possible way to check on IRS site the status of ammended return was accepted?   Thanks,

No. Payment must be in the same year as the education to qualify for an education/tuition credit.    There's one minor exception that doesn't apply to your situation.  Paying in 2025 for the first term of 2026 counts for the 2025 tax credit. 

To enter, edit or delete estimated taxes paid (Federal, State, Local) - 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 Estimates and Other Taxes Paid On Estimated Tax Payments, click on the start or update button   On Federal estimated taxes for 2025 (Form 1040-ES), click the start button   Federal estimated taxes paid are entered on Form 1040 Line 26

Your estimated tax payments will serve as a credit against your Federal tax liability and have to be entered on your tax return.   In TurboTax Online, you can enter estimated taxes you paid by following these steps: Open your tax return Click on Federal in the left-hand column, then Deductions & Credits Navigate to the list of Deductions and Credits  Locate the section named Estimates and Other Taxes Paid and click on the arrow on the right  Click on Start next to Estimated Tax Payments On the next page, click Start next to Federal estimated taxes for 2025 (form 1040ES)

What does it say?  I don’t think it says you must file MFS.   It probably is saying something like that if you file MFS up to 85`% of your Social Security becomes taxable right away even with zero other income.   Here's some things to consider about filing separately……   In the first place you each have to file a separate return, so that's two returns.  And if you are using the Online version that means using 2 accounts and paying the fees twice.  The Desktop CD/Download program would be better to use.   Many people think they come out better when filing Married Filing Separate but they are probably doing it wrong.  If one person itemizes deductions on Schedule A then the other one must itemize too, even if it's less than the standard deduction, even if it is ZERO!  And if you are in a Community Property state it can be complicated to figure out.   And there are several credits you can't take when filing separately, like the EITC Earned Income Tax Credit Child Care Credit Educational Deductions and Credits   And contributions to IRA and ROTH IRA are limited when you file MFS.   And what state are you in?  If you are in a Community Property state filing MFS can be complicated to figure out. https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/taxation/married-filing-separately-community-property/L11CeLUMs_US_en_US        

Student loan payments are not deductible on a tax return.   However, any student loan interest paid is deductible -   To enter student loan interest paid - 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 Education On Student Loan Interest Paid (Form 1098-E), click the start or update button

Once your tax return is released to the IRS, TurboTax has no control over it. However, the IRS has published an article because delays happen so frequently. Why it may take longer than 21 days for some taxpayers to receive their federal refund The IRS states, "To check the status of a refund, taxpayers should use the Where's My Refund? tool on IRS.gov."

You do not have to report gift income on your return.   But you do have to report hobby and/or self-employment income on your return.   When a gift's value exceeds $19,000, the giver (not the recipient) is responsible for reporting it on their taxes. This is done on Form 709, United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return. Read more here. Gifts valued at $19,000 or less don't need to be reported.   Hobby Income is money you earn from an activity you do for fun (like selling knitted scarves or streaming video games).   You provided a good or service, so the IRS views this as taxable income. Gift Income is money or property transferred to you out of "detached and disinterested generosity" with nothing expected in return. It is generally tax-free for you, the recipient.   Hobby Income Gift Tax