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Some customers are experiencing issues when trying to file but are looped back instead of being able to proceed and file.  We're currently investigating this issue. We'll inform you once the program ... See more...
Some customers are experiencing issues when trying to file but are looped back instead of being able to proceed and file.  We're currently investigating this issue. We'll inform you once the program is updated.
Living away at  school is considered to be a "temporary absence" from home.  You claimed your child as a dependent and were able to say she lived at home.     Although she earned income in TX while s... See more...
Living away at  school is considered to be a "temporary absence" from home.  You claimed your child as a dependent and were able to say she lived at home.     Although she earned income in TX while she was a student, she is subject to paying state tax for the state she "lived" in--which is CO because she is being claimed.   She will need to prepare a part year CO return.    
Yes, she needs to file a Colorado return, but she should file as a Part-Year Resident.   For state tax purposes, your residency is based on your "domicile" (your true, permanent home). Going to c... See more...
Yes, she needs to file a Colorado return, but she should file as a Part-Year Resident.   For state tax purposes, your residency is based on your "domicile" (your true, permanent home). Going to college out of state generally does not change a student's domicile. Even though she was physically in Texas for school, she was legally still a Colorado resident. When she graduated and moved to Texas permanently for full-time employment, she legally severed her Colorado residency and established a new domicile in Texas. Because her residency changed during the calendar year, she is a Part-Year Resident of Colorado for 2025.   Here is how she needs to file: She needs to ensure she checks the box that says "Someone else can claim me as a dependent" on her federal return. Update the Personal Info Section: She needs to go back to the very beginning of her TurboTax return. Where it asks for her state of residence, she must indicate that she lived in more than one state in 2025. Enter the Move Date: She will set Colorado as her previous state and Texas as her current state, entering her exact move date in September 2025. The Income Allocation Screen: This is the most critical step. By selecting "Part-Year Resident," TurboTax will eventually bring her to a screen in the Colorado state return that asks her to allocate her income. W-2 Income: She will tell the software that $0 of her Texas W-2 was earned while she was a Colorado resident. Unearned Income (Investments): She will have to divide this up. Any dividends, interest, or capital gains recognized between January and her move date in September are taxable by Colorado. Any investment income earned after she officially moved is sourced to Texas and is tax-free. You could take the total and divide by 12 to get a monthly amount. Depending on if she moved in early September or late September, allocate either 8 or 9 months to Colorado.  Once she properly allocates her income to the correct states based on the calendar dates, Colorado will completely drop its claim to her Texas wages, and her state tax bill will drop.
I have another question with these steps.   Car was used over 5 years do I still put a depreciation amount taking on he property?   It doesn't look right.   96 business portion for sales price  (4... See more...
I have another question with these steps.   Car was used over 5 years do I still put a depreciation amount taking on he property?   It doesn't look right.   96 business portion for sales price  (400 .24) car was scraped to junk yard 528 business portion for cost of property (2200 .24) if depreciation needed for SMR life of car 2459.48   It comes up with sale of property at 2027
You will need to access your state's Department of Revenue website to see if they accept credit/debit card payments for state income taxes owed.
You must pay your state tax due using the state’s preferred method of receiving payment.  For most states that will be by making a payment to the state’s own tax website, or by mailing a check or mon... See more...
You must pay your state tax due using the state’s preferred method of receiving payment.  For most states that will be by making a payment to the state’s own tax website, or by mailing a check or money order.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0
@aviva  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 wh... See more...
@aviva  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 State estimated taxes for 2025, click on the start button
Turbo Tax will probably tell you to contact Acorns. I had no luck with Acorns after speaking to somebody on phone for 30 minutes they had no answers or even aware of the problem. Then they sent me an... See more...
Turbo Tax will probably tell you to contact Acorns. I had no luck with Acorns after speaking to somebody on phone for 30 minutes they had no answers or even aware of the problem. Then they sent me an email telling me how to download a copy of the 1099 B from their website. Maybe you will have better luck.
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  The only option I see in TurboTax desktop is when estimated taxes were paid with extension. What if estimated taxes were paid without filing an extension?     
I am a Colorado resident.  My daughter graduated from college in Texas in May 2025.  I claimed her as a dependent on my 2025 tax return.  We file our taxes separately.  She moved to Texas full time f... See more...
I am a Colorado resident.  My daughter graduated from college in Texas in May 2025.  I claimed her as a dependent on my 2025 tax return.  We file our taxes separately.  She moved to Texas full time for employment in September 2025.  All of her 2025 earned income is from her job in Texas.  She did receive unearned income from investments throughout the year.     My question is:  Since I claimed her as a dependent, does she need to file a state return with Colorado?   Since Colorado bases their tax on your federal return, in TurboTax, it appears Colorado is taxing her for income earned in Texas.  Obviously, Texas has no state income tax.   What is the correct way to go about this?  Does she need to file a state return with Colorado because she was my dependent and had unearned income?  If so, does she file with Colorado as a "Full Year Resident", or as a "Part Year Resident" or as a "Nonresident"?   Thanks
Ohio  you should be paying estimated taxes to if employer wont withhold. So no mattter what make sure to pay estimated taxes to Ohio.  Have them assign you to DC office would as Nonresident remote ... See more...
Ohio  you should be paying estimated taxes to if employer wont withhold. So no mattter what make sure to pay estimated taxes to Ohio.  Have them assign you to DC office would as Nonresident remote workers for DC-based employers do not owe DC income tax on wages earned while physically working outside the District.  .
I wonder if something got stuck or hung up. You can try these things:   Log Out Completely: Before doing anything else, click Sign Out in the TurboTax menu. Clear Cache and Cookies: This re... See more...
I wonder if something got stuck or hung up. 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.
You need to enter the amount from box1 of the Form 1099-R in box 16, state distribution, so you can complete your tax return and e-file.  The state distribution does NOT flow to the state tax return.
If this is the first year you are reporting this as a Rental Property, your best option is to add only the basement unit as a rental. This allows you to continue to use the other unit for personal us... See more...
If this is the first year you are reporting this as a Rental Property, your best option is to add only the basement unit as a rental. This allows you to continue to use the other unit for personal use without complicated allocations. Also, if you convert the upper unit to a rental in the future, you'll simply add it as a new rental property.   In this instance, you would enter only the direct expenses for the current rental unit and do your own allocation calculations for shared expenses. Enter any remaining shared expenses that would apply to your personal residence (like property taxes) under Deductions & Credits >> Your Home in TurboTax. Square footage is the most common method to allocate rental expenses.   Because you used the property as a rental in the past, you will have accumulated depreciation and possibly passive losses from that rental period. You'll need that information from the last tax return when you converted it to a second home (personal use), which should be in the worksheets for that tax year.   When you enter the basement unit for depreciation, TurboTax will ask you about prior depreciation. Look for the passive loss carryovers question under Less Common Situations on the Rental Summary page.   Also remember to add your total renovation costs as a separate asset for depreciation.   Additional Information: Where do I enter income and expenses from a rental property? What kinds of rental property expenses can I deduct? How do I handle capital improvements and depreciation for my rental?
You can reach out to Turbotax support for further assistance: TurboTax Customer Service  
The child must be a US citizen to be eligible. Go to this IRS website for the Form 4547, Trump Account Election(s) instructions - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i4547.pdf
If you want an expert to review your tax return, you can establish a video conference with a representative. There is an additional charge.  You can establish a video call by subscribing to ... See more...
If you want an expert to review your tax return, you can establish a video conference with a representative. There is an additional charge.  You can establish a video call by subscribing to TurboTax Live or Full Service.  In these sessions, you can see  the TurboTax representative, but they cannot see you.  In addition, the representative can see your tax return. You will do the navigation, and You will make any changes to the return. How to Connect Sign in to TurboTax  Select ‌ Live Help or Help Choose  Contact Us or  Connect with live help. Follow the prompts to select your preferred method, which may include One-way video,  Phone call Or live chat. Or reach out at What's the TurboTax phone number?