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@user17745382418 , this additional senior deduction is available even if you itemize -- see this  from the IRS : -->  One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act: Tax deductions for working Americans and seniors | Internal Revenue Service   "Deduction for Seniors New deduction: Effective for 2025 through 2028, individuals who are age 65 and older may claim an additional deduction of $6,000. This new deduction is in addition to the current additional standard deduction for seniors under existing law. The $6,000 senior deduction is per eligible individual (i.e., $12,000 total for a married couple where both spouses qualify). Deduction phases out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 ($150,000 for joint filers). Qualifying taxpayers: To qualify for the additional deduction, a taxpayer must attain age 65 on or before the last day of the taxable year. Taxpayer eligibility: Deduction is available for both itemizing and non-itemizing taxpayers. Taxpayers must: include the Social Security Number of the qualifying individual(s) on the return, and file jointly if married, to claim the deduction." This shows up on Schedule 1-A   section  V ,  line 36a, 36b and finally line 37.   Does this make sense ?

Generally you should be able to efile an amendment, however, there's a chance your return can't be e-filed based on your unique situation. If this happens, you'll need to print and mail your tax return.   Can I e-file my federal Form 1040-X amended return?

The mortgage that is under your name means that only you are responsible for the payments even though the property is in both names.  However, the IRS generally allows a person to deduct mortgage interest if they are a legal owner (on the deed) and actually pay the interest. It makes sense since if you defaulted, then the other owner would, in most cases, take action to secure the property with the lender.   The amount of the deduction  is based on what is actually paid by each owner.   @user17581270646 

If you have a New York 8–10 digit alphanumeric code ID, follow ‌the words "IDUSA,” then, do not include "IDUSA" in your entry; start with the three characters immediately after it. For example, if your ID number is 12D345678. Then, just enter 12D.   If the error persists, clear your web browser’s cache and cookies.  How do I delete cookies  How to clear your cache    After this, enter your ID again.  

@tara_girl677    ....ONLY the first three characters, and not the whole thing: ______________________ FIRST...make sure you are using the right number ...depending on the license type...check the following pictures provided by NY: Sample Photo Documents | NY DMV _________________ AND, it is not the DMV ID number

If you are a J-1 student, have you met your 5 calendar years of exemption?  If not, then you would not file a form 1040 which is what TurboTax handles, you would need to file a form 1040-NR as a non resident alien. TurboTax does not handle the form 1040-NR, but our partner Sprintax.com does.  If you are still a Non Resident Alien, you would need to amend your return and change to the 1040-NR.  Sprintax can help you with this and possibly resolving your identity verification. 

Yes, you may be able to deduct 18% of your rent paid or take a credit of $50 in New Jersey. You will see that option when you review your state entries in TurboTax on the screen that says Property Tax Deduction or Credit for Homeowners and Tenants. Scroll through that section to enter your rent information to see if you qualify for the credit. You can learn more here.    

@dick-riederer    I think @TomD8  and @xmasbaby0  use Illinois software   They might be able to check what the current IL software does for transferring IL withholding....though "online vs Desktop (Windows vs MAC) could have different issues.   I know that in some situations...in past years...that deleting the entire State formset, then restarting it....that would re-initiate the data transfer of $$ from Fed to State forms.  Kind of a last resort, but it has worked for many folks.

It should be reported as "other income".  Try deleting your 1099-MISC entry and start over.  Follow @DianeW777's instructions above and it will be reported as other income, not self-employment income.  Be sure to:   Indicate "None of  these apply" on the "Do one of these uncommon situations apply?"  Indicate "No, it didn't involve work like [your] main job  Mark "[You] got it in 2025" only   Mark "No, it didn't involve an intent to earn money" 

Either way you name the properties to designate them individually will suffice.  You could use the naming convention that makes it easiest for you to relate income/expenses, etc. to a particular property.   @hernandezfo