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Hi,   I have a TurboTax behavior question (not a tax logic question).   I initially selected “Allocate wages by percentage” for my NY W-2, but later switched to the conservative approach (100% NY income under convenience rule).   Now, even after selecting 100% allocation, TurboTax keeps taking me back to the “Allocate by percentage” screen when I click Edit on the W-2.   However:   My IT-203 worksheet shows wages correctly as 100% NY income The final numbers appear correct     Questions:   Is this just a UI issue, or is TurboTax still using percentage allocation internally? How can I fully reset the W-2 allocation method to “100% NY”? Do I need to delete and re-enter the W-2 to clear prior allocation choices?     Thank you!

I was asked to work a sales booth for a few weekends at a fair.   For this work I received a 1099NEC.  I was wondering if I can deduct the mileage to go to the job site and back.    Key details are I do not have a regular work location outside the home.  I did handle keeping track of the mileage on my home computer and used my phone and home computer for correspondence but I do not have an exclusive office for this business located in my house.  This is not very regular work either but occasionally I am asked to do this type of work.  The trip was less than 50 miles.  I guess it would be deemed to be within a Metropolitan area.   I would say the work location is temporary since it is for three weekends only. Where I get confused is if my home is my principal place of business  then it appears to be deductible.    By the criteria that I have no other office nor do I do admin work anywhere else it qualifies as my principal place of business.  Other previous discussions on this subject would say yes it is deductible. However other threads seem to indicate that the home utilization has to be more regular or substantial to qualify as a principal place of business.  I know my office does not qualify for a home office deduction because it is not exclusive or regular but that does not seem to be the criteria for deducting mileage it just has to be the principle place of business. So is it a temporary work location?  Is my home a principal place of business or not? And if not why?  If both are yes then it should be deductible true?    

I need some help.  I am using Turbo Tax Deluxe.  I am able to complete 3 returns with the program I purchased. I am keying in a friends return.  The AGI is $29519 federal Tax showing in Turbo Tax is owed $16213.  The taxable percentage according to the IRS is 12%.  So 12% of the AGI of $29519 is $3542.28.   Turbo tax Deluxe is wrong. How come it is showing that the Federal income tax showing owed is $16213, when the 12% is only $3542.28? I will not submit the return as it stands. Please review and advise.  Sincerely Sandra  [email address removed]