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No one in this community knows when it will be updated, so likely not in time to do any planning.   Those who use the "Desktop" software can use their 2024 Desktop software....and the "What-If" worksheet contained in that software.  It has a way to copy all the 2024 numbers into a 2025 column, and then change the numbers as to whet they expect for 2025.

Schedule D for reporting investment gains and losses for tax year 2025 is estimated to be available on 01/06/2026.   Go to this TurboTax website for forms and schedules availability - https://form-status.app.intuit.com/tax-forms-availability/formsavailability?albRedirect=true&product=Turbotax_online&bu=cg

There's a retirement income section on the Wages&Income page....it has separate entry lines for 1099-R (pensions, 401ks, IRAs and the like) forms and SSA-1099 (Social Security) forms.   If you are using the "Online" software, you might have to expand the page to see the whole menu (Add other Income).   Unfortunately, the software for the  Pension & SS entry area isn't ready for use yet....might be a week or 2 before the software is updated to include it.   You don't actually have your 1099-R forms yet anyhow, but doing pre-planning, they'll have to do so without the software.  

You will have to contact TurboTax support for assistance with this problem. Use the key words Billing Issue See this TurboTax support FAQ for contacting support - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/account-management/turbotax-phone-number/L0Od33nMQ_US_en_US?uid=lfgviwbm

s/w updates usually come mid-week.  a lot of updates will come in January.  if you're trying to do estimates for final year-end moves or Q1 ES payment then use something else like this, FreeTaxUSA or switch to something else. https://www.dinkytown.net/java/1040-tax-calculator.html

Q. Should I donate $2933 (only $300 donations) before end of 2025 to drop my income to 12%? A. NO.  It doesn't work that way, for 2025.  You have to use itemized deductions.     The new above-the-line charitable deduction is  available starting in the2026 tax year, not 2025.  Taxpayers will be able to deduct up to $1,000 (for single filers and those married filing separately) or $2,000 (for married couples filing jointly)

If you had even $400 of income from your TikTok streaming, you have self-employment income for which you must pay self-employment tax for Social Security and Medicare.  You do not have to have a tax document to file.     If you have self-employment income for which you will pay self-employment tax for Social Security and Medicare,  you will need to use online Premium software or any version of the desktop software download so that you can prepare a Schedule C for your business expenses.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed/help/how-do-i-report-income-from-self-employment/00/26653   https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed/help/what-is-the-self-employment-tax/00/25922   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/enter-self-employment-business-expenses-like-home/L1k6HJY4A_US_en_US?uid=m6jrthmp     If you live in a state with a state income tax, you might need to make estimated payments to your state.   https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/small-business-taxes/the-home-office-deduction/L1RZyYxzv https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/estimated-taxes/make-estimated-tax-payments/L5svMESaC_US_en_US?uid=mdna5aoh     https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/calculators/self-employed/   https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/self-employed-don-t-miss-these-tax-moves/00/3400413     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/enter-schedule-c/L5Fz3j5us_US_en_US?uid=m6a6gknk   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/payroll-additions-deductions/qualify-qualified-business-income-deduction/L0rM2cIIQ_US_en_US?uid=m5zpoxad   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/self-employment-taxes/self-employed-expenses-deduct/L37ZS1B8T_US_en_US?uid=m6fntpg7  

How do you know that someone is using your information?     https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900655-what-to-do-if-you-suspect-tax-related-identity-theft     Most important) Follow the IRS procedures for reporting a fraudulent return, documented here: www.irs.gov/uac/Taxpayer-Guide-to-Identity-Theft   IRS INFORMATION REFERRAL TO REPORT VIOLATION OF TAX LAW https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f3949a.pdf     If your Social Security number is compromised and you know or suspect you are a victim of tax-related identity theft, take these additional steps: Respond immediately to any IRS notice; call the number provided. Complete IRS Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit. Then print and mail or fax according to the instructions.  Continue to pay your taxes and file your tax return, even if you must do so by paper.       6-digit IP NUMBER FROM IRS   https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USIRS/bulletins/2af48f0?reqfrom=share     https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin   to get you new PIN from the IRS - https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/retrieve-your-ip-pin  

You can update the information that is in your online TT account: https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/account-updates/help/how-do-i-update-my-turbotax-account-information/00/25927   When you prepare your tax return you must go to MY INFO and enter the mailing address that you want the IRS to use if they need to mail you a letter or a check.  

Sorry---not sure what confused you, but you cannot prepare a 1040X on a phone now.  It is too late.  You need the desktop software.       https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-change-correct-return-already-filed/L4VjJ9BA2_US_en_US?uid=m76mq6z2    Do not expect quick results from amending. It can take four months or more for the IRS to process an amended return.     You can watch for information here: