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@turnermatt wrote: I removed my current entry for 1095-A & re-entered my info and then it worked & updated my taxes due amount from $0 to >$0 and I was able to submit my refiling. Good news!  Yes, removing a form and re-entering it can sometimes solve pesky problems.  I'm glad you figured it out.  Good luck.

@ Levidouglaswooten  You will need to explain that more.   First of all, what are you doing?   You cannot efile a 2023 return with TurboTax at this point in time.   A 2023 return would have to be printed, signed, dated, and postal mailed.   But more importantly, how did you prepare a 2023 return?  Online TurboTax can only prepare a 2024 return at this point in time.    To prepare a 2023 return requires the 2023 desktop software installed on one's computer.   Did you currently use Online TurboTax at this point in time to mistakenly prepare a 2023 return in the 2024 online program?

E-filing is permanently closed for 2023; a 2023 return can only be filed by mail.   What software did you use to prepare a 2023 return?   If you are trying to use the current online software you are using the wrong program.   Online can only be used for 2024; if you already prepared and e-filed a 2024 return that is why it is saying you already filed.     Online preparation and e-filing for 2021, 2022, and  2023 is permanently closed. Note:  The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac.  It cannot be used on a mobile device.   To file a return for a prior tax year  If you need to prepare a return for 2021, 2022, or 2023  you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign,  and mail the return(s) https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/ You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.   Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0   When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.   Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.  

TurboTax Business is a desktop download software that can only be used on Windows. The only way to use that version is to purchase the download and use the license code to download it.     If you used online TurboTax Business it could only have been a "Live" Assisted version or a "Live" Full Service version.  There is no "do-it-yourself" online version of TurboTax Business.   So--you need to determine what version of the software you used.   Many people have multiple TT accounts and forget how to access them.  Log out of the account you are in now.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/account-management/many-intuit-accounts-turbotax/L9aVfKS1Z_US_en_US?uid=ll5g6zcx Account Recovery       https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/product-setup/connect-tax-expert-turbotax-live/L73wOZD5D_US_en_US?uid=m8zw1pbb     https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/how-to-contact-my-full-service-expert/00/1950947    

  You have to access your own account and/or  print it for yourself using exactly the same account and user ID that you used when you prepared the return.    https://myturbotax.intuit.com/   Start a 2024 return online and enter some personal information  so that the menu on the left opens up and lets you access your past year returns.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/01/27010     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-2021-turbotax-online-return-pdf/L8dHfRkpT_US_en_US?uid=m5y4ch1y   Many people have multiple TT accounts and forget how to access them.  Log out of the account you are in now.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/account-management/many-intuit-accounts-turbotax/L9aVfKS1Z_US_en_US?uid=ll5g6zcx Account Recovery     Or did you use the desktop version of TurboTax?  If so, the files are on your own hard drive or any backup device you used like a flash drive.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/find-last-year-tax-data-file-tax-file-computer/L0XJvPaJr_US_en_US?uid=m6gufxei     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/data-systems/find-tax-data-file-mac/L4VNGm33S_US_en_US?uid=m6guhab0 You can get a free transcript from the IRS or for a fee of $30, an actual copy of your tax return. https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf       SAVE YOUR TAX RETURNS ! EVERY year before mid-October you should save a copy of your tax return as a pdf and print a copy of it for your records.  That way you will not be searching online frantically when you need it for a lender, FAFSA forms, your next tax return, etc.    https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-2021-turbotax-online-return-pdf/L8dHfRkpT_US_en_US?uid=m6guj526   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-2021-turbotax-online-return-pdf/L8dHfRkpT_US_en_US?uid=m78eb8pc In order to transfer a past year return to the new return you need the tax file   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-turbotax-online-return-tax-data-file/L4xwOG3LF_US_en_US?uid=m6guk3xl   NOTE:  TurboTax and the IRS save returns for seven years.  Returns older than seven years are purged.      

@Mike9241 wrote: this might work cut the cost in half and continue to use the original in-service date, etc but 100% business use for 2024. if needed change prior depreciation to what it would be if you depreciated $13750 100% for the old rental period which would come from last year's depreciation history or report. the current year should compute at $500. create a new asset with an in-service date of when the new rental starts with a life of 27.5 years 100% business use.  (assumes cost is less than fair market value) Yeah, this is probably a "clean" way of doing it (two schedule solution). That said, unfortunately for me, my actual numbers are even more complicated because the business % was different every year for a few years (so I'd need to keep track of 5 or so "property parts" which would get really unwieldy - and can't be how people do it in practice, say if they are renting out a bedroom).

> The unclear part about the mathematical method (the first option you asked about) is how/where the percentage is applied.   Exactly.   > You've got me curious now; it has been MANY years since I looked into it so I'm going to have to research it to see if there is a clearer answer anywhere.   Appreciate it, let me know what you find (I spent hours researching this and 1) couldn't find an example for this exact case and 2) every chat bot gives you a different answer and rationale, 3) I tried calling the IRS to ask about this, but they said they can't help with "advanced tax questions...").

Did you use the Desktop program?   Or the Online web version?  Are you using Windows or Mac?   You only need the file ending in .tax2023 to transfer into 2024.  Or the .tax2024 to transfer into 2025 next year.   On the old computer, Your tax files end in .tax or .tax2021 or .tax2022 or .tax2023 etc.  They should be in your Documents in a Turbo Tax folder.  You should also have the pdf files of each year.  Or search your computer for all files ending in .tax.  Also if you haven't done it,  I would open each year in the program and save it as a PDF file, go to File-Save to PDF so you don't need the program installed to view or print your return in the future like to get a mortgage or loan, etc.   What I would do is just copy the whole Turbo Tax folder that is under your Documents.  That should be where the .tax files and pdf files are stored.  Copy that folder to a flash drive or best yet is to burn it to a CD or DVD and then you will have a backup of them.   Then on the new computer copy the folder (or files) from the flash drive to your Documents folder.   The programs need to be installed from the CD or download them again.  You don't need to install them unless you need to amend or open a return.  They only support the last 3 years so you might not be able to update older years or download any state programs you need.   Since you now have to log into an Intuit Account all your downloads and licenses are listed there (even if you bought it from somewhere else) so if you need to download to install it again or install on another computer, even on the other operating system (Windows, Mac).  And the download will always be up to date with all the updates.    

You have to download and get your 2021 tax return yourself.  Nobody can access it or email it to you.     How to Access prior year online returns https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/00/27010 If you can't get the side menus to open up to access the prior year..... You need to start entering some basic Personal Info in 2024 for the side menu to open up. Just continue a little ways into 2024. I had to go though about 12 screens. If you used the Desktop CD/Download program then the only copy is on your computer and not saved or stored online. So you need to make and keep your own backups. Or request a transcript from the IRS https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript Or get a copy of your return using form 4506 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf