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I just recieved an email thst the fees were deducted from my federal return. I've also checked my state return and it is still showing a different routing & checking account nuberthat doesn't belong to me. Will this be corrected or do I need to contact the illinois department of revenue?! Thank you,   Sarah

The TurboTax Premier edition is desktop software that is installed on a personal computer.  Using the TurboTax desktop editions there is a $25 charge to e-file a state tax return.  This charge can be avoided by printing and mailing the state tax return. The TurboTax desktop editions come with 5 free federal tax return e-files.  You had to use one of the federal tax return e-files since the state return could not be e-filed without the federal return being e-filed.   Why do you think you need a refund since you used the TurboTax desktop editions to complete and file both your federal and state tax returns?

@Denneyr1437 Once a tax return has been Accepted by the IRS or a State, TurboTax receives no further information concerning the tax return or the status of any tax refund.   If you requested to have the TurboTax account fees deducted from your federal tax refund, the IRS will send the refund to a third party processor to have the fees and the $40 service charge deducted. The third party processor will deduct the TurboTax fees plus the $40 service charge and then attempt to direct deposit the remaining refund balance into the account that you entered on your tax return. For the status of your tax refund you will need to contact the third party processor, Santa Barbara Tax Product Group, using their website - https://www.sbtpg.com/ Tax Products Group Contact Information - https://help.sbtpg.com/hc/en-us/articles/230084587-Contact-Information Call 1-877-908-7228 Or email - TPG-CSsupport@greendotcorp.com

From the On Demand Tax Guidance for Percentage of business use (Asset Entry Worksheet Line 6:(   If your percentage of business use has changed from last year, the depreciation calculations handle the change automatically once you enter this year's percentage. Do NOT change your entries for "Cost" or "Prior depreciation" because of a change in your percentage of business use (unless business use drops from above 50% to 50% or less; see note below). However, you must check "No" on line 43 (Use IRS tables for MACRS property?) since you cannot use the tables to compute depreciation when your percentage of business use changes. The actual computation formula is not shown in the software. But your assumption is basically correct, the depreciation deduction should not change over the life of a rental asset with 100% business use. The actual deduction would be reduced by a lower business use, but the annual base depreciation amount should be the same.

If the income was reported on a Form 1099-R, then use the instructions in the following TurboTax help article to enter your information.  If it was a different type of Form 1099, please respond with what tax form you received.   Where do I enter my 1099-R?   @Doylerobi 

My question is I purchased the Turbo Tax Home and Bus at the store. Tried to use it on my IPad and it would not download. Found out it can not be used on IPad. Then I logged in and started using online version.  Btw it costs 2 times more to use the online version.  I now have access to a windows based computer. Pretty sure I will be able to download and open.  Can I still use my login and account to use the downloaded version without paying the outlandish cloud based version?

TurboTax does not have the ability to provide exact dates for when the California tax refund will arrive for 2026 e-file or the specific date your TurboTax refund portion is sent to your bank.   The timing of the state tax refund depends on the California Franchise Tax Board processing time. TurboTax sends your portion of any TurboTax refund advance or refund processing fees according to their payment schedule, usually shortly after your return is accepted. For the most accurate details, monitor your bank account for the deposit and check the California state refund status through their official channels directly in TurboTax where available.

Whether he owed or got a refund for federal is not relevant as they are totally processed separately by two different entities.    However, you can respond to the adjustment letter with a statement that says that you disagree and the return was correct as transmitted and reference exemption Note on line 9 If someone else can claim you as a dependent, check box 9e, enter 0 on line 9a and enter $1,500 on line 9e, which is what was done.     On the letter you received, you have been given a way to respond.  Sometimes you can just call the number on the form.  

Include the $1 you paid as estimated taxes paid with extension. That would lower your tax due (if any).   When requesting an extension of time to file your original return, you don't need to include a payment. In fact, you can file an extension when you're expecting a refund.

For the PA return look in the upper right hand of the PA-40 under where it says official use only and you should see a check mark in the box for amended return.  PA does not have a separate return, just a check box to indicate that it is an amended return. 

TurboTax does not receive any kind of tax refund, federal or state.   Did you e-file your state tax return and was it accepted? Only the IRS and your State control when and if a Federal or State tax refund is Approved and Issued.   You complete your tax return by finishing all 3 Steps in the File section. In Step 3, to e-file your tax return, you must click on the large button labeled "Transmit my returns now".   After completing the File section and e-filing your tax return you will receive two emails from TurboTax. The first email when your tax return was transmitted and the second email when the tax return has either been accepted or rejected.   Note - Once a tax return has been Accepted by the IRS or a State, TurboTax receives no further information concerning the tax return or the status of any tax refund.  Only the taxpayer listed on the tax return can obtain the status of a tax refund or a tax return.   To check the status of an e-filed return, open up your desktop product or log into your TurboTax Online Account. You can find your status within the TurboTax product. If accepted by the state use this TurboTax support FAQ to check the state tax refund status - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_...

It should match your Federal Child and DEPENDENT Care Credit, not your Federal Child Tax Credit. Look at your federal form 2441 line 9a, is that the same number as what you see for your PA Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit?    

The IRS/States is currently processing a high volume of e-filed returns, so it can take several days for your payments to go through.  The IRS/States may debit the payment after the deadline. Also, it can take the banks another few days to post the debit to your account. As long as you filed you return or extension on or before April 15, 2026, and you selected April 15, 2026, or earlier as your payment date, you won't get penalized for late payment. If you don't see the debit in your bank account 7–10 days after their return has been accepted,  call the IRS e-file Payment Services at 888-353-4537 or contact your state tax agency.   How do I contact my state Department of Revenue?