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The Schedule HBC (First Time and Second Chance Home Buyer Savings Account) is generated because a "Yes" was accidentally selected (or a $0 was entered in a field that should have been left completely blank)..   Since we can't see your return, you can try one of these options below (in order of "severity).   Option 1: Open or continue your return. Under Alabama State tab, Click on the Income or Adjustments section. Look for First Time Second Chance Homebuyer Accounts, and Select YES (even though it's not true). If there are any $0 or numbers (next screen), delete (boxes should be empty), and Click Continue. Now, click the "Back" button (or revisit that section) and Select NO. Continue through the screens until the end. Option 2: Open or continue your return. Click on Tax Tools (left menu), and Click on Tools, and then Click on Delete a form. Find Schedule HBC and delete it. Immediately Sign Out of TurboTax (do not just close the tab). Clear your browser cache/cookies. Sign back in and run the Review again. TurboTax FAQ: How to clear your cache.   TurboTax FAQ: How do I delete cookies?   Desktop/Download Version: Open or continue your return. Click on Forms Mode (top right). Find Schedule HBC (left-hand column). Click Delete Form (bottom). Switch back to Step-by-Step mode, and re-run the Review. Option 3: Open or continue your return. Under State Taxes tab, find the option to Delete State (delete the entire Alabama return). Wait 30 seconds, then click "Add State" to start Alabama over. Your Federal return is already done, so the state return will pull that data back in automatically (make sure that you Select "No" on the Homebuyer Savings Account screen).. Please let us know if this doesn't work, and we can explore other options.

Yes, I was at the screen where you choose online or begin a new return. I started a new return because I had trouble downloading 2024 tax files the 1st time.  Once I eventually get back how do you open 2024 tax files inside 2025 turbotax

That's the problem, TT does not have that option.  It keeps giving me error: Form 5695 : A - Windows and skylights is selected but no entry present. There is no way to correct error other than inputting directly on form 5695.

@jwhuss wrote: Can I use Canadian version for US Taxes?   No. You must use the TurboTax Canada editions for a Canadian tax return. And you must use the TurboTax US editions for a US tax return.

To enter, edit or delete estimated taxes paid (Federal, State, Local) - Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business) Click on Deductions and Credits Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown) Scroll down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid On Estimated Tax Payments, click on the start or update button   On Federal estimated taxes for 2025 (Form 1040-ES), click the start button   Federal estimated taxes paid are entered on Form 1040 Line 26

You say you paid your tax due by entering a credit card.  Did you pay your TurboTax fees?   Did you e-file? DID YOU E-FILE?   Did you e-file?   Did you go through all three steps of the FILE section and click a big orange button that said “Transmit my returns now?”     When you e-file your return you will get two emails from TurboTax.  The first one will say your return has been transmitted; the second one will tell you the IRS has accepted  or rejected your federal e-file.  If you filed a state return, there will be a third email (usually a day or two later) that tells you if the state e-file was accepted or rejected.   Check your e-file status:   https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/    What does it say in your account?  Does it show that the return was accepted?   Or does it say something else---like "rejected," "printed," or "ready to mail?”  

This is for 2025. At this point, it doesn't seem like I can reduce "taxes" anymore than I can. The state tax isn't budging as it is against the social security benefits. Is there a way to not take any of this now and take it next year against higher income? Seems a waste since the start up costs aren't doing anything to lower state taxes. No feds.   

You cannot enter an amount directly on Lines 18 - 20 on the Form 5695 in Forms mode.  You must enter your costs for the insulation, doors or windows in the TurboTax interview using Step-by-Step.   To enter Home Energy Credits - Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business) Click on Deductions and Credit Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown) Under Your Home On Home Energy Credits, click the start or update button

No one else has access to your account, so no, we cannot delete it.   If you did not file, pay or register, you can clear out the information you entered and just abandon the account.     If you have not registered, paid or e-filed you can clear and just not start over. CLEAR AND START OVER   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/change-service-level/clear-start-turbotax-online/L37BZFuBV_US_en_US?uid=m6b26ost  

How can I see my TurboTax  fees?  https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-account-billing/review-fees-turbotax-online/L1XnIzgzg_US_en_US?uid=m682vq7k     No one in the user forum can resolve a billing issue.  If you have a question about your TurboTax fees or billing, make sure you use the word “billing” in your request for help.  Do not use the word “refund.”   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/account-management/contact-turbotax/L2y9ZKpQB_US_en_US?uid=m5s9l2vh