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It should be automatic.  The 6,000/12,000 senior deduction will be calculated on 1040 Schedule 1-A page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors which goes to 1040 line 13b. It is separate and in addition to the Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e. Turbo Tax automatically includes it if you qualify.   1040 Schedule 1-A, page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s1a.pdf

I had this same issue.   My returns were encrypted, but I don't think that matters. Tried with 3 different returns.  Same result, that is,  "Continue" on transfer beeped and did nothing else. I then opened "TurboTax 2024" app on same machine, and took recommended updates.  I opened one of the returns and duplicated it.  Quit TurboTax2024.   Opened TurboTax2025, and attempted transfer again, and it worked.   At first I thought it was the duplication, but now I think it was something else, because importing of other returns I hadn't touched now worked too. I'm suspecting there were late changes in last years TurboTax, and that somehow changed how the old returns are imported in TurboTax 2025. Don't know if this applies to unencrypted case or not.  YMMV

No.   You have to file each year separately .     Online is only for 2025 now. Online for 2024 and prior is closed now so you can not start a new 2024 or prior return or finish one. You have to do each year separately How to prepare a prior year return https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-prepare-a-prior-year-tax-return/00/25984 To do a prior year return you have to buy the Desktop program here, https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products You will need Windows 10 or Mac Ventura 13 to install it on. If you can't install the Desktop program or if you have a simple return and want to file for free, you can fill out the blank IRS forms by hand. Here are some basic forms….. Here is the IRS 2024 Form 1040 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2024.pdf or if you want bigger type use 1040SR for Seniors, https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2024.pdf And 2024 Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2024.pdf Sch 1 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2024.pdf Sch 2 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2024.pdf Sch 3 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2024.pdf Then when you do file 2025 enter 0 for the 2024 AGI since you are filing 2024 late. You have to print and mail prior year returns. 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 UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS received the return. Don’t forget state.

You can enter 1099NEC and Self Employment Income into Online Deluxe but if you have any expenses you will have to upgrade to Premium version. Or use any of the Desktop Download programs. Where to enter business expenses https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/where-do-i-enter-my-self-employment-business-expenses-like-home-office-vehicle-mileage-and-supplies/01/27109

ITC 23(a) (2)Year credit allowed The credit with respect to any expense shall be allowed— (B)in the case of an expense paid or incurred during or after the taxable year in which such adoption becomes final, for the taxable year in which such expense is paid or incurred.   so if you paid adoption expenses in 2025, complete form 8839