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The IRS has implemented strict requirements for the Four-character Qualified Manufacturer Identification Number (QMID), and their systems currently do not accept letters 'I' or 'O' in these codes. Major manufacturers like Daikin, Goodman, and Amana have been linked to the QMID I7Q6. Because this code starts with 'I', it causes an automatic rejection by the IRS e-file system, even if the manufacturer provided it. Please wait until after Feb 13 to try again as the IRS implements these changes.    You can workaround this issue by  filing by mail, or wait until the IRS is ready to accept these by e-file.   Click here for How do I file my return by mail? TurboTax Online updates for new tax laws and other features, but they are done automatically in your web browser. You do not have to manually update like in TurboTax desktop software.     If you are using TurboTax Desktop, you can manually check for updates for  your TurboTax program by clicking on "Online" in the black bar near the top of your screen and selecting "Check for Updates."   If you have additional questions regarding this, please return to TurboTax Community. We would be happy to help you.    

The 1099-Q is  only an informational document. The numbers on it are not required to be entered onto your (or your student's) tax return. The interview is complicated and it's easy to make mistakes. Avoid it if you can and you probably can.  You can just not report the 1099-Q, at all, if your student-beneficiary has sufficient educational expenses, including room & board (even if he lives at home) to cover the distribution. When the box 1 amount on form 1099-Q is fully covered by expenses, TurboTax will enter nothing about the 1099-Q on the actual tax forms. But, it will prepare a 1099-Q worksheet for your records (you don’t need it). You would still have to do the math to see if there were enough expenses left over for you to claim the tuition credit. You also cannot count expenses that were paid by tax free scholarships. References: On form 1099-Q, instructions to the recipient reads: "Nontaxable distributions from CESAs and QTPs are not required to be reported on your income tax return. You must determine the taxability of any distribution."  IRS Pub 970 states: “Generally, distributions are tax free if they aren't more than the beneficiary's AQEE for the year. Don't report tax-free distributions (including qualifying rollovers) on your tax return”. "IRS Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education states: If the entire 1099-Q went to qualified expenses, room and board, tuition, etc; then, you do not need to enter the form." 

To report this 1099-Div so that you are not double-taxed, but still comply with IRS reporting requirements, do the following:   Go to Wages & Income on the left panel within TurboTax Select +Add more income and scroll down to Investments and Savings Click the down arrow to expand and click Start to the right of Dividends on 1099-Div Click on +Add investments, then select the Dividends box and Continue Enter the information from the 1099-Div, then Continue Check the, "I need to adjust these divdends or this is an EOP distribution" box Select, "I need to adjust these dividends", then Continue In the "Tell us about your dividend adjustment" section, enter the adjustment amount, which is the dividend amount Select "Other adjustment, including restricted stock dividends reported on W-2", then Continue   Note: Be sure to compare your Form 5498, once received, to ensure that the dividends were included in the rollover amount.

Did you look at form 1040 as Jacqui12 mentioned above?  Mine showed correct taxable income and no taxable amount for the rollover.   From Jacqui12 above:  If Box 7 says G and Box 2A says $0, you are probably okay. On Turbotax, switch to your tax forms and see what is recorded on lines 5A, 5B, and 5C. 5B should state the taxable amount and 5C should have rollover checked.

No, the program will ask if you indicated that you are Married Filing Separately, but you can proceed through the program and efile without providing that information since you do not have access to it. 

After testing a scenario in TurboTax to match your situation, it appears that everything is being filled out on Form 8889 correctly.  Since you did not make a contribution to the HSA, the coverage information shown in the Smart Worksheets for each month is not needed.  This information is needed when a contribution limit must be calculated.  Additionally, the Smart Worksheet is not considered to be an actual part of Form 8889 that is filed with the IRS.  It is used by TurboTax to fill in the Form 8889.   I do not have any advice regarding the section continuing to show 'available now' even after it has been completed.  As long as the form is completed correctly and your electronic filing is not hindered, this should not be a problem.  Hopefully it will be corrected with a new update though since it can cause some confusion.   @brentGsherwood