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Do you wish to file an extension? An extension does not grant a taxpayer additional time to pay taxes, which remain due on April 15, 2026. Even if the full amount cannot be paid by the deadline, filing an extension is still recommended to avoid the assessment of the failure-to-file penalty. A tax extension grants taxpayers until October 15, 2026, to file their tax returns, providing additional time beyond the standard April 15, 2026, deadline. To avoid the assessment of a failure-to-file penalty, taxpayers must file for an extension by the April 15 date. No further extensions are permitted past October 15, 2026. How do I file an IRS tax extension? Free federal tax extension is now available   @sherm32   

When you open your return, there should be a message to 'fix my return' so you can refile.  If you can give the error code here, we'll try to help.   Here's How to Fix a Rejected Return.   If you need extra time, filing an extension by April 15, 2026, moves your submission deadline to October 15. But remember any taxes owed are still due in full by the original April 15 date.       @tjfranks   

The amounts in the dollar boxes of the split forms must sum to the amount in the corresponding box of the original form.  The portion rolled over to the Roth IRA would typically be the amount in box 5, so boxes 1 and 5 of the form for the portion rolled over to the Roth IRA would both contain the amount shown in box 5.  The remainder of the amount in box 1 of the original would go in box 1 of the form for the portion rolled over to the traditional IRA and the amount in box 5 of that form would be zero.

If you filed with TurboTax last year: Sign in to TurboTax and go to Tax Home. Scroll down to Your tax returns & documents. Select View adjusted gross income (AGI). If you already filed your 2025 tax return, you must select 2024 first. If you filed with TurboTax last year but used a different email address and account, your AGI might be there. Try to sign in with another email address (you'll need to sign out of this account first), or find out how to access your other accounts. If you didn't file with TurboTax last year: If you have your 1040 or 1040NR return you filed with the IRS for 2024, look on Line 11 for your AGI.   If you don’t have your 2024 return, you can order a free digital transcript of your return from the IRS. You can view your online transcript immediately, while a mailed transcript takes 5–10 days to receive. Choose tax return transcript when asked what type of transcript you want.   If you still don't find your AGI, paper file your return. The IRS requires your 2024 AGI to verify your identity for e-filing, but if you paper file, you don't need your AGI.   If you need extra time, filing an extension by April 15, 2026, moves your submission deadline to October 15. But remember any taxes owed are still due in full by the original April 15 date.

it was in TT under state taxes Missouri just a page in the app after lets work on your state returns click on MO edit page comes up out of state credit summary it shows Ks... click edit... we see youre taking a tax credit.... pulls up Income from Kansas and says Federal AGI and has a number I don't know how they calculated when I click more info I get; "Enter federal AGI on which the taxpayer was required to pay a state income tax to another state, and that were subject to Missouri income tax." If I don't change the number and click continue I get to the page that has the 377 in the box for total missouri subtractions    

Do you mean you prepared a 2023 return that was rejected or was just not ever filed?   If so, you can retrieve it to file by mail:  You will be able to access the 2023 return you started by using the exact same account and user ID that you used when you started it.   But you can no longer use online software for any further changes.       Start a 2025  return online and enter some personal information  so that the menu on the left opens up and lets you access your past year returns.   Online tax preparation and e-filing for 2023  returns is now permanently closed.    Now it is too late to use online software or to e-file. If you have any changes/corrections at all to make to your 2023 return, you now have to complete it using desktop software, which you must download to a full PC or Mac  (not to a mobile device).Then you need to print, sign and mail it.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/printers-printing/finish-prior-year-return-started-turbotax-online/L9Oe4M90A_US_en_US?uid=m68tffpe   If you already paid for your online software you can ask customer support for a download of the desktop software.   They are available from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pacific time   https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899263-what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number     If you are getting a refund, there is no penalty for filing late.  If you owe tax due, then file and pay the amount due as shown on the Form 1040, but expect a bill later from the IRS for the penalty and interest you will owe.  Only the IRS will calculate this—TurboTax will not calculate it.     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/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.           If you have not yet prepared a 2023 return at all:   You cannot change the tax year.   The current online program is for 2025 only.   Only a 2025 return can be prepared online and only a 2025 return can be e-filed.   Online preparation and e-filing for 2022, 2023, and  2024 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 2022, 2023, or 2024  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     https://www.irs.gov/refunds   Refunds for tax years 2021 or earlier have been forfeited and will not be paid to you even if shown on the tax return form.  But if you owe tax due, you will still have to pay, and you will be billed later for the interest and penalties owed.  TurboTax will not calculate the penalties or  interest.   That will be done by the IRS/state after they receive your return with your payment of the tax due as shown on the tax form(s).       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/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.      

It can be simple or complicated. Under the US-UK Tax Treaty, the UK Pension is  taxable only in your country of residence (the US). The UK State Pension is  ordinary income on the federal. If you live in a state with state tax, it may qualify for a deduction or exemption. If you are only filing a federal return or your state offers no special treatment: To report it as Miscellaneous Other Income: go to the federal income section scroll to the bottom Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C, Start Scroll to the bottom Other reportable income, Start Other taxable income? Select YES Description  - Foreign social security Amount, enter your amount Continue For state tax treatment, enter it as a 1099-R, a normal entry for normal pension follow these steps: Log back into your return Go to Federal Income section Select 1099R and Edit Continue through entry screen, You will have to use a fake EIN/TIN, need 9 digits of mostly 9, for example  99-9999991  Convert to USD IRA box is blank Continue Public Safety Officer, NO Continue Where is this from? usually None of the Above, but select the correct answer for you Continue Select From a qualified plan What did you do? Select something else, cash, etc Continue Periodic payments? Select yes, you get monthly checks Continue Withdrawal due to disaster? Select NO Continue Here is a comparison of the FATCA (Form 8938) and FBAR requirements.   If you need extra time, filing an extension by April 15, 2026, moves your submission deadline to October 15. But remember any taxes owed are still due in full by the original April 15 date.  Pay through either Direct Pay or your individual online account. See if you need to file a state extension.  

Also, check for typos.  The following state and local taxes can be deducted on your federal income tax return as part of the SALT deduction:   income or general sales taxes real estate taxes personal property taxes You can deduct state and local income taxes withheld from your paycheck during the tax year. This amount is found on the W-2 form you get from your employer.   You can also deduct withheld state and local income taxes reported on:   Form W-2G (gambling winnings) Form 1099-G (unemployment compensation) Form 1099-R (retirement plan distributions) Form 1099-MISC (miscellaneous income) Form 1099-NEC (nonemployee compensation)

Report only the expenses that relate to the period when the property was available to be rented (even if you had no tenants). For example, if you lived there until the end of June and paid $1200 for insurance, you would report 6/12 x $1200 = $600 insurance for the rental.   If the property could be rented but you had no tenants, that time does count for the time the property was a rental.   If you need extra time, filing an extension by April 15, 2026, moves your submission deadline to October 15. But remember any taxes owed are still due in full by the original April 15 date.

If you're using TurboTax Desktop, in FORMS you can indicate student status on the Person on Return Worksheet.  In TurboTax Online, revisit the My Info section and indicate your dependent is a 'student'.   @scoburn50