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No, the IRS says that you need an identity protection PIN then you will have to get one.  Go here and create an IRS account for yourself and then get your IP PIN that way.   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.

Hi I found this information when I’m filling for 2025 at last minute. Got the same message that I have to mail the state file.  Did you try to eFile the California return? I have Form 4852 due to form 1099 withdraws to take out the excess distribution. 

Using the TurboTax online editions, only one tax return can be completed/filed per account and User ID. To start another tax return using the online editions you will need to create a new account with a new User ID and a new email address. Go to this website and click on Sign up to start another account - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/file-your-own-taxes/

DFAS Retirement 1099-R is entered as any other 1099-R.  However, there will be specific questions referring to military retirement income.   In TurboTax Online, at the screen Who is this form from?, select Financial Institution or other provider (1099-R) .     Down the left side of the screen, click on Federal. Down the left side of the screen, click on Wages & income. Scroll down to Retirement Plans Social Security.  Click the down arrow to the right. Click Start / Revisit to the right of IRA 401K Pension Plan Withdrawals. At the screen Let's find your account, select Enter a different way. At the screen How do you want to add your docs?, enter Type it in myself. At the screen Who is this form from?, select Financial Institution or other provider (1099-R).  Click Continue. Enter information from the form. See also this TurboTax Help.  

TurboTax Business is an entirely different software product from TurboTax Online/Desktop for individuals. You can either purchase and install TurboTax Business on your personal computer or use TurboTax Small Business Online (browser).

Did you have an expert file your taxes using Expert Full Service? If so, send your Tax Expert a message, select the tab with your expert's name (next to Checklist) and send a message.    For more information, refer to the TurboTax article How does ​TurboTax Expert Full Service​ work?

You may be able to add your new 2025 tax balance to an existing IRS installment agreement. You can make any desired changes by first logging into your Online Account. On the payment options page, you can revise your current plan type, payment date, and amount. Then submit your changes.   If your new monthly payment amount does not meet the requirements, you will be prompted to revise the payment amount.   See this IRS webpage for more information about payment plans.   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.  

The most common reason is the Earned Income Limit. Your deduction cannot exceed the net profit of the business it is tied to.  If your business shows a loss or very low profit after deducting the employer-equivalent portion of self-employment tax (Schedule 1, Line 15), the health insurance deduction is limited or eliminated.   Look at your Schedule C, Line 31. If that number is less than $3,530, TurboTax is intentionally limiting the deduction.

Is it a pension?   Say all of it is the RMD.   If you are the age required to take a IRA or 401K RMD it will ask you if a pension is the RMD.  Say yes.  Anything your pension pays you is considered to be the  RMD.  Traditional pensions automatically fulfill the rules of an RMD.  So for the RMD question put in the same amount as box 1.

Follow these steps: Open to Wisconsin return. Continue through Look for  "Here's the income that Wisconsin handles differently." Look under the Education category for "College Savings Program (Edvest and Tomorrow's Scholar)."  Click Start or Update. On the following screens, TurboTax will ask if you (or someone else) made contributions to a Wisconsin 529 plan.  Select Yes. You will then enter the beneficiary's name, the account number, and the amount contributed for the tax year. 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

To find the cost basis of a timeshare purchased 20 years ago in TurboTax, you must locate the original purchase contract or closing statement, as TurboTax Support notes that if records are unavailable, the IRS assumes a zero basis. Your basis is the initial purchase price plus closing costs and any legally recognized capital improvements (not maintenance fees).    The timeshare company may be able to help you with this.   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.   @edward_larsson