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In the desktop program go into "Forms" view and to form 8881.  At the top of form 8881 is the section that shows which form to link the 8881 to.  Make certain that it is linked to whichever one of you you want the first one linked to.   Then click add a form at the top and add form 8881.  When that appears make certain that it is linked to the other of you.  That should allow for the full credit amount.

Once your return is filed, TurboTax has no control over the processing or the timing when the IRS releases your refund.    Here are a few FAQs to help you track your refund: When will I get my federal tax refund? How do I track my state refund?

Thank you for explaining that depreciation starts mid-month.  I couldn't figure out why TurboTax was showing a lower depreciation than my calculation for a rental property purchased in 2025.  I was on the phone with TurboTax helpline for over an hour, and the rep couldn't figure it out either.  Thankfully, I read this response and I was able to recreate the TurboTax depreciation exactly.

Unfortunately, the IRS mandates the QMID for 2025. TurboTax is programmed to block the credit without that four-digit code to prevent a rejected return.    Per IRS 5695 Instructions: "Beginning January 1, 2025, if you are claiming the energy efficient home improvement credit for specified property placed into service in 2025, you must include the four-character alphanumeric unique qualified manufacturer identification number (QMID) for each item."

Thanks @RobertB4444 , I've restarted my computer, cleared my cache and cookies. opened a new browser windoqw, logged into TurboTax, and the below screenshots are what I See. After Clicking "Fix it now" on screenshot #1, then Clicking "Continue" on #2 (despite the message), I see the green checkmark, indicating it fixed it? do I just click "Continue to e-file" (screenshot #3) ? i don't see any indication that TurboTax changed/updated anything. Is there a way to verify this before trying to e-file again?

It’s giving me the child and other dependent tax credit and my daughter SS is valid for employment. is this a new rule? Last year I was able to claim the full child tax credit and I still did with my ITIN.

No (imo) - these refund gimmicks are not worth the cost or hassle inserting 3rd parties between you and the IRS.   Keep it simple - file normally, check the fee breakdown before your pay, pay fees upfront, and IRS will send your refund when they send it.   note it's "up to 5 days early" so it could just end up being 1 day early and it depends on when IRS sends information.   please avoid "Pay with My Refund" this costs $40 and routes your return through a 3rd party bank.   read all the smallprint here   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund-advance/turbotaxs-five-days-early-refund-delivery-options/L9U8ngZlH_US_en_US   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund-advance/difference-5-days-early-refund-advance/L44eOlu6T_US_en_US   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-account-billing/remove-pay-refund-fees-turbotax-online-change/L7UxC6ZZp_US_en_US   How to check/reduce fees: https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-account-billing/review-fees-turbotax-online/L1XnIzgzg_US_en_US   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-account-billing/reduce-fees/L3Kp3yEYs_US_en_US

Thank you @MarilynG1, I will try what you suggested.  I did not enter Property Taxes when I entered my Mortgage Interest from Form 1098 (I pay property taxes separately from my mortgage).  And the deduction the software is taking for SALT is more than double my property taxes (it's taking the maximum $40k for some reason when my property taxes are only around $13k).  In any case, I'll try to re-enter the property taxes after clearing cache/cookies and re-opening Turbo Tax.  Thanks again for your help.

If you're using TurboTax Online, go back to the Deductions Topics page and choose either Add/Edit/Review next to Medical Expenses.  If you're not able to enter your Medical Expenses (first page is prescription expenses), you can Delete the Medical Expenses Worksheet from your return.    Close TurboTax, clear your Cache and Cookies, reopen the program and you should then be able to enter your Medical Expenses.   @user17724317262 

The log in window should be from Morgan Stanley I would assume unless they use a 3rd Party to make the information for import available. Please refer to the links I provided to troubleshoot the issue you are receiving.  We can not see your screen so it's hard for us to determine what experience you had.