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The address at the top of page 1 of the 1040 is the address the IRS will use to send any correspondence to if they need to communicate with you.    If you are talking about your address on the 1040-V, that address is less important - what is important is your name and Social Security number.

Once your return is filed, TurboTax has no control over the processing or the timing when the IRS/State releases your refund.    The IRS states that most federal tax refunds are issued within 21 days of acceptance, however, some may take longer if they require additional review. Also, by law, the IRS cannot issue EITC or ACTC refunds before mid-February. This applies to your entire refund, not just the portion related to those specific credits.   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? Why does Where's My Refund say "approved" but TurboTax still says "accepted"? Why do some refunds take longer than others? What if my IRS refund is taking longer than 21 days?

Once a tax return has been Accepted by the IRS or a State, TurboTax receives no further information concerning the tax return or the status of any tax refund.   If accepted by the state use this TurboTax support FAQ to check the state tax refund status - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_...   See this for how to contact your state department of revenue - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/help/how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue/01/25573?search-action-id=623337587815&search-result-uid=25573

1)  Yes, i verified that all 6 Idaho properties have the box checked for "Qualified Business Income" entity.   The federal return shows QBI income from these properties correctly on form 899A, and on the "QBI component (Enterprise #1)" form, and on the "QBI component Ded Summary" form. 2)  How do I check "if the software has categorized my income as passive without a business designation?   Why could this only be happening on the Idaho return and not on the federal return?  The screenshot in my original post shows that the Idaho interview question about the source of my QBI income, and it clearly shows that TurboTax is listing a "federal amount" of 0 for my Qualified business income, and this 0 amount is not something that it will let me edit.  Where exactly is turbo tax getting this number from? 3) Federal Form 8995A (1) is correctly populated and filled out.   Even in forms mode, I can't edit or fix the federal amount of QBI on the Idaho state forms and worksheets without using the "override" function. I don't want to use the "override" function and then have to paper file forms.  I would like to get to the root cause of this problem, and if it is a bug in the software (Which I think it is), then I would like it to be fixed.  Thank you.

To access your tax returns (current or prior year) you will sign into the TurboTax website with the user ID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/   Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents click on Show.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)   As an alternative for current year return, when you sign onto your online account and land on the Tax Home web page, scroll down and click on Add a State (You will not really be adding a state).    This will take you back in to the 2025 online tax return.   Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen.  Find the Print Center and choose the year you want to print.  If you want your full return including worksheets, choose the option Include government and TurboTax worksheets.   In TurboTax Online, follow these steps to print/view your return and all of the informational worksheets after you have filed:   Sign in to TurboTax Scroll down to Your Tax Returns & Documents Select 2024 and then Add a State (You aren't actually adding a State but this gets you back into the Print Center) From the left panel Select Tax Tools, scroll down a little and select Print Center Select Print, save or preview this year's return Select the 2024 Federal and/or State return box Choose to Include TurboTax and government worksheets Select View or Print Forms

To access your tax returns (current or prior year) you will sign into the TurboTax website with the user ID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/   Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents click on Show.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)   As an alternative for current year return, when you sign onto your online account and land on the Tax Home web page, scroll down and click on Add a State (You will not really be adding a state).    This will take you back in to the 2025 online tax return.   Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen.  Find the Print Center and choose the year you want to print.  If you want your full return including worksheets, choose the option Include government and TurboTax worksheets.   In TurboTax Online, follow these steps to print/view your return and all of the informational worksheets after you have filed:   Sign in to TurboTax Scroll down to Your Tax Returns & Documents Select 2024 and then Add a State (You aren't actually adding a State but this gets you back into the Print Center) From the left panel Select Tax Tools, scroll down a little and select Print Center Select Print, save or preview this year's return Select the 2024 Federal and/or State return box Choose to Include TurboTax and government worksheets Select View or Print Forms

Once your return is filed, TurboTax has no control over the processing or the timing when the IRS releases your refund.    Your refund could be offset. The IRS and State Governments have the ability to offset a refund to pay for certain past due debts.  You generally will receive a letter stating what the offset was for.    The IRS provides a toll-free number, (800) 304-3107, to call for information about tax offsets.   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? Why does Where's My Refund say "approved" but TurboTax still says "accepted"? Why do some refunds take longer than others? What if my IRS refund is taking longer than 21 days?

Without being able to compare your return from last year to this year, it is hard to say for sure, but a lower-than-expected refund is typically caused by shifts in income, credit eligibility changes, or more accurate tax withholding throughout the year.   Another reason may be due to The Earned Income Tax Credit. The EITC is highly sensitive to your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). The amount of your AGI can either increase or decrease your EITC.     Also, if your employer withheld less tax from your paychecks throughout 2025, you received that money "upfront" in your take-home pay rather than waiting for it as a large lump sum refund.   To see exactly where the money went, compare your 2024 and 2025 returns: Select Tax Tools > Tools from the left menu. Select View Tax Summary. Compare the following lines to your 2024 return: Total Income: Did your earnings increase? Total Credits: Is this significantly lower than last year? (Check Schedule 3 and Form 8812). Total Payments/Withholding: Did you pay in less through your employer?

Sign in to your TurboTax account, go to the My Info section, delete your name completely, and enter it again. Then go back to the File tab and try again. (Keep in mind to use upper and lower case properly).    Be sure the name exactly matches Social Security Administration (SSA) data.   If you still cannot e-file, you must print and mail your return.   

Did you mark your return as someone is claiming you?   If a dependent mistakenly indicated no one can claim them and causes a rejection of the parent's return, the IRS now allows the first-listed (primary) taxpayer (such as the parent) to get an IP PIN and still successfully efile and avoid having to file a return on paper.   Your dependent will need to amend their return to indicate someone else is claiming them. See this TurboTax FAQ for help with amending.   The IP Pin will change each and every year. This is an Identity Protection Pin.      You can get an Identity Protection pin here, or if you lost your IP PIN, you can go here to Retrieve IP PIN.    Here are two ways to navigate to the section to enter the 6 digit IP PIN:     Log in and open your return ("Take me to my return") Once the return is open, then go to the Federal Taxes tab. Subtab Other Tax Situations Scroll down to Other Return Info. Choose Identity Protection PIN and Start (or Revisit.) Next screen asks:  "Did you or any of your dependents get an IP PIN from the IRS for this year's taxes?" Or another way:  Open your return if not already open.  ("Take me to my return.") Once the return is open, click at the top on MY ACCOUNT, then choose TOOLS. In the Tools window choose TOPIC SEARCH. Enter IP PIN without quotes. In the selection list highlight IP PIN and click GO. Next screen asks:  "Did you or any of your dependents get an IP PIN from the IRS for this year's taxes?" There is a new procedure the IRS started last year for TY2024. It allows returns that claim dependents who have already been claimed on another taxpayer’s return to be efiled.   Since your son already claimed himself, your return is getting rejected. You can get an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) for him, enter this on your return and re-file electronically.   Here are some good references: IR-2024-294 Age, name or SSN rejects, errors, correction procedures Protect Yourself From Tax-Related Identity Theft: Get an Identity Protection PIN

If you want to make changes or add a document to a tax return that has already been filed and accepted by the taxing agency, you should follow these guidelines.  You must first wait until the initial return is completely processed.  You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return.  Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return.   The refund calculator will start new at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due  Only make changes to the areas of your return that need to be corrected.  You have three years from the date you filed your return or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment  Select your product below and follow the instructions.  Amend TurboTax Online  Amend TurboTax CD/Download      Here's how you can check: How to Check your E-file Status

The senior deduction gets added to your standard deduction.  If you do not see it reflected on your return it is likely you do not qualify for the deduction.     For individuals, the deduction begins to phase out when your income reaches $75,000.  If your income is $175,000 or higher, you won’t qualify.   For married filing jointly, the deduction begins to phase out when your income reaches $150,000. If your income is $250,000 or higher, you won’t qualify. To claim this in TurboTax:   Go to the deduction selection screen. Choose either the standard deduction or itemizing your deductions. TurboTax will claim this deduction for you if you qualify. What's the new tax law for the senior deduction?