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TO FIND A 1095-A with healthcare.gov   How to find your 1095-A online Log in to your account. Under "Your Existing Applications," select your 2025 application — not your 2026 application. Select “Tax Forms." Download all 1095-As. Get screen-by-screen directions, with pictures (PDF, 504 KB).  

If you are using TurboTax Online. Try closing TurboTax, clearing your cache and deleting your cookies. Review the TurboTax Help article How to clear your cache and How do I delete cookies? for specific instructions for your browser. Also, reboot your computer. 

@ fditeodoro  DId you go all the way to the final screen and clicked a big button "Transmit My Returns Now?"  After that, it should have shown a screen with something, but I don't remember the words   Check your email accounts and your spam/junk folders for any email that said the returns were transmitted.   If the Tax Home shows return status of "Pending", then that means that an efile process has been initiated and is awaiting acceptance/rejection.

A 1040 is the tax return form you prepare here to send to the IRS.   If you start entering data in this software you are preparing a Form 1040.   Please look at it so you will know what you are sending to the IRS:   PREVIEW 1040 https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/preview-turbotax-online-return-filing/L77WCkvnu_US_en_US?uid=m681fkhr

You must enter the document number in addition to your ID number. Refer to the NY Dept of Motor Vehicles Sample New York DMV Photo Documents to check the number to use based on the type of ID that you have.  

You may qualify for the WA working families credit.   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.

If you are using TurboTax, search for "Elderly or Disabled Credit" in the search bar. The software will ask a series of questions about your age and income to automatically generate the correct forms for you.   As a single California resident, you can claim the Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled if you meet specific age and income requirements. This is a nonrefundable credit that reduces your state tax liability.    Eligibility Requirements for Single Filers To qualify for the 2025 tax year, you must meet all of the following criteria: You were 65 or older by December 31 of the tax year. You were a U.S. citizen or resident alien for the entire tax year. Your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) must be less than $17,500.  The total of your nontaxable Social Security, pensions, annuities, or disability income must be less than $5,000.  

Sorry, not sure what issue you are experiencing.   Your Lyft income should likely be reported as self-employment income reported on Schedule C Profit or Loss from Business.   To report expenses under Self-employment income, follow these directions.   Down the left side of the screen, click Federal. Down the left side of the screen, click Wages & Income. Click on the drop down arrow to the right of Self-employment. Click to the right of Self-employment income and expenses. Establish the self-employment activity and report the income and expense. Within the self-employment activity, add income by following these steps:   At the screen Here's your info, select Add income for this work. See also this TurboTax Help.