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Here's a problem. I checked to be notified when the update is available (for form # 3903???) and they'll let me know when it is available. The next day I get a notice it is now available for download...
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Here's a problem. I checked to be notified when the update is available (for form # 3903???) and they'll let me know when it is available. The next day I get a notice it is now available for download, so I click on update now. I've done that about six times and keep going around in circles. Went here to see if there might be some other issue.
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yes you can request a refund within 60 days of purchase and change tax s/w after decades, if you have an urgent need to input a 1099 rather than wait a few days
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The Form 3903 reference is just a bug in the email signup to be notified of when the section is ready, but you don't really need the email, check the s/w update mid next week
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This stinks...H&R Block's download is ready. Can I cancel TurboTax and get a refund and buy H&R Block? I've used TurboTax for decades and have never had this g a problem! I guess answered my own que...
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This stinks...H&R Block's download is ready. Can I cancel TurboTax and get a refund and buy H&R Block? I've used TurboTax for decades and have never had this g a problem! I guess answered my own question.
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Wait for a software update coming on January 21.
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Does desktop really work or is this the way they get us to move to internet version?
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Not true, there are NO 1099-R forms available for the 2025 tax year. Intuit says "maybe Jan 21st". Nice try.
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You have to access your own account and/or print it for yourself using exactly the same account and user ID that you used when you prepared the return.
https://myturbotax.intuit.com/
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You have to access your own account and/or print it for yourself using exactly the same account and user ID that you used when you prepared the return.
https://myturbotax.intuit.com/
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.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/01/27010
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-2021-turbotax-online-return-pdf/L8dHfRkpT_US_en_US?uid=m5y4ch1y
Many people have multiple TT accounts and forget how to access them. Log out of the account you are in now.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/account-management/many-intuit-accounts-turbotax/L9aVfKS1Z_US_en_US?uid=ll5g6zcx
Account Recovery
Or did you use the desktop version of TurboTax? If so, the files are on your own hard drive or any backup device you used like a flash drive.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/find-last-year-tax-data-file-tax-file-computer/L0XJvPaJr_US_en_US
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/data-systems/find-tax-data-file-mac/L4VNGm33S_US_en_US?uid=m6guhab0
You can get a free transcript from the IRS or for a fee of $30, an actual copy of your tax return.
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf
SAVE YOUR TAX RETURNS !
EVERY year before mid-October you should save a copy of your tax return as a pdf and print a copy of it for your records. That way you will not be searching online frantically when you need it for a lender, FAFSA forms, your next tax return, etc.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-2021-turbotax-online-return-pdf/L8dHfRkpT_US_en_US?uid=m6guj526
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-2021-turbotax-online-return-pdf/L8dHfRkpT_US_en_US?uid=m78eb8pc
In order to transfer a past year return to the new return you need the tax file
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-turbotax-online-return-tax-data-file/L4xwOG3LF_US_en_US?uid=m6guk3xl
NOTE: TurboTax and the IRS save returns for seven years. Returns older than seven years are purged.
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HOW CAN I DOWNGRADE TO A LOWER VERSION
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/change-service-level/downgrade-lower-priced-version-turbotax-online/L2IDaMvkt_US_en_US?uid=m6ilzady
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Nikki from support told me they had a glitch for people who filed for the advance already and nobody will be receiving it. Other people have gotten emails about it.
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HOW CAN I DOWNGRADE TO A LOWER VERSION
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/change-service-level/downgrade-lower-priced-version-turbotax-online/L2IDaMvkt_US_en_US?uid=m6ilzad...
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HOW CAN I DOWNGRADE TO A LOWER VERSION
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/change-service-level/downgrade-lower-priced-version-turbotax-online/L2IDaMvkt_US_en_US?uid=m6ilzady
WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY? I WANT THE FREE EDITION
The information that you can enter in Free Edition is pretty limited now. Thanks to the tax laws that began for 2018 returns, there are no more simple Form 1040EZ or 1040A's. Everything goes on a Form 1040 that has three extra "schedules" with it, and if you need any of those schedules, you are not able to use the Free Edition. Using the standard deduction instead of itemizing does NOT mean you will not need any of those schedules. If you started in the Free Edition and entered any data that required any extra forms or schedules, you have to upgrade to a paid version and if you are watching the screens carefully you are alerted to the upgrade.
TurboTax Online: Important Details about Filing Simple Form 1040 Returns
If you have a simple Form 1040 return only (no forms or schedules except as needed to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit or student loan interest), you can file for free yourself with TurboTax Free Edition, or you can file with TurboTax Live Assisted Basic at the listed price. Roughly 37% of taxpayers are eligible.
Examples of situations included in a simple Form 1040 return (assuming no added tax complexity):
W-2 income
Interest, dividends or original issue discounts (1099-INT/1099-DIV/1099-OID) that don’t require filing a Schedule B
IRS standard deduction
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Child Tax Credit (CTC)
Student loan interest deduction
Taxable qualified retirement plan distributions
Examples of situations not included in a simple Form 1040 return:
Itemized deductions claimed on Schedule A, like charitable contributions, medical expenses, mortgage interest and state and local tax deductions
Unemployment income reported on a 1099-G
Business or 1099-NEC income (often reported by those who are self-employed, gig workers or freelancers)
Stock sales (including crypto investments)
Income from rental property or property sales
Credits, deductions and income reported on other forms or schedules
1095A for marketplace health insurance
How can I see my TurboTax fees?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-account-billing/review-fees-turbotax-online/L1XnIzgzg_US_en_US?uid=m682vq7k
If your TurboTax fees are higher than expected, you can reduce them by removing add-ons (BEFORE you e-file) :
Remove Premium Services
Remove MAX Defend & Restore
Remove a state
Remove PLUS Help & Support
Remove Pay With Your Refund
Or—-Use this IRS site for other ways to file for free. There are 8 free software versions available from the IRS Free File site
https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/
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Not sure but it could be that the iRS doesn't officially open e-filing until 1/26. you could contact support
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I am having an issue where I can't use the step by step entry for IRA/Pension data - says it needs an update and when looking at more information it is for form 3903 - What does that have to do with ...
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I am having an issue where I can't use the step by step entry for IRA/Pension data - says it needs an update and when looking at more information it is for form 3903 - What does that have to do with IRA/Pension data? When will this be fixed? possible bug in 2025 IRA distribution entry fields being blocked/disabled by a form 3903 moving expenses form
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Since 2024 is somehow password-protected, the bad news is that no one can help you, not even support. You'll have to start 2025 as if 2024 didn't exist. In the futire save a complete PDF of the retu...
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Since 2024 is somehow password-protected, the bad news is that no one can help you, not even support. You'll have to start 2025 as if 2024 didn't exist. In the futire save a complete PDF of the return. That way, if problems occur, you can retrieve the info. It's also a good idea to save both the PDF and .tax2xxx to a thumb drive. Hard drives do crash, and TurboTax does not have copies of returns done on desktops.
if you use a password to sign into W11 you might try that.