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the other thing you can check is the local sync directory for the cloud which is very-hidden by default, I suspect it won't help but worth checking, I don't think this folder is easily accessible from Finder but you can get there from command prompt.   ~/Library/Mobile Documents/com~apple~CloudDocs   it may depend how you had the cloud setup - if you were using it for all your documents and it was optimizing for space locally then the files may have only been on the cloud but not locally on your machine.   you could also try posting for advice in the Apple support community regarding the files disappearing when you click on them on the old machine if there are other tricks or places to look.

try logging into iCloud.com on browser and scroll down to the 'data recovery' and see if you get lucky there   re .tax files you should be able to download old turbotax versions from your Intuit account (2022 onwards are still supported)   soooo... no time machine backups?

I searched for MAGI….. IRS MAGI Calculations Modified adjusted gross income | Internal Revenue Service   Also see  Kiplinger about MAGI.   Scroll down to MAGI for five new tax breaks in the OBBB….. What Is Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI)? | Kiplinger

You can only do that using the Desktop program.   Then you can transfer the same 2024 into a new return.   But actually you should start both her MFS return and your new Joint return from scratch without transferring from 2024.   Were you listed first on the Joint return?   TurboTax will not allow you to remove the primary taxpayer on the return.  You can not remove a spouse or switch the order of names.  See about removing a spouse is not recommended https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/family/help/how-do-i-remove-a-former-spouse-from-my-return/00/27202

it seems you are saying you did not have an FSA during 2025. If you did, she can't have an HSA for 2025. what we don't know is if the CPHP is a high-deductible health plan high deductible HP  requirement 2025 family coverage - minimum annual deductible $3,300 - maximum annual deductible and out-of-pocket expenses excluding premiums - $16,600     if it's an HDHP with family coverage, she can contribute to her HSA up to  $8,550 + an additional $1,000 if she is 55 or over on 12/31/2025.  Contributions can be made up to 4/15/2026. The contribution becomes a tax deduction on schedule 2      as to how to open an HSA, contact a provider and see what they want.         t

  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.     hhttps://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/find-last-year-tax-data-file-tax-file-computer/L0XJvPaJr_US_en_US?uid=m6gufxei     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.            

This is the reply I got from the Office of the President if Intuit.  Not very encouraging.  They said they recognize our concerns but it looks like they are being dismissive of the harm they are doing to us.     Hello Dan, I am reaching out from TurboTax Customer Care on behalf of Intuit’s Office of the President. I am one of the specialized agents assigned to assist you. Thank you for taking the time to speak with me today. I am glad we were able to discuss your concerns in detail. As a recap of our conversation, we reviewed the discontinuation of the Its Deductible product and the frustration this has caused, particularly given your need to track multiple charitable contribution transactions and prepare for upcoming tax law changes. I acknowledged your feedback and confirmed that your concerns will be escalated to Intuit leadership for visibility and review. At this time, I advised that there is no alternative deductible tracking solution currently available. You also shared that, due to this change, you are considering using a different tax preparer that continues to offer a similar feature. If you need assistance in the future, please contact TurboTax Customer Support at [phone number removed]. Since your concerns have been addressed and documented, we will proceed with closing your case. Thank you for being a valued TurboTax customer. Respectfully, Shonda J

There are different MAGI for different things.   The maximum deduction is $6,000 for each person 65. The phaseout is 6% of the amount by which MAGI exceeds $75,000 for single or $150,000 for married filing jointly (MFJ). The MAGI is normally the same as your AGI but with some Foreign items from Form 2555 added back in. On a joint return the phaseout is calculated separately for each person, so the 6% phases out for each spouse. This deduction is intended to provide tax relief for seniors and is in addition to the existing Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions. Expires December 31, 2028. The 6,000/12,000 senior deduction will be calculated on 1040 Schedule 1-A page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors which goes to 1040 line 13b. It is separate and in addition to the Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e. Turbo Tax automatically includes it if you qualify.   1040 Schedule 1-A, page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s1a.pdf   I also made a spreadsheet to show the calculations.

Maybe you are waiting for some forms.  Click Review to see if you are missing some forms needed in order to e-file.   Many federal and state forms are not yet available.  Check here for form availability. The dates are subject to change.   Tax form availability tool     Be patient.    IF you e-file now, your return will go into “pending” until the IRS starts to accept/reject returns in late January. You cannot make any changes while the return is on the server. The IRS will start to accept/reject 2025 e-files on January 26.   And….a state return cannot be accepted until after the IRS accepts your federal return.