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If you used the download (desktop)version of TurboTax (TT), that is, you currently have TT 2024 on your computer, make a copy of your 2024 return (click file / save as). Name it something like "2025 Preliminary" and then replace your 2024 entries with your 2025 estimates. It won't be exact because the program uses 2024 tables and numbers. But, it should be close enough for most purposes. I use the override feature to change the standard deduction and MAGI numbers, on the forms, where appropriate. This doesn’t work with TT online (TTO), because you will override your 2024 return

yes prior year is only a guide, if this is an issue it's best to go with a fund that consistently invests directly in Treasuries and not the repo market, and has the higher % even if it varies between 80-100% it will be above the limit e.g. VUSXX.  There's sometimes a difference in trade cutoff/settlement for the funds which may affect liquidity, otherwise they're usually similar yields etc.

It depends on the details. The 1098-T is only an informational document. The numbers on it are not required to be entered onto your tax return.  However, receipt of a 1098-T frequently means the student's parent (and sometimes the student) is  eligible for a tuition credit or possibly the student has taxable scholarship income.  The 1098-T is usually reported on the parent's (not the student's) tax return.   There's a new urban myth among college students that says they can get a $1000 from the government just for filing a tax form. For most of them, they simply aren't eligible. A full time unmarried student, under age 24, even if you don't qualify as a dependent, is only eligible for the refundable portion of the American Opportunity Credit if he supports himself by working. You cannot be supporting yourself on parental support, 529 plans or student loans & grants. It is usually best if the parent claims that credit.  You cannot claim the (up to) $1000 refundable credit if you are, or can be, claimed as a dependent by someone else.   If  some of your scholarship is taxable, the 1098-T may have to be reported on your return, either in addition to the parent's or instead of.   

If in the desktop version, go to View, then Forms, then click the "Charity Contrib" form. That form shows charitable contribution carryovers for the past five years. TurboTax should apply carryovers as allowed until they expire after five years if unused.

Well the Online version doesn't open until Dec 17, 2025.  You can buy the Desktop program now and enter amounts into that.  The Desktop program can do multiple returns so you can test, etc.   You can buy the Desktop Download program here or in stores or online like Amazon, Costco, etc. https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download You need a full Windows 11 or Mac OS 13 14 Sonoma computer to install it.

The desktop programs came out today Nov 6 (Nov 4 if you have the Advantage membership).   If you bought the License Code have you tried to download and install it here?   How to get started with the Desktop program, install and activate it https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/product-delivery/download-software-turbotax-com/L7u9oLEkq_US_en_US?uid=luqgvzrd

The in-place upgrade of my Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 virtual machine to Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 was successful, with no issues noted (except that Windows 11 is a pig :@)   It turns out that this virtual machine did not have a virtual TPM chip enabled in the virtual hardware.  But TurboTax for TY2025  installed just fine, and activated without a hitch.  So there should be no need for a TPM chip on a physical PC -- at least as far as TurboTax 2025 is concerned.   See screenshot below after TurboTax was activated (this is Home & Business edition).  Again, it's obvious they really want to move us off the Desktop product ASAP.   Also @VolvoGirl this answers your question as to whether or not migration to the Online product requires any further payment.  Apparently that's not required (for now at least).  However, per the dialog "TurboTax Online is available starting December 17, 2025".  Also note all this extra fine print:   *Includes one federal and state return. Additional fees apply for more returns, upgrades, and add-ons. File by April 16, 2026.  $10 Retail Club credit and TurboTax Advantage benefits such as Audit Defense, do not transfer to TurboTax Online.