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Anyone who had health insurance coverage issued through one of the State Marketplace Exchanges or from healthcare.gov Go to this website if you need a Form 1095-A - https://www.healthcare.gov/tax-form-1095/

People who had health insurance from healthcare.gov   ---- aka the marketplace  -- aka Affordable Care Act -- aka "Obamacare"   health insurance must enter a 1095A.   If you did not have that kind of health insurance then when it asks for a 1095A say NO to the question and move on.

Perhaps you may need to clear your cache and cookies, make sure that your W2 is indeed deleted, and then re-enter your W2 manually.   You can try clearing your cache and cookies.   Clear your cache   Your browser stores recently visited webpages as temporary files in a cache, which enables the pages to load more quickly when revisited.   However, a full or corrupted cache can cause problems in TurboTax, so sometimes you need to clear your cache (that is, remove these temporary files).   Here are the official instructions for the most popular browsers: Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge   Apple's official support site doesn't appear to contain instructions for clearing the cache in Safari. Your best bet is to search the Internet for clear Safari cache or similar search terms.   Clear your Cookies   Cookies are small files that temporarily store data on your computer. We use them to personalize your experience so you see information you already entered and not items that are irrelevant or repetitive.   On rare occasions, they may make your browser think you already did something that you still need to do. To fix that, you'll need to delete (clear) the cookies from your browser.   Each browser has a slightly different method for deleting cookies. Choose the browser you're using: Microsoft Edge Mozilla Firefox Google Chrome Safari Safari for iOS (mobile devices)   TurboTax FAQ: How to clear your cache.   TurboTax FAQ: How do I delete cookies?     Here's the general procedure for viewing a list of all the forms in your return and deleting unwanted forms, schedules, and worksheets in TurboTax Online: Open or continue your return. On Tax Home, select Start, Continue, or Pick up where you left off to enter your return. In the left menu, select Tax Tools and then Tools. In the pop-up window Tool Center, choose Delete a form. Select Delete next to the form, schedule, and worksheet in the list and follow the instructions.   TurboTax FAQ: How do I view and delete forms in TurboTax Online?    

No.  If you only have one client that you are cleaning for on Fridays, then this would just be considered a commute not business miles.  If you are going from client to client, then the mileage between clients would be considered business miles. Self-Employment taxes are 15.3% of your profit on top of your regular taxes. You are paying both your share and "the employers" share of the Social Security and Medicare taxes.  When you are an employee, you are only paying half of that.     Some things you can deduct would be cleaning supplies, advertising, equipment, or a portion of your cell phone bill if you use it to communicate with clients.     I am assuming you did not make quarterly payments throughout 2025, if you plan to do this again in 2026, it may be a good idea to make estimated quarterly payments to avoid penalties.  This will also help lower the amount you have to pay at the end of the year when you file your taxes.    Taking Business Expense Deductions

If you are referring to the "Up to 5 Days Early Refund Delivery," this program applies when ‌the IRS has processed and approved your refund, and a date for direct deposit has been given.    For example, if you go on the IRS website and the Direct Deposit is "scheduled" for "March 10th," that's when TurboTax Up to 5 Days Early Option kicks in. It isn't based on an assumption of when it might be ready, but rather on the actual date provided by the IRS.    Once the IRS approves your refund, TurboTax is notified and it will attempt to transfer your funds to your bank account.   You will receive an email letting you know if TurboTax was able to successfully deliver your refund early, or if we were unable to expedite your refund.   If TurboTax can deliver your refund early, you should see your refund in your bank account the same day you get an email from us.   For more information, click on the link below:   Up to 5 Days Early Refund Delivery     You will receive a follow-up email with a refund and timing update, if any cancellation is applicable.    You can contact TurboTax Customer Support by clicking the link below: TurboTax Phone Number  

No.  You can only enter out of pocket medical expenses that you actually paid---you cannot enter outstanding medical bills or expenses that were covered by insurance.     MEDICAL EXPENSES The medical expense deduction has to meet a rather large threshold before it can affect your return. The amount of medical (including dental, vision, etc.)  expenses that will count toward itemization is the amount that is OVER 7.5% of your adjusted gross income. You should only enter the amount that you paid in 2025—do not include any amounts that were covered by insurance or that are still outstanding.  Of course, your medical expenses plus your other itemized deductions still have to exceed your standard deduction before you will see a difference in your tax due or refund.   To enter your medical expenses go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Medical>Medical Expenses       2025 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS SINGLE $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind + $2000) MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind +1600) MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $31,500  (65 or older/legally blind + $1600) HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $23,625 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)    

Sorry--commuting to or from work is not deductible, nor is it a business expense to put on your Schedule C.   If you drive from one place that you clean to another place that you clean, you can put that mileage on your Schedule C.   Driving from home to the first house you clean is commuting.   You are not driving from a "job" when you drive from home.

it seems really strange that brokers would advertise that they don't follow the law.  I am sure you daughter understands that you're NOT taxed on the expenses that are part of your 1099, so long as you properly file your return.  I am not the one making a fool of myself by posting my misunderstanding of the rules.  You may be a great real estate agent, but you clearly don't understand how your income is taxed.  

You should have entered your mailing address in the My Info section of the program. Click on My Info on the left side of the online program screen. Click on Address and phone.  Click on Revisit In the box under Type of mailing address, click on the down arrow. Select Foreign Country   Enter your address and Continue.

Perhaps you may need to clear your cache and cookies, make sure that your W2 is indeed deleted, and then re-enter your W2 manually.   You can try clearing your cache and cookies.   Clear your cache   Your browser stores recently visited webpages as temporary files in a cache, which enables the pages to load more quickly when revisited.   However, a full or corrupted cache can cause problems in TurboTax, so sometimes you need to clear your cache (that is, remove these temporary files).   Here are the official instructions for the most popular browsers: Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge   Apple's official support site doesn't appear to contain instructions for clearing the cache in Safari. Your best bet is to search the Internet for clear Safari cache or similar search terms.   Clear your Cookies   Cookies are small files that temporarily store data on your computer. We use them to personalize your experience so you see information you already entered and not items that are irrelevant or repetitive.   On rare occasions, they may make your browser think you already did something that you still need to do. To fix that, you'll need to delete (clear) the cookies from your browser.   Each browser has a slightly different method for deleting cookies. Choose the browser you're using: Microsoft Edge Mozilla Firefox Google Chrome Safari Safari for iOS (mobile devices)   TurboTax FAQ: How to clear your cache.   TurboTax FAQ: How do I delete cookies?     Here's the general procedure for viewing a list of all the forms in your return and deleting unwanted forms, schedules, and worksheets in TurboTax Online: Open or continue your return. On Tax Home, select Start, Continue, or Pick up where you left off to enter your return. In the left menu, select Tax Tools and then Tools. In the pop-up window Tool Center, choose Delete a form. Select Delete next to the form, schedule, and worksheet in the list and follow the instructions.   TurboTax FAQ: How do I view and delete forms in TurboTax Online?    

This error is often due to form availability, internet issues, or browser glitches.    You can try the following steps to resolve this message:  Update your software. TurboTax Online updates for new tax laws and other features automatically in your web browser. If you are using TurboTax Desktop, you can manually check for updates for  your TurboTax program by clicking on "Online" in the black bar near the top of your screen and selecting "Check for Updates." Clear browser cache/cookies Click here for How to clear your cache. Click here for How do I delete cookies? Try switching to a different browser. Make sure the phone number you entered is a valid 10-digit US number.  Check if your forms are ready for filing. You can check for forms availability using this link click here.  You can Wait and Retry: Sometimes there is a temporary server issue. Try waiting a few hours and try again. Power cycle your modem and router.   You may need to file by mail.  Click here for How do I file my return by mail? Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.     

Okay I submitted it and we shall see if it's accepted.  I entered the IP PIN and the 5 digit pin for efiling signature.  Hopefully this will allow the return to be accepted.  TurboTax updates were already completed so keeping my fingers crossed.  Thank you!!