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No. Your charitable contributions can be deducted in the year they were made only. For example, the contributions made in 2021 would be on your 2021 tax return. The same is true for each subsequent year.    For tax year 2025, you must itemize deductions on Schedule A to claim charitable contributions; they are not an above-the-line deduction for non-itemizers, according to Intuit TurboTax experts. The new law allowing non-itemizers to deduct up to $1,000 ($2,000 married filing jointly) for cash donations begins in tax year 2026.    Charitable Contributions   @jhansentwin 

@irismr11    Not sure anyone can tell you if it is a 403b.  You should call the rep of the Account for the issuer of that 1099-R and ask them.  403b's are usually pension plans for public school workers and certain tax-exempt organizations. ____________ Beyond that, TTX seems to be referring to all non-IRA 1099-R forms as Annuities.  Don't let that terminology confuse you.  Just work thru your answers to the actual questions presented by the software to try to answer them correctly.

Does your IRS form 1099-R include an amount in box 1 and box 2a?  If so, at the screens titled Annuity information, you may report the amount in box 2a as the taxable amount.    In the IRS form 1099-R entry, at the screen Annuity information, select Yes at the question For the years you received these distributions, was the total amount shown in the form the amount you paid tax on?    The taxable amount reported in box 2a will be reported as income on the income tax return.  

In order to remove the amount from Form 8995 Line 3, you would need to revise the source of the number that was transferred from last year or manually entered this year.    If you're using TurboTax Online, return to each business, rental property or Schedule K-1 and work through the interview to the QBI topic. Look for a question about carryovers (which could be for regular tax as well). At some point, the software will provide an entry point for the carryovers, which you can delete.   If you're using TurboTax Desktop, you can resolve this using Forms Mode. Open your return and click the Forms icon in the TurboTax header.  In the list of Forms in My Return on the left, scroll down and look for Carryover Wks under Form 8995. Note this worksheet reports other types of carryovers as well. Click the form name to open it in the large window.  The QBI Carryover amount appears on Line 21. If the number is green, it was transferred from your prior year return. If the number is blue, it was entered this year. In either case, you can revise this number as needed. Now open Form 8995 to confirm that Line 3 has changed. Click Step-by-Step in the header to return to the main screens.

A common fix to state returns is to make sure you are verifying your identity and entering the correct AGI.  To fix this error, please follow these steps carefully:   Make sure you have entered the previous year's AGI correctly Verify your PIN Make sure to enter all 8 digits (This is not your 5 digit federal PIN) Verify your driver's license or state ID number is entered correctly If it is your first year filing with your state, you will have to enter your Drivers License or state ID information Enter each field exactly as it is on your Driver's License or state ID (First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, Suffix (leave blank if necessary), and weight You may not use an out-of-state or expired drivers license You may need to print and mail your return if the reject continues after re-transmitting

You need to edit your business entries. On the screen that says Your (name of business) Business, update your vehicle entries by choosing the Business Vehicle Expense option under Business Expenses. On the screen that says Tell us about your business vehicle, you will see a box to check that says I stopped using this vehicle in 2025. Check that box and later you will see questions about the disposition of the vehicle. 

A pending status means your e-filed tax return has been successfully transmitted but the IRS has not yet ‌accepted or rejected‌ it.    You must wait until the IRS completes the process, which could take 24 to 48 hours.    If, after a few days, the status changes to "Rejected," you must correct the errors in your return and re-submit it.    If your return is accepted, you may track your refund using the link below: Where's my Refund  

Yes the codes are correct and the form is not inaccurate. You paid the penalty on the $29 earnings in 2024, however the earnings is income because it was actually received in 2025, so include that as taxable income. You included it correctly. J – Early distribution from a Roth IRA, no known exception P – Excess contributions plus earnings/excess deferrals (and/or earnings) taxable in 2024 @helpplease44 

You should not need that information unless there were state taxes withheld, which would be unusual for a Form 1099-MISC.  So you can leave those boxes blank if there is an error condition or warning being shown in TurboTax.

Box 18 on a W-2 is for reporting the amount of local wages, tips, etc., subject to local income tax. Not all W-2 forms have this filled out because not all localities require local tax withholding. If Box 18 on your W-2 is blank, you can leave it blank in TurboTax. The software should allow you to proceed without entering a value here. If TurboTax is not letting you continue and is showing an error for line 18 when it is blank, try these steps: 1. Double-check the W-2 data entry: Make sure all required fields are correct and fully entered except Box 18, which can remain blank. 2. Look for accompanying local tax info: If your W-2 has local tax withheld (Box 19) or a local code (Box 20), you might need to fill Box 18. 3. Restart the W-2 entry: Delete and re-enter the W-2 section to refresh. 4. Use TurboTax Help or Support chat: There could be a product-specific issue or bug. If no local wages apply to you, the blank Box 18 is normal and should not block e-filing.