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You are still selling a business asset and it must be reported as indicated. It's understood there is no depreciation or amortization because you created the book of business. Simply leave that field blank. Make sure you enter a date acquired when you started the business or a later date if you choose, assuming you had the business long term. Likewise cost would be zero because you created the book and did not buy it.   This will end up on Schedule D after Form 4797 (for sale of business assets).

I also have a big problem getting to an amended 2024 return.  Opening the desktop premier version, the only icon screen option is a "Continue" link where it shows my 2024 return was accepted.  No link for an amended return.  How can this be resolved quickly?

You have until midnight on April 21st to resubmit your extension. Make sure your name, date of birth and SSN are correct. Most of the times the rejection is due to a mismatch between your name, SSN and date of birth.   What if my federal extension was rejected?

For the 2025 tax year you file form 3115 with your timely filed 2024 tax return.  It's timely filed if it is filed by the due date including extensions.  So you will include 3115 with the return that you file later this year in order to have the new accounting method recognized for 2025.   @sgfreedom 

If you are using TurboTax Desktop, you will need to correct your return and/or update your program by following the on-screen instructions.   If you continue having issues, you can check some of our common solutions.  If your tax return can't be e-filed for some reason, TurboTax will let you know.   If your issue continues, contact us again and give us more details.  

Scholarships that pay for qualified educational expenses (QEE - tuition, fees, books and other course materials) is tax free.  Scholarship amounts that exceed QEE is taxable income, on the student’s tax return. Room & board are not QEE. If box 5 of the 1098-T exceeds box 1, TurboTax (TT) will treat the difference as taxable income, unless you enter additional QEE at books and other expenses.

 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

If you have imported Form W-2 did you try deleting your W-2's and reentering them? Sometimes that clears up issues. Or if you can't import them enter them manually.   Click "Search" at the top right of your screen In the search box, type "W-2" Click on "Jump to W-2"                Click on "Add a W-2" or if you are deleting your Form W-2 you can click on the garbage can icon to delete it  On the next screen click on "Type it Myself"   On the next screens you will be prompted to enter your W-2 information from your form Answer all questions on the follow-up screens If you are using TurboTax Desktop, you can enter your Form W-2 as follows: Open or continue your return Click "Search" at the top right of your screen In the search box, type "W-2" Click on "Jump to W-2"               Your screen will say "We'll start with your W-2", click the box "Work on my W-2" want to file or if you are deleting your W-2 click on the garbage can icon to delete it Your screen will say "Let's Start With a Bit of Info From Your W-2" , enter your Employer ID from Box b of your W-2" Click on "Continue" You can select "Type it myself" The next screens will prompt you for the information you see on your W-2. Answer all questions on the follow-up screens   Click here for additional information on manually entering your W-2.   Click here for additional information regarding editing your Form W-2

You will need to contact the IRS for information. It might be easiest to set up an account with them. Then you can see what the IRS does with your account.   IRS Individual Online Account   Taxpayers with a Social Security number or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number can create or access their IRS Individual Online Account to get information they need to file their return. With an IRS Individual Online Account, people can: View balance owed, payment history and schedule payments. Cancel scheduled payments. Get transcripts. View or create payment plans. See digital copies of some IRS notices. View key data from their most recently filed tax return, including adjusted gross income. Validate bank accounts and save multiple accounts, eliminating the need to re-enter bank account information every time they make a payment. View, approve and electronically sign power of attorney and tax information authorizations from their tax professional.