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In TurboTax : Open CO return Continue to the screen Take a look at Colorado credits and taxes Scroll down to Early Childhood Educator Income Tax Credit        In order to qualify for this credit, you must have: A federal adjusted gross income (AGI) less than or equal to $75,000 if filing a single return or less than equal to $150,000 if filing jointly Held an Early Childhood Professional Credential issued by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood for at least part of the income tax year, and Been either the licensee of an eligible program or employed by an eligible program for at least six months of the income tax year.  CO Department Of Revenue

Yes.  You can also upload a pdf if you'd like.   It's best to use a computer instead of the app if you have a lot to type.  You can manually enter any of your information.  Here are the instructions for a 1099-INT.   Most tax forms will follow a similar path.   Here's how to enter a 1099-INT into TurboTax Online manually (replace 1099-INT with 1099-DIV etc. as necessary):   Open TurboTax Online and navigate to Wages & Income > Investments and Savings (1099-B, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-K, Crypto) > Add/Edit Choose the button Add Investments Under "Let's import", choose "Enter a different way." Choose Interest, continue Choose "Type it in myself" Enter FEIN from payer, payer's name, and amount of interest. Choose recipient's name from dropdown box.  

We cannot see your screen or your tax return, so no one can tell you what the $43 is for.   Are you self-employed?  Did you enter business expenses on a Schedule C?   Where exactly are you seeing the $43 that has you puzzled?

Lets double check your tax return   You can preview your tax return by going to:   On the menu bar on the left that shows. Select Tax Tools On the drop-down select Tools Tip: If you don't see the dropdown for Tools, Minimize the federal and state options using the down arrow. On the popup menu Select View Tax Summary On the left sidebar Select Preview my 1040. Schedules 1,2 & 3 are included if you scroll down past your 1040. To return to the entry screens press Back on the sidebar. The IRA deduction is on Line 10 of your Form 1040 This comes from Schedule 1 If this is blank, there is no problem If there is a number in line 10 you can view Schedule 1 by scrolling down from the 1040 Line 20 is the IRA deduction If you did not make an IRA contribution, this should be blank.   If it is not  Select Tax Tools You may have to minimize both the Federal and State options by clicking the Down Arrows on the Sidebar. You will then clearly see Tax Tools Click the arrow to up to see additional options Once you can work on Tax Tools On the drop-down select Tools There will be 3 or 4 green boxes Select Topics Search Type IRA contribution Follow the interview  Make the contribution zero Continue through the interview.  

What do you mean by "from this year and the past?"  Please explain that.  Do you have past year tax documents that were not entered on past year tax returns?   And.....was Social Security your ONLY income---or did you have other income besides SS?

If you are not getting a response and you are going to claim the interest, then you can enter the actual amount you paid.  If for some reason, the IRS would send you a letter correcting it and saying you can claim a higher deduction, you will just need to let them know that it was refunded and you could not get a new 1098-E. 

You can print a copy of your return, and mail it with a check. Here is how, per:  How do I file my return by mail?:   "Sign in to TurboTax. To open your return, select Continue or Pick up where you left off. Select File in the menu. You'll see 3 steps. Complete Steps 1 and 2 if you haven’t already, then select Start or Revisit next to Step 3. On the We've determined the easiest way to file your taxes screen, select Change next to the return you want to file by mail, and select File by mail on the next screen. Be sure to Save. If the File by mail option isn’t available, you probably previously selected to pay your TurboTax fees through your tax refund. To file by mail, you’ll need to instead pay with a credit or debit card. Here’s how to change your payment method from pay by refund, to pay by credit or debit card. Once you change your payment method, you'll see the File by mail option as described above. Select this and continue to the next step. Note: You’ll need to pay any tax balance due by check when you file by mail. Update the payment method for your TurboTax fees for all of the tax returns you wish to file by mail. Follow the instructions to print your return(s). If you haven't already paid any outstanding TurboTax fees, you'll be prompted to do so before you can print."

According to the State of Minnesota, to claim the credit, you must file an income tax return and provide your Certificate of Rent Paid (CRP) information.   Electronically: Use tax software to file your Minnesota income tax return online. By mail: Download and complete Form M1, Schedule M1REF, and the new Schedule M1RENT. Mail us your completed return and include copies of all your CRPs from the past year, or your refund may be delayed or denied. Renter's Credit for Minnesota Residents