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When you use online TurboTax software you get one return per fee.   Each return needs its own account and user ID.   If you use the same account and user ID for a second return, the second one overwrites the first return and it is lost forever.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-start-another-return-in-turbotax-online/00/25596

refer to Form 1040 Line 38. If it is empty, IRS will calculate your penalty. - Always print a copy of your completed tax return for your records, and review it carefully before e-Filing. You will need it if you are audited by the IRS, to contact the IRS, or to amend if a TurboTax update changes your return or for any other reason, AND, to find your AGI next year.

You lost the child tax credit for the older one when they turned 17 in 2024.   Instead you get the $500 credit for other dependents for the 17 year old.   You should be getting CTC for the 15 year old.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/taxation/child-tax-credit/L2lNhfGDl_US_en_US?uid=m68dfq2u   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/taxation/additional-child-tax-credit/L6xFeMFEf_US_en_US?uid=lqnuygah https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/does-my-childdependent-qualify-for-the-child-tax-credit-or-the-credit-for-other-dependents  

You aren't doing anything wrong.  Only the 15 year old is eligible for the Child Tax Credit.  The 17 year old is now eligible for the Credit for Other Dependents ($500).   Here are all the requirements, per What is the Child Tax Credit? "Be under age 17 at the end of the tax year Is your child, stepchild, foster child, adopted child, sibling, step sibling, half sibling, or a descendant of any of them (for example, a grandchild, niece, or nephew) Has their own Social Security number Lived with you for more than half the year Didn't support themselves (didn't pay more than half their own expenses) Is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. resident alien" For more information, see Who Can I Claim as a Tax Dependent?    

The answer depends on the specifics of your situation. Generally, if you received a 1099-MISC for providing home health care services, you may be considered self-employed, meaning you would need to pay self-employment taxes. However, there are exceptions.   According to the IRS, if you are providing care for a family member and are not engaged in the trade or business of caregiving, you may not owe self-employment tax. For example: If you are caring for a spouse who was injured and permanently disabled, and you received payments from an insurance company, you likely do not owe self-employment tax. If you are caring for grandchildren so that your child can work, and you received payments from a state agency, you likely do not owe self-employment tax. If you care for anyone other than family, then you are an independent contractor needs to pay self-employment taxes.  

It depends. The procedures for compensating yourself for your efforts in carrying on a trade or business will depend on the type of business structure you elect.   Refer to the IRS topic Paying yourself for more information. 

If you are preparing personal taxes there is none.  Are you using TurboTax Pro-Series? The instructions for Intuit Pro-Series states this: Select E-File Dashboard on the left side of your program. There is a column for SUBMISSION ID# at the far right.

You are locked out of your Netfile account.  This happened to me, it has no impact on your MyCRA account.  Call the CRA helpdesk and ask them to reset your Netfile account.  I will get locked after 5 unsuccessful attempts.  It took about 1 hour wait to speak to the CRA, and they fixed quickly.  This is happening lots...

There are limitations on how much can be deducted based upon:   Your income (modified adjusted gross income),  Your filing status, and  Whether you are covered by a retirement plan (box 13 on your W-2). The modified adjusted gross income tables are found on pages 13 and 14 of IRS Publication 590-A.   IRS Publication 590-A, page 9, states:   For 2024, the most that can be contributed to your traditional IRA is generally the smaller of the following amounts.   $7,000 ($8,000 if you are age 50 or older). or  Your taxable compensation for the year. This is a complex area of the tax code.  TurboTax will determine whether you qualify for a deductible contribution to a traditional IRA.   In TurboTax Premium Online, select Traditional and Roth IRA Contributions under Deductions & Credits.

It used to be one click from desktop to request an extension. Now it's total bull**bleep** having to go re-enter stuff on the web.  I will do everything I can, as a 35 year user of Turbo tax, to ditch this app