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I am traveling right now, thought the returns could be done e-filing, however I am not eligible for e-filing. Can Turbotax mail them to IRS for me?
Hi, I have this same problem, but on the Desktop version.   I printed my returns to a PDF, but there is no 'cover page' with instructions for Federal filing.   There *is* a cover page with instru... See more...
Hi, I have this same problem, but on the Desktop version.   I printed my returns to a PDF, but there is no 'cover page' with instructions for Federal filing.   There *is* a cover page with instructions for State filing, however.   Would appreciate any help, thanks.  
How do I file for a federal extension with turbo tax
If you inherited the home, to report the sale of the house, go to:   - Federal taxes - Wages & income - Scroll down to Investment Income - Click Start next to Stocks, Crytpocurrency, Mutual Fund... See more...
If you inherited the home, to report the sale of the house, go to:   - Federal taxes - Wages & income - Scroll down to Investment Income - Click Start next to Stocks, Crytpocurrency, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Other - Skip the import and then choose Other to enter the information about the sale of the home.    
You need to cancel the amend and remove the items. Then select amend, then add the items.
Your 401(k) contribution amount is reported in Box 12 with Code D of your W-2.  There's nothing else that you need to report on your tax return.   Refer to the TurboTax article Where do I enter m... See more...
Your 401(k) contribution amount is reported in Box 12 with Code D of your W-2.  There's nothing else that you need to report on your tax return.   Refer to the TurboTax article Where do I enter my 401(k) or Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) contribution and deduction? for more information.
If you have already filed your taxes, you will have to set up installment payments directly with the IRS.  You can apply for a payment plan (Form 9465) at the IRS Payment Plans and Installment Agreem... See more...
If you have already filed your taxes, you will have to set up installment payments directly with the IRS.  You can apply for a payment plan (Form 9465) at the IRS Payment Plans and Installment Agreements website.   Click here to Apply online for a payment plan   Your specific tax situation determines which payment options are available to you. Payment options include full payment, a short-term payment plan or a long-term payment plan   The IRS does charge a user fee for setting up or reinstating an installment agreement.   Entering into an installment agreement can provide you with peace of mind that the IRS will not pursue any of the harshest collection methods at its disposal, but interest and penalty charges will continue to accrue on your unpaid tax balances     Click here for "Facts about IRS Payment Plans
The instructions for form 8283 say Do not complete this column for publicly traded securities held more than 12 months, unless you elect to limit your deduction cost basis. My stocks have been held ... See more...
The instructions for form 8283 say Do not complete this column for publicly traded securities held more than 12 months, unless you elect to limit your deduction cost basis. My stocks have been held for more than 12 months. I don't elect to limit my deduction cost basis, but for some reason Turbotax fills in column g with the cost basis.
Hi, I’m a graduate student whose tuition is paid directly by the school, I don’t receive the funds in my bank account, and I don’t personally pay the tuition. I receive a stipend as a full-time stud... See more...
Hi, I’m a graduate student whose tuition is paid directly by the school, I don’t receive the funds in my bank account, and I don’t personally pay the tuition. I receive a stipend as a full-time student, and my program is covered by the school, typically through TA or research assistant responsibilities. Do I still need to report the 1098-T form when filing my taxes? Thank you!
  Here's a post on the five main points on the  1098-T: https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/i-need-help-with-1098t-section-college-expenses/00/3451036
This code means your dealer did not upload your information to the IRS system so you could claim the credit.  The IRS is temporarily allowing dealers who did not upload the paperwork within the three... See more...
This code means your dealer did not upload your information to the IRS system so you could claim the credit.  The IRS is temporarily allowing dealers who did not upload the paperwork within the three day window to do so.  You should contact your dealer to get them to do the paperwork so you can claim the credit. 
@ frostily0495  I'm not a tax expert, and I don't know specifically about your fund, but in your original question you said it was a "Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF."    By that type of fund's de... See more...
@ frostily0495  I'm not a tax expert, and I don't know specifically about your fund, but in your original question you said it was a "Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF."    By that type of fund's definition it would definitely have less than 50% assets in US government obligations, and you, in fact, said that the fund reports that US Govt figure is only 0.30% .  i.e., it only has a very tiny smidge of US Govt obligations--as would be normal in a total stock market fund.   Likewise, a total stock market fund ETF, which is an extremely broadbased fund of stocks, would have no business holding a large number of California (or any other state) obligations, if it has any at all.  If it has any state obligations at all, I would guess the percentage for California is extremely low; i.e., a tiny fraction--but it may have none at all.   You could ask a Vanguard representative if you really wanted to nail it down.   But logically speaking, based on the type of fund ETF, if it were me, I'd assume that the percentage is very tiny, which would allow me to answer: "yes, the dividends are from funds with less than 50% invested in US Govt and California obligations."      When you indicate that, I would expect that California will then include that $14 as taxable (i.e., won't exclude it) because the fund has less than 50%.
Ask your employer.  Box 3 and 4 should show Social Security.   Are you sure you have a W-2?   Or is it something else?    What is in boxes 5 and 6?