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I don't know what state you are in, but I was wondering the same thing and was able to find details for my state (Minnesota) and it says it does not include sports fees.    To qualify, the program must be: Academic in nature. This includes courses in such subjects as reading, math, science, history and the fine arts; it does not include sports, athletic activities, or religious instruction.

You can enter it under 2024 estimated payments. Open TurboTax Under Federal Select Deductions and Credits Scroll down the list to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid Select Estimated Tax Payments from the drop down On the new drop down choose Federal estimated taxes for 2024 (Form 1040-ES) Did you pay federal estimated taxes for 2024? - YES Where do I enter my estimated tax payments?

@MinhT1 Will form 8889 need to show distribution of 1035 in 14 a even thought it was received in March 2025? If we show 1035 in 14a then that spills to Taxable HSA distributions line 16 as 14b limits excess Distributions by tax due date of 2023

There should be some sort of explaination.   Here's how you can fix it:  Sign in to your account and select the Fix my return button. Follow any “fix it” instructions to update the information causing the rejection.    Note: Not all rejections will have explicit guides to fix the information. You’ll need to navigate to the program area to address the cause of the rejection.    Time-saving Tip: If what you originally entered is correct, you won't be able to e-file. There's probably a data mismatch at the government, a dependent that's already been claimed, or some other situation beyond your control that prevents your return from being e-filed. In this case, your only option would be to print and mail in your return. This article will give you instruction on how to print and mail your return.    Additional reject instruction here. 

You can delete this 1099-R= it is not taxable or needs to be reported; it is for informational purposes only. Box 5. Generally, this shows the employee’s investment in the contract (after-tax contributions), if any, recovered tax free this year; the portion that’s your basis in a designated Roth account; the part of premiums paid on commercial annuities or insurance contracts recovered tax free; the nontaxable part of a charitable gift annuity; or the investment in a life insurance contract reportable under section 6050Y. This box doesn’t show any IRA contributions. If the amount shown is your basis in a designated Roth account, the year you first made contributions to that account may be entered in box 11. Instructions for Forms 1099-R and 5498 

Here are some things you can check.   Sounds like there may have been problems in the install.  Here are some things to consider.   Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements. Verify that you have administrator rights. Turn off file sharing by going to the Apple Menu > System Preferences > Sharing. Then, uncheck all options under the Services tab. This will stop your computer from sharing any files. If needed, remove and reinstall TurboTax for Mac. Allow cookies and pop-up windows. If you’re asked to grant access to your confidential information, enter your Mac password and select Always Allow. From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General. Select the Lock to make changes. Then select the App store and identify developers under Allow applications downloaded from (if you're unable to choose it, select the lock icon and enter your admin password). Temporarily turn off your firewall and virus-detection software as well as any other program that connects to the Internet, such as email or web browsers. Remember to turn your security software back on after the download is complete. Try this steps for updating the program once the installation is complete.   Make sure you're running the program from the Applications folder, not from a mounted virtual drive or CD (if installing tax year 2023 or a previous version). Wireless connections can be problematic. We recommend updating over a wired, broadband connection. If you don't have access to broadband, try restarting your wireless router. Empty the Trash. Force the update to download and install. If you're still having problems, turn off your computer, then your router, and lastly your modem, in that order. Wait a minute or two, then turn your modem back on. Wait another minute, then turn your router back on. Once your router is back up, turn your computer back on and try updating again.

Form 540NR is a nonresident California state return.   You might check your W-2s or any other information returns (e.g., 1099s) to see if they have entries in the state section indicating California-sourced income or withholding.   If there is no California-sourced income or withholding, no deductions or credits or additional taxes, then you could just choose not to e-file the return when you are in the File section.   As a nonresident, you pay tax on your taxable income from California sources. See this California webpage for more information. Sourced income includes, but is not limited to: Services performed in California Rent from real property located in California The sale or transfer of real California property Income from a California business, trade or profession @johntdf 

That code means you are entering an invalid license code. Make sure enter exactly the 16-character combination of letters and numbers you received for the license code.   You will have to contact TurboTax support for assistance with this problem.  Here is a link:  Turbo Tax Customer Service 

This is definitely helpful but I agree, is it new? Turbo Tax has never prompted me to do this before and I've always submitted my taxes this way in the past. Also, it's not clear from that link which receipts need to be submitted. Is there a certain threshold for a total amount? For each individual gift? Thanks for this.

 You will be able to access the 2023 return you started by using the exact same account and user ID that you used when you started it.   But you can no longer use online software for any further changes.       Start a 2024  return online and enter some personal information  so that the menu on the left opens up and lets you access your past year returns.   Online tax preparation and e-filing for 2023 returns is now permanently closed.    Now it is too late to use online software or to e-file. If you have any changes/corrections at all to make to your 2023 return, you now have to complete it using desktop software, which you must download to a full PC or Mac  (not to a mobile device).Then you need to print, sign and mail it.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/printers-printing/finish-prior-year-return-started-turbotax-online/L9Oe4M90A_US_en_US?uid=m68tffpe   If you already paid for your online software you can ask customer support for a download of the desktop software.   They are available from 5 a.m. to 9p.m. Pacific time daily   https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899263-what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number     If you are getting a refund, there is no penalty for filing late.  If you owe tax due, then file and pay the amount due as shown on the Form 1040, but expect a bill later from the IRS for the penalty and interest you will owe.  Only the IRS will calculate this—TurboTax will not calculate it.     When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.   Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

If you are trying to import your Form W-2 into TurboTax you can follow the instructions below.  If you are asking about downloading your Form W-2 from you employer, you will have to ask your employer for those instructions.   As Xmasbaby0 mentions above, you will need your W-2 to do this.   If you are using TurboTax Online  you can: Sign into your return Click on" Pick up where you left off" Click "Search" at the top right of your screen In the search box, type "W-2" Click on "Jump to W-2"               (See screenshots below for additional guidance) Click on "Add a W-2"  On the next screen if you do not want to upload your W-2 click on "Import W-2"   Follow the TurboTax screens and answer all follow-up questions If you are using TurboTax Desktop, you can: 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"               (See screenshots below for additional guidance) Your screen will say "We'll start with your W-2", click the box "Work on my W-2" want to file 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 to upload your W-2. Follow the TurboTax screens and answer all follow-up questions.   Click here for additional information regarding editing your Form W-2.   Click here for additional information on importing your W-2.    Click here for additional information on manually entering your W-2.