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On a PC, not Mac.  Software has been updated.  Tried the solution as shown, all 5 steps, but end result was exactly the same:  Ttax still claims I hadn't e-filed 1040 thru Ttax, yet checking status shows that I had.  Still stumped.      

So I think you're saying I'd still pay income tax on any interest I receive each year, which makes sense. But how would I claim the step-up in basis and show that I had no gain if I received the down payment in one year and the balance up to 5 years later? Would I have to opt out of the installment sales method so that I could report the entire sale all at once in the first year to show I have no gain?   

Okay, you want to enter for this way: box 18 12864 box 19 144 Box 20 NY CIT   That's it, no other lines. Also make sure if there are any spaces in the other boxes they are deleted. TurboTax sees a space as an entry. I would also very your other W2's if they have Box 18, 19, and 20 filled in.   Let me know how it works out.

You don't need to do anything.   The IRS will automatically mail you a check to the address on your tax return once the bank notifies them the bank account is inactive/closed.   See IRS Refund Inquiries 

Hi CatinaT1, thank you for your message! Here is the 'previously reported' figures for boxes 18-20 and the 'correct' info: I have tried filing with just the information in the second column (since all numbers have been consolidated into here), but this did not work, so I tried filing with two rows but with the second row just filled with 0s (as shown in the fourth column above). This did not work either. Each time it was rejected due to a data mismatch, according to TurboTax. This is not my only W2, but the others only had single numbers in these boxes so I believe this particular W2 is where the problem lies. Any help would be grately appreciated!

If you look at your form 1040, you will see next to Standard deduction a check mark in the box for someone can claim you as a dependent if you marked it that someone can claim you. If you did not, then you will need to Amend Your Return to say that they can claim you. 

You will need to print and sign your Colorado return.  Go to Tax Tools in the left column, then choose Print Center. TurboTax will give you the option to print the forms you need to file your state return.    Follow the instructions to sign the main form, then include all pages with your payment check. We recommend sending your return by a method that provides tracking and/or confirmation of receipt. The state return filing instructions should have the address where the return should be mailed.   For more help, see How do I file my return by mail?

Unfortunately, Pillar 2 and Pillar 3 are not "qualified plans" for US tax purposes.  So the rules that would benefit you for withdrawals and contributions don't do you a lot of good here.   Here is a whole thing on Swiss retirement plans and US citizens.   @akarpilow 

If it is your child, there is not an income limit.  They remain a qualifying child.  They just cannot pay over half of their own support. If it is not your child, then the income limit is $5,050 for 2024.  To claim someone as a Qualifying Relative, they must be: Your child ( including step children, adoptive children and foster children) or a descendent of them Your sibling (including half siblings) or a child of your sibling or a sibling-in-law Your parent or grandparents, including step parents and in laws Any other person that lived with you for the entire tax year Not a qualifying child of another taxpayer Someone that you provided over half of their support for during the tax year Has less than $5,050 in income (not counting social security) The following criteria must be met to claim someone as a qualifying child: Your child (including adopted and foster children), your sibling, or a descendent of any of them. Age 18 or younger at the end of the tax year OR under 24 (and younger than you and your spouse) if they are a full-time student or totally and permanently disabled. Lived with you for more than 6 months during the tax year They did not provide more than half of their own support (social security does not count) They did not file a joint return, unless it was to claim a refund Have a social security number that is valid for employment

Thanks for your response, Vanessa   I apologize for not mentioning that I'm currently working on my 2023 Income Tax 1040 Form, and I have not filed my 2023 Tax Return as of April of 2025 since it took about 2 years to clear this fraudulent sale, get my property back, and persuade the title company to issue a Corrected 1099-S (the Title company just got it done in March of 2025 and the corrected 1099-S is now shown in the IRS 2023 Wage & Income Transcript.)   Fortunately, I'm due a Tax Refund for 2023 and even though I had to wait 2 long years, I got my property back...   Hope this clarification helps a bit