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Each tax year has to be filed separately using the forms for the specific tax year.  They cannot be combined in any way--do not even put them in the same envelope when you mail them.  Software for past years is available back to 2021.  Any earlier years can only be prepared on paper forms by hand--and those refunds have been forfeited now.   The current online program can only be used for a 2024 return--no other year.  And if you did not file a timely 2023 return you will have trouble e-filing 2024.  When it asks for your 2023 AGI try using zero.  If zero does not work then you have to print, sign and mail 2024.         You cannot change the tax year.   The current online program is for 2024 only.   Only a 2024 return can be prepared online and only a 2024 return can be e-filed.   Online preparation and e-filing for 2021, 2022, and  2023 is permanently closed. Note:  The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac.  It cannot be used on a mobile device.   To file a return for a prior tax year  If you need to prepare a return for 2021, 2022, or 2023  you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign,  and mail the return(s) https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/ You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.   Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0   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 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.  

Social security is exempt from requiring the 8883 under treaty conditions.   Claiming Tax Treaty Benefits states:   The payee does not have to file Form 8833 for any of the following situations: The payee can claim a reduced rate of withholding tax under a treaty on interest, dividends, rent, royalties, or other fixed or determinable annual or periodic income ordinarily subject to the 30% rate. The payee can claim a treaty exemption that reduces or modifies the taxation of income from dependent personal services, pensions, annuities, social security and other public pensions, or income of artists, athletes, students, trainees, or teachers. This includes taxable scholarship and fellowship grants. The payee can claim a reduction or modification of taxation of income under an International Social Security Agreement or a Diplomatic or Consular Agreement. The payee is a partner in a partnership, or a beneficiary of an estate or trust and the partnership, estate, or trust reports the required information on its return. The payments or items of income that are otherwise required to be disclosed total no more than $10,000. You can subtract the income and claim tax treaty benefit as the reason. Follow these steps: Open to federal income You may need to show other income or less common income Locate Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C, Start Scroll to the bottom Other reportable income, Start Other taxable income? Select YES Description Tax Exempt Social Security from China Amount, enter your negative amount -use a minus sign in front. Continue

Yes, you can.  TurboTax will compute your self-employment tax and automatically deduct 50% of it for you.  You do not need to make any special election for this.    To verify, you can check the total self-employment tax you are liable for on your 1040, Line 23.  Multiply this by 50%.  Check that the result is on Schedule 1, Part II, Line 15.   In the Desktop version, use the Forms view to see the 1040. If you are using TurboTax Online, print preview your return.  If you need steps to preview the 1040, see: Can I print a copy of my return in TurboTax Online before I file it

You can just tell the software that you will mail a check to pay your tax due so that you can get past that screen.   TurboTax never knows when, how or even if you paid your tax due and does not need to know.   Your online account will always show that you had federal tax due---because that was the result of the return you prepared using the software.

Capital loss carry-over (if used) is listed on your 1040 line 7 Self-Employment income is reported on Schedule 1 and flows to your 1040 line 8 The loss will not lower the self-employment income.   

Charged twice?  Did you prepare a federal return and a state return?  If so those are two separate fees.   How can I see my TurboTax  fees?  https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-account-billing/review-fees-turbotax-online/L1XnIzgzg_US_en_US?uid=m682vq7k   If your TurboTax fees are higher than expected, you can reduce them by removing add-ons     (BEFORE you e-file) :   Remove Premium Services Remove MAX Defend & Restore Remove a state Remove PLUS Help & Support Remove Pay With Your Refund   No one in the user forum can resolve a billing issue.  If you have a question about your TurboTax fees or billing, make sure you use the word “billing” in your request for help.  Do not use the word “refund.”   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/account-management/contact-turbotax/L2y9ZKpQB_US_en_US?uid=m5s9l2vh  

Self-employment income and expense is reported within the self-employment activity and reported on IRS Schedule C Profit and Loss From Business.   The questions that you are mentioning are required to establish the self-employment activity.  You may elect to use 999000 for the generic code.    

If you already filed your taxes and then discovered a 1099-R for money moved from an ESOP to a 401(k), you generally need to amend your return to include this form, even if the funds were rolled over immediately and no money was taken out. Here’s why:   Reporting the 1099-R: Even though the rollover is non-taxable, you still need to report the 1099-R on your tax return to show the IRS that the distribution was rolled over. If you didn't include it in your original filing, you should amend your return to include this information. You can use this IRS: Reporting Rollovers Tool to determine If you need to report the transfer or rollover of an IRA or retirement plan on my tax return?   To amend see steps at this link.  

How do you calculate MAGI? To calculate your modified adjusted gross income, take your AGI and "add-back" certain deductions. Many of these deductions can be rare, so it's possible your AGI and MAGI can be identical. Different credit and deductions can have differing add-backs for your MAGI calculation. According to the IRS, your MAGI is your AGI with the addition of the appropriate deductions, potentially including: student loan interest one-half of self-employment tax qualified tuition expenses tuition and fees deduction passive loss or passive income IRA contributions non-taxable social security payments the exclusion for income from U.S. savings bonds foreign earned income exclusion foreign housing exclusion or deduction the exclusion under 137 for adoption expenses rental losses any overall loss from a publicly traded partnership IRS Instructions for Calculating MAGI   @SLYKTAX