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@VolvoGirl and @ThomasM125 , Please see both parts. Please feel free to ask for any clarification. I appreciate your help. Part 1: I verified the AGI in the form 1040 (in the forms mode) after loading the .2024tax file that I saved after filing and it was correct (same as what I filed witt). However, I also noticed another thing and I think this could be related to the issue of inflated income in column A.  In the forms mode I also see that: There is a red exclamation mark next to Form 1040-X When I open the form, it highlights the spouse SSN field in yellow (see the screenshot below): However: In that field my spouse's SSN is already entered correctly Filing status is also Married Filing Jointly I also verified the Personal Info section (in the easy step's mode) and that also has the correct SSN But an interesting error message appeared when I started the smart check process. Please see this screenshot:   I am not sure if this is error is also stemming from some other source as for the additional income. For additional context: My spouse got their SSN in early 2025 and we e-filed our 2024 Tax return with their SSN around Sep/Oct'25. For our 2023 return we used their ITIN which was e-filed in 2024 (Before April deadline).   Part 2: You asked for Diagnostic tax file you need that for which one: From the original .2024tax file, the one that used to file and without hitting the ammend button? Or, of the one after hitting the ammend?  

Did you try just keying in the information by hand?   You are not required to enter a drivers license or state ID in order to e-file your federal return; some states are very picky --so if your state will not let you e-file without a valid state ID or DL you will have to mail your state return.

since you say it's taxable, 2a must be completed. Generally, it's the same as box 1 and for a Traditional IRA code 7, and the IRA box is checked. if it's for an IRA and you have made non-deductible contributions Form 8606 is also required so the 2a amount can be prorated between taxable and non-taxable. The 8606 also requires the Fair Value of all Traditional IRAs as of 12/31/2025     the answer would vary for other retirement accounts and codes.       

Like VolvoGirl mentions in her post, this is automatically calculated based on your age and income for the year.  There's no further action done on your part.  Here's another link that gives more info on Form Schedule 1-A, where the senior deduction is claimed:   Schedule 1-A, Additional Deductions: What to know about the new form

You have not asked a question.     TurboTax provides do-it-yourself tax software.  TurboTax guarantees the calculations done by its software.   The information entered into that software is data entered by you, the user.   TurboTax cannot and does not check that information against any outside sources, so TT cannot know if you entered your information completely or correctly.   It is up to you to enter all of your information correctly and completely, and to check your tax return before you file it.  If you forget to enter some income, or enter it incorrectly, enter it in the wrong place, etc. then you may end up owing additional tax to the IRS and/or state.  TurboTax does not pay the additional tax you owe.   If TurboTax’s calculations were incorrect, and you owe penalties and/or interest, then TT will pay the penalties and interest.  The tax due is always owed by you, and must be paid by you.   If you need to enter a claim for the accuracy guarantee:   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-account-billing/submit-claim-turb...  

If you didn't use Turbo Tax for federal, There is a way but you first have to fill in the federal and pay for federal for it to flow to state.  You will have to mail state.  See, https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/filing-and-paying-taxes/help/can-i-prepare-and-file-just-my-state-return-using-turbotax/00/26408

@mrschrewe unless you receive a form, do not enter anything.   But you should receive a rollover form with a Code G in Box 7.  It needs to be reported but is not taxable. Contact your administrator. 

The “senior deduction” is added automatically by the software based on the date of birth and filing status you entered into MY INFO.  You do not need to take any extra steps to enter it. (And…the new senior deduction has nothing to do with whether you are getting Social Security)   The deduction is not on the same line as your standard deduction.  It is shown separately on line 13b.     2025 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS SINGLE $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind + $2000) MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind +1600) MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $31,500  (65 or older/legally blind + $1600) HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $23,625 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)     For 2025 through 2028 there is an extra  deduction amount of up to $6000 per individual 65 or older filing Single, MFJ, or HOH which is phased out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers.   (The deduction phases out completely at $175.000 Single or HOH, or $250,000 joint)   The $6,000 senior deduction will be calculated on 1040 Schedule 1-A page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors which goes to 1040 line 13b. It is separate and in addition to the Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e.  Turbo Tax automatically includes it. IRS Schedule 1-A https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1040s1a--dft.pdf   Need to see it? https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/preview-turbotax-online-return-filing/L77WCkvnu_US_en_US?uid=m681fkhr   If you are not getting the senior deduction it is because Your date of birth in MY INFO shows that you were not 65 by the end of 2025 Your income is too high You are filing married filing separately

Did you use online last year to prepare your 2024 return but then did not file?      You will be able to access the 2024 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 2025  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 2024  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 2024 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 9 p.m. Pacific time   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.  

@zoneman2018 more detail required on the first home transaction.   selling your primary home at a loss is a personal loss and not deductible anywhere.  Say more about the home sold at a loss. Your personal home, a vacation home, investment property, etc.   not tracking how you could have a carryover loss on a prior home sale.  Again, more detail required.