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Yes.   But where is it saying that?  That sounds like when entering the extension payment.  Will it let you enter the bank info?  You don't need to enter a date.  That's only if you are filing before April 15 does it wants the date to pay.   Since it is already past April 15 the date doesn't matter.  You are late.  

If your extension payment from 4868 line 7 did not automatically show up on 1040 you need to enter it. So make sure it's not already there before you enter it!   For 2024 Federal Extension payments should be on schedule 3 line 10. And go to 1040 line 31.   You can type estimates paid in the search box at the top of your return and click Find and it will give you a link to Jump To the screen where you enter Extension Payments.   To enter the amount you paid with an extension (including state extension) go to Federal Taxes (or Personal Tab for desktop H&B version) Deductions and Credits Then scroll way down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid Other Income Taxes - Click the Start or Update button   Next page second section Payments with Extension

W2 box 12 code E is for Contributions to your 403(b) plan.    Where are  you looking?  The W2 should say the employer.   What are the Codes for W2 box 12? https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/taxation/letter-codes-box-12-w-2-mean/L6MwZLvmd_US_en_US?uid=lt4i8ncd

In f/u of this. I have been treating my Canadian wife and filing her as a resident, even though she is a non-resident, non citizen. I have been doing this since we got married in 2016. I never formally "elected" this to the IRS and just filed "married filing jointly". I have done my best to be as accurate on the tax return, but admittedly gets quite complex. I am sure I am doing it exactly correctly, but I know it is not that far off (if anything I probably overpaid the IRS a bit) thus I am not too worried about that. However I just learned about the PFIC rules which I never did consider in the past and this does tip it into getting too complex now that it is not worth it. Starting 2025 taxes, I think it is best to revoke 6013(g) indefinitely. The question is how should I proceed with this.     As I have not really ever officially "elected" for it, would it be foolish for me to officially "revoke" it by writing a letter. I am afraid by writing a letter to the IRS, it could lead to unnecessary audit. The other option is just to not file a tax return in 2025 (as she has no US income or assets) and for me to file "married filing seperately". Do you guys think this might be the most quietest way to move on.  

there is a safe harbor that if you meet it avoids underpayment of estimated taxes even if you owe a fortune come next 4/15. this avoids the need to CALCULATE current year quarterly estimates. However, you could end up significantly overpaid    timely estimated tax payments and withholding = 100% of your 2024 tax. that 100% jumps to 110% if your 2024 adjusted gross income was $150K or more. you can use 1/4 of annual withholding for each period or use actual for every period     other safe harbors  withholding  1) and timely estimated tax payments equal or exceed 90% of your 2025 tax or 2) the balance due after subtracting taxes withheld from 90% of your 2025 tax is less than $1,000 or 3) your total 2025 taxes are less than $1,000     for states each has their own rules that should be checked 

it's only for the desktop versions right now. you have several options 1) wait and hope Intuit changes its mind 2) use online 3) switch to another product 4) create a dual boot computer following instructions you can find on the web (my choice - I now have w11 installed on a noncompliant computer) the installation app hacks the registry so W11 doesn't check to make sure the computer meets requirements. (i did install TT 2024 and it works) No guarantee TT won't modify its 2025 app to also check and refuse to install if it's not compliant. on boot you have to choose between the two OS's 5) create a virtual machine. this allows both OS's to run at the same time. I tried to do this but couldn't get it to work   

You should get caught up.   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.