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2 more...   Kebab: [link removed]   Deduct It: [link removed]   (fast running out of "Deduct..." names and puns)   Not clear yet how they plan to import into Turbotax, looking at the 2025 desktop version they removed the options to import from ItsDeductible but there is obvious replacement to import from CSV etc.  Tho at this time the charitable donations section is not fully available.

@user17626282530 wrote: I've used TurboTax for several decades.  Where do I turn now for 2026? For DIY income tax prep or a replacement for ItsDeductible? There are several replacements for ItsDeductible:   See ItsDeductible Alternatives   For DIY income tax prep software there are only two if you want to use desktop software: TaxAct and H&R Block. They offer valuation (FMV) of charitable donations but they do not offer anything like ItsDeductible where you would be able to enter donations as they are made throughout the year.

I, too, am very disconcerted by the discontinuation of It's Deductible -- especially partway through the year.  My guess is that Intuit has decided that the increased standard deduction on federal taxes means that there really isn't a need for It's Deductible.   What they didn't consider is that not all state standard deductions are keeping up with increased Federal standard deduction.  For example, according to the "One Big Beautiful Bill", for married couples over 65, the standard deduction is $31,500, while for Maryland it is only $12,000.  That can make a significant difference in total taxes owed for both Federal and State returns.   I've used TurboTax for several decades.  Where do I turn now for 2026?

I had listed the link and don’t know what happened to it so here it is listed again. https://deductibleduck.com/ I downloaded my data from it’s deductible into an Excel spreadsheet, and then from there, I was able to load it up to Duck Deductible. 

I also signed up for deductibleduck.  It's been a great alternative and the price is completely reasonable to me!  The customer service has been terrific with quick personal reponses to questions.  Worth it for sure!!

Personally, I suspect the earlier cutoff was for Intuit not to have to deal with users trying to import ItsDeductible data into the 2025 versions of TurboTax (the cutoff date was roughly 2 weeks before the desktop products were released).

If this is compensation for an actual financial loss (such as the cost of identity theft restoration services) then it would probably not be taxable unless the settlement exceeded the loss.  However, since this is probably a settlement for loss of privacy and possible future loss, it's taxable.    Also note that settlements for losses on the value of stocks you own (such as due to company mismanagement or malfeasance) might be eligible to be treated as capital gains income rather that ordinary income, and taxed at a lower rate.  We can discuss that in more detail if you like. 

note that Turbotax supports only the current and 3 prior years. you can no longer open a 2021 tax file. therefore, for desktop users I suggest saving a PDF copy of your returns on your computer. and also suggest saving a second pdf copy on a thumb drive. more than a few OPs report their hard drive or computer went bad and with desktop recovery of the return is nor possible,     

@Cavachon1 wrote: will I be able to apply the 250,000 IRS sales exclusion to the home or to only half of the home or the portion that was not rented?   The questions I just asked you will help determine that answer.