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If you are a W-2 worker, then:   Your employer can provide tax-free assistance for food and lodging for temporary assignments.  This is discussed in publication 463. https://www.irs.gov/forms-p... See more...
If you are a W-2 worker, then:   Your employer can provide tax-free assistance for food and lodging for temporary assignments.  This is discussed in publication 463. https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-463   A temporary assignment is one that is expected to last, and actually does last, 1 year or less.  If the assignment has no definite end date, or lasts more than one year, it is considered indefinite and not considered temporary.  And, if circumstances change and a temporary assignment changes to being indefinite, then the food and lodging assistance is no longer tax free.  For example, if you are assigned to work in the field for 9 months, and at month 7 they ask you to stay another 8 months, it is no longer "temporary" because the expectation has changed, even though you haven;t been there a year yet.   If the assignment is temporary, the company can provide you food and lodging assistance up to your actual costs (if you prove them with receipts) or up to the federal per diem rate (which varies depending on location) on a tax-free basis.   If the assignment is not considered temporary according to the rules, then the per diem or reimbursement must be included in your taxable income on your W-2 and is subject to income tax and social security and medicare tax withholding. 
Thank you.    Hopefully some others will chime in.  
I am having this same issue now (as of 1/12/26) - Everything was fine until I cleared my return to start over. Now, I cannot start over. When I click start for free, nothing happens. I have cleared t... See more...
I am having this same issue now (as of 1/12/26) - Everything was fine until I cleared my return to start over. Now, I cannot start over. When I click start for free, nothing happens. I have cleared the browser, tried other browsers and restarted computer multiple times.
  You have to access your own account and/or  print it for yourself using exactly the same account and user ID that you used when you prepared the return.    https://myturbotax.intuit.com/   ... See more...
  You have to access your own account and/or  print it for yourself using exactly the same account and user ID that you used when you prepared the return.    https://myturbotax.intuit.com/   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.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/01/27010     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-2021-turbotax-online-return-pdf/L8dHfRkpT_US_en_US?uid=m5y4ch1y   Many people have multiple TT accounts and forget how to access them.  Log out of the account you are in now.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/account-management/many-intuit-accounts-turbotax/L9aVfKS1Z_US_en_US?uid=ll5g6zcx Account Recovery     Or did you use the desktop version of TurboTax?  If so, the files are on your own hard drive or any backup device you used like a flash drive.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/find-last-year-tax-data-file-tax-file-computer/L0XJvPaJr_US_en_US   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/data-systems/find-tax-data-file-mac/L4VNGm33S_US_en_US?uid=m6guhab0   You can get a free transcript from the IRS or for a fee of $30, an actual copy of your tax return. https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf       SAVE YOUR TAX RETURNS ! EVERY year before mid-October you should save a copy of your tax return as a pdf and print a copy of it for your records.  That way you will not be searching online frantically when you need it for a lender, FAFSA forms, your next tax return, etc.    https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-2021-turbotax-online-return-pdf/L8dHfRkpT_US_en_US?uid=m6guj526   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-2021-turbotax-online-return-pdf/L8dHfRkpT_US_en_US?uid=m78eb8pc In order to transfer a past year return to the new return you need the tax file   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-turbotax-online-return-tax-data-file/L4xwOG3LF_US_en_US?uid=m6guk3xl   NOTE:  TurboTax and the IRS save returns for seven years.  Returns older than seven years are purged.    
I was sent an IRS letter asking for my 2024 return. I cannot find it anywhere on my computer.
I see your question has not been addressed.   Hopefully, someone familiar with that subject will respond soon.   In the meantime, are you working as an employee (W-2) or an independent contractor (10... See more...
I see your question has not been addressed.   Hopefully, someone familiar with that subject will respond soon.   In the meantime, are you working as an employee (W-2) or an independent contractor (1099)?
The information for this form is carried over from your Federal entry. Have you returned to your Federal income entries to ensure the information you entered for Kentucky is accurate?   The Sched... See more...
The information for this form is carried over from your Federal entry. Have you returned to your Federal income entries to ensure the information you entered for Kentucky is accurate?   The Schedule KW-2(1) is a summary schedule used by the Kentucky Department of Revenue for paper-filed returns. I see this form is not available yet, so your error is likely due to that.   You can use this link to reference when your tax forms will be available. You can search by TurboTax Product and for IRS and state-specific forms.
  You have to access your own account and/or  print it for yourself using exactly the same account and user ID that you used when you prepared the return.    https://myturbotax.intuit.com/   ... See more...
  You have to access your own account and/or  print it for yourself using exactly the same account and user ID that you used when you prepared the return.    https://myturbotax.intuit.com/   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.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/01/27010     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-2021-turbotax-online-return-pdf/L8dHfRkpT_US_en_US?uid=m5y4ch1y   Many people have multiple TT accounts and forget how to access them.  Log out of the account you are in now.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/account-management/many-intuit-accounts-turbotax/L9aVfKS1Z_US_en_US?uid=ll5g6zcx Account Recovery     Or did you use the desktop version of TurboTax?  If so, the files are on your own hard drive or any backup device you used like a flash drive.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/find-last-year-tax-data-file-tax-file-computer/L0XJvPaJr_US_en_US   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/data-systems/find-tax-data-file-mac/L4VNGm33S_US_en_US?uid=m6guhab0   You can get a free transcript from the IRS or for a fee of $30, an actual copy of your tax return. https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf       SAVE YOUR TAX RETURNS ! EVERY year before mid-October you should save a copy of your tax return as a pdf and print a copy of it for your records.  That way you will not be searching online frantically when you need it for a lender, FAFSA forms, your next tax return, etc.    https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-2021-turbotax-online-return-pdf/L8dHfRkpT_US_en_US?uid=m6guj526   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-2021-turbotax-online-return-pdf/L8dHfRkpT_US_en_US?uid=m78eb8pc In order to transfer a past year return to the new return you need the tax file   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-turbotax-online-return-tax-data-file/L4xwOG3LF_US_en_US?uid=m6guk3xl   NOTE:  TurboTax and the IRS save returns for seven years.  Returns older than seven years are purged.    
Read that screen in MY INFO carefully.  It is very oddly worded.    It is not asking if you paid over half the child's support.  It is asking if the child paid over half.  Say NO.
I see this message for the 2026 Quick Employer Forms. We do not have a date they will be available.  You will need to keep checking.
I've claimed HOH in the past and have had no issues with it, but I'm not getting the prompt this year to confirm whether or not I've paid for more than half of the expenses to my home.   My situati... See more...
I've claimed HOH in the past and have had no issues with it, but I'm not getting the prompt this year to confirm whether or not I've paid for more than half of the expenses to my home.   My situation is this:   * I am legally divorced and have been for a few years.   * I have 50/50 joint custody of my minor child with my ex-husband.   * Per our agreement, he is allowed to claim her as a dependent, and I file the form to allow him to do this every year. I indicate this on TurboTax.   * Since she lives with me 50% of the time and I pay for more of her expenses and have a higher income, I have been claiming head of household.   However, this year, when I input her information under "Your Household", I'm not receiving that prompt to verify if I've paid more than half of the living expenses and no matter what, my status defaults to Single.   Am I missing a step?
It depends. Since your gift is from a person, you should leave Line 2a blank as this only is applicable if you received the gift from a trust. Here how to enter the information correctly on Form 3520... See more...
It depends. Since your gift is from a person, you should leave Line 2a blank as this only is applicable if you received the gift from a trust. Here how to enter the information correctly on Form 3520.   For part 1 of the form, Complete lines 1a through 1k with your own information (name, address, social security number etc.). Go to Part 1V, go to line 54 and check the "yes" box Line 54 (Columns a–c): List the date of the gift, a brief description (e.g., "Cash gift"), and the Fair Market Value, if the gift was property in lieu of cash. It is not necessary to provide the name of the person who gave you the gift. You only need to provide names and addresses if the gift came from a foreign corporation or partnership (Line 55).   Instructions for Form 3520              
Your tax refund was not sent to TurboTax.   TurboTax does not handle your refund at all.   Santa Barbara Tax Products Group, LLC  (SBTPG) is the bank that handles the Refund Processing Service wh... See more...
Your tax refund was not sent to TurboTax.   TurboTax does not handle your refund at all.   Santa Barbara Tax Products Group, LLC  (SBTPG) is the bank that handles the Refund Processing Service when you choose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your refund. This option also has an additional charge from the bank that processes the transaction.  You can contact them SBTPG, toll-free, at 1-877-908-7228 or go to their secure website www.sbtpg.com        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   What is Refund Processing Service?  
May 19 2025, they say it was sent to turbo tax to send to me?
She paid the electricity portion of the bill in December and pulled it from the 529, and waited until January to pay the fixed rent portion, and pulled that last week.  Her expenses for rent Sept thr... See more...
She paid the electricity portion of the bill in December and pulled it from the 529, and waited until January to pay the fixed rent portion, and pulled that last week.  Her expenses for rent Sept through Dec, plus electricity Sept - Nov, and food was less than the fall semester COA.  We'll prorate rent through graduation, and claim electricity through April at least (will be billed in June?), maybe not bother with a week (graduation is May 9) in May, depends on whether she's hit the COA or not.
If you prepared a city return using TurboTax, you did that as an extra step after your state return, so look at the pages in the PDF that come after the state pages.     You have to access your o... See more...
If you prepared a city return using TurboTax, you did that as an extra step after your state return, so look at the pages in the PDF that come after the state pages.     You have to access your own account and/or  print it for yourself using exactly the same account and user ID that you used when you prepared the return.    https://myturbotax.intuit.com/   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.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/01/27010     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-2021-turbotax-online-return-pdf/L8dHfRkpT_US_en_US?uid=m5y4ch1y   Many people have multiple TT accounts and forget how to access them.  Log out of the account you are in now.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/account-management/many-intuit-accounts-turbotax/L9aVfKS1Z_US_en_US?uid=ll5g6zcx Account Recovery     Or did you use the desktop version of TurboTax?  If so, the files are on your own hard drive or any backup device you used like a flash drive.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/find-last-year-tax-data-file-tax-file-computer/L0XJvPaJr_US_en_US   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/data-systems/find-tax-data-file-mac/L4VNGm33S_US_en_US?uid=m6guhab0   You can get a free transcript from the IRS or for a fee of $30, an actual copy of your tax return. https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf       SAVE YOUR TAX RETURNS ! EVERY year before mid-October you should save a copy of your tax return as a pdf and print a copy of it for your records.  That way you will not be searching online frantically when you need it for a lender, FAFSA forms, your next tax return, etc.    https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-2021-turbotax-online-return-pdf/L8dHfRkpT_US_en_US?uid=m6guj526   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-2021-turbotax-online-return-pdf/L8dHfRkpT_US_en_US?uid=m78eb8pc In order to transfer a past year return to the new return you need the tax file   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-turbotax-online-return-tax-data-file/L4xwOG3LF_US_en_US?uid=m6guk3xl   NOTE:  TurboTax and the IRS save returns for seven years.  Returns older than seven years are purged.      
Use your school's COA for off-campus housing as a guide for qualified 529 disbursements.  For example, if that amount is $1,500/month and your student attends for nine months, you can withdraw $13,50... See more...
Use your school's COA for off-campus housing as a guide for qualified 529 disbursements.  For example, if that amount is $1,500/month and your student attends for nine months, you can withdraw $13,500 for Room and Board expenses.  Add that to tuition and other qualified education expenses for a total withdrawal amount from your 529 for the school year.    You won't need to track details of utilities, groceries, etc. if you use this method (unless for your own records) and may not even need to enter the 1099-Q in your tax return.   Here's more info on Form 1099-Q.   @anonymouse1 
If your income was higher in 2025, your sales tax deduction on your tax return may also be higher, as it is based on income. However, TurboTax gives you either the Sales Tax Deduction or the State In... See more...
If your income was higher in 2025, your sales tax deduction on your tax return may also be higher, as it is based on income. However, TurboTax gives you either the Sales Tax Deduction or the State Income Tax Deduction on your return, whichever is higher (but not both).   Here's more detailed info on Sales Tax vs. State Income Tax as well as a Sales Tax Deduction Calculator.    Your sales tax deduction may be reduced if you are subject to SALT tax limitations.  Here's detailed info on SALT Deduction for 2025 if you think that applies in your situation.    @zambonizima         
If it's asking why you got the 1099G for a state refund then you are in the wrong place. Go back and enter it here……. To enter a state refund just type 1099-G or 1099-g (with the dash) in the sear... See more...
If it's asking why you got the 1099G for a state refund then you are in the wrong place. Go back and enter it here……. To enter a state refund just type 1099-G or 1099-g (with the dash) in the search box at the top of your return and click on Jump To it. Enter the 1099G under Federal on the left side Wages & Income at the top Scroll down to Other Common Income You might need click on Show More to expand the section Then it's the first line for Refunds Received for State/Local Tax Returns - Click Start or Revisit You do not want the next line that says Other 1099G Income On the first screen check YES - Received a State Refund. Enter the amount and continue on and after a couple screens, it will ask you a couple questions to determine if it's taxable. It may or may not be taxable. It is taxable if you itemized deductions the year it is from. If you took the standard deduction it is not taxable and you don't even need to enter it.