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Some more info on the last month rule and testing.  I believe the last month rule only applies if you had coverage on Dec 1 but did not have it for the entire year.  Coverage on Dec 1 allows you to make full HSA contributions for the year, BUT you are then subject to the testing period.   If you had coverage for ALL of 2024, then you are not subject to the testing period and the last month rule does not apply.

It depends on your military status. The offer valid for active duty and reservists of an enlisted rank (E-1 through E-9) with a W2 from DFAS.    If you are a Commissioned Officer (O-rank), Warrant Officer (W-rank), or a Veteran/Retiree, you no longer qualify for the "Free" military offer. You may receive a small discount (often 20% via USAA), but the federal and state filing will not be $0.   If you are still eligible for the discount, you can sign up here. Discount applied when you're ready to file.

You should receive an email from ARAG with the next steps. Be sure to check your spam or junk folder if you did not receive it in your inbox.    You may be able to reach out to ARAG directly at their Contact Us page for assistance.   See also this TurboTax Help.

For your situation the standard deduction that will be shown on your 1040  line 12e is $34,700.   That's $31,500 base, and $1,600 X 2 for two seniors.  The new  $12,000 Senior Deduction is on the second page of your tax return on line 13b. (This may include other credits) For more information, see What's my standard deduction for 2025?    

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If you used desktop software downloaded/installed from a CD to your own computer, then the tax files are stored locally on your own hard drive or any backup device you used like a flash drive.  They are not stored online.  If you cannot recover them due to a hard drive failure, etc. 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

Yes, it is the correct action in TurboTax.  Although your employer did withhold this amount for you, it is included with all of your federal withholding (line 25, Form 1040).  Once everything is calculated to arrive at your total tax, then withholding will be used to reduce your total tax.   Schedule 2, part 2, line 11 (from Form 8959) is combined with any other special taxes and carried to Form 1040, line 23.  You can review your forms before you complete your return by using the steps below.   From the left rail menu in TurboTax Online, select Tax Tools (You may have to scroll down on the left rail menu.) Select Tax Tools On the drop-down select Tools On the pop-up menu titled “Tools Center”, select View Tax Summary  On the left sidebar, select Preview my 1040  For TurboTax Desktop, change to 'Forms' and review the forms.