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@be18 wrote: I am using new computer and turbo tax 25 says it cannot find my 2024 turbo tax file even though I  had the 2024 files transferred to the new computer Are you using a Mac computer or Windows PC?   When you transferred files to the new computer, was it the *.tax2024 data file, a 2024 PDF, or both?   If you copied the 2024 data file to the new computer, do you remember the directory location where you placed the data file on the new computer?   We don't know what you're using, but on a Windows PC the default location for the TurboTax data files is the Documents\TurboTax folder, but in moving to a new computer, you could have placed them anywhere.  Search your entire system for any file ending in *.tax2024 or you can also search for all files with the *.tax extension.   The method to do that differs a bit between Windows and Mac.   Without knowing the operating system, there's not much more to say yet.

It depends. First wait to see if your return was accepted or rejected. Accepted: An amended return must be completed to make the corrections. Rejected:  Make the change before you resubmit your return through e-file. If it was accepted you can amend your tax return using the information below. Do not change anything until you review the instructions so that TurboTax knows the original numbers and the corrected ones. Use the links below for assistance and readiness. How to Correct Federal Tax Returns   Amend a tax return for the current tax year

You can go back and change your choice between the standard deduction and itemizing at any time before you file your return.    TurboTax automatically selects the option that gives you the biggest tax break based on the info you entered, but you can manually override this.    To change your selection in TurboTax Online, follow these steps:   -Select Federal from the left menu and then Deductions & Credits.   -Scroll to the bottom of the Your tax breaks page and select Wrap up tax breaks or Done with Deductions.   -Continue through the screens until you reach the one titled The Standard Deduction is Right for You! or Itemizing Deductions is Right for You!   -Check the box for Change my deduction to see a comparison of both amounts and select the one you want to use.  

I've been a TT  user for 20+ years. The RMD 2025 is a TT programming issue and they need to step up, own the RMD issue problem and stop ignoring their problem. One comment I read is looking good to me, spend $36 and purchase H&R Block tax program. It works with no RMD run around. Its also cheaper than spending  $60 for a TT expert to fix TT poor RMD Code. I am very disappointed with TT for ignoring and not fix this obvious problem.  How many times does a user have to delete and reenter their 1099R.

If you are using TurboTax Desktop and get the "snag" message:   Make sure the software is updated. See this help article for instructions to run a manual update. Reboot your device. Check your firewall and antivirus settings. Make sure they aren't blocking any feature of the software. Please see this help article for more information. Clear cache and cookies   If you are still having trouble, you might also try these steps:   Run the Windows System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files. Delete the downloaded file and download TurboTax again from InstallTurboTax.com. Sometimes files get corrupted during the download process. Restart your computer in Selective Startup Mode, and then install TurboTax. Install TurboTax on a different computer. If you have tried ALL of the troubleshooting steps and the issue is still not resolved:   See this help article for instructions on how to contact TurboTax customer support depending on which product you are using.  

It's important to double check all of your entries for your parent. The link below will provide the details for a Qualifying Relative. If your parent does qualify, you may get the 'Other Dependent Credit'. Who can I claim as a dependent? What is the Other Dependent Credit?

Yes.  You can manually enter the quarterly payments you made for 2025.   To enter your estimated tax payments made to the IRS in 2025 for your 2025 taxes select the following: Federal Deductions and Credits Estimates and Other Taxes Paid Estimates Federal estimated taxes for 2025

IRS form 1099-SA reports the money you spent from your health savings account (HSA).   Do you mean to correct the form that you have previously entered?   If so, in TurboTax Online, follow these steps:    Down the left side of the screen, click on Federal. Down the left side of the screen, click on Deductions and credits. Click the down arrow to the right of Medical. Click to the right of HSA, MSA Contributions. Be sure to check the box that you have an HSA account. At the screen 1099-SA Summary, click the pencil to the right of the form previously entered. See this TurboTax Help.