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Millions of e-files have been in pending on servers since early January.  The IRS just opened yesterday on 1/26 to begin to accept/reject e-files.   It will take several days of that backlog to clear up.   You will always find someone whose e-file was randomly accepted before yours and someone whose e-file was randomly accepted after yours.   Watch your emails.   When you e-file your return you will get two emails from TurboTax.  The first one will say your return has been transmitted; the second one will tell you the IRS has accepted  or rejected your federal e-file.  If you filed a state return, there will be a third email (usually a day or two later) that tells you if the state e-file was accepted or rejected.   Check your e-file status:   https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/  

To enter, change or delete a refund from the prior year applied to this years taxes (Federal, State, Local) - Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business) Click on Deductions and Credits Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown) Scroll down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid On Income Taxes Paid, click on the start or update button

If the W-2 was imported but the file is corrupted and cannot be opened, you may have to enter the W-2 by hand.   At the screen How would you like to add your W-2, select Type it in myself.   You also may be able to Snap a photo of your W-2 with your phone.   W-2's should be made available by employers to their employees by January 31.  

I had this same problem, and after spending 3 sessions on the phone for a total of over 3 hours with 3 different Turbo Tax experts (the last one being extremely helpful and effective - shout out to James), I have an answer. If you need to amend your 2023 tax return, and you used the Turbo Tax online version, you CANNOT amend your return online. It is impossible. I was told that any amendment prior to 2025 must use the desktop Turbo Tax version for the year you are amending. For me, that meant that I needed to purchase the 2023 desktop version of Turbo Tax. This is not something I ever would have found out if not for calling a Turbo Tax expert multiple times. Now, I am left seeing if I can actually figure out how to amend my return (especially without having to input again all of my information. Good luck, out there. You'll need it,

After completing the first import, log out of your bank's portal.  If you're using TurboTax Online, clear your Cache and Cookies.   In the Investments section, choose 'Add Investments' and start the process to sign in to your institution with the second set of credentials for importing.   @Polkadot1     

We'll automatically generate and fill out Form 8606 (Nondeductible IRAs) if you reported any of these on your tax return: Nondeductible contributions made to a traditional IRA Distributions from a traditional, SEP, or SIMPLE IRA that had nondeductible contributions (not including rollovers, conversions, recharacterizations, qualified charitable distributions, one-time distribution to fund an HSA, or return of certain contributions) Conversions from a traditional, SEP, or SIMPLE IRA to a Roth IRA Distributions from a Roth IRA (other than rollovers, recharacterizations, or a return of certain contributions) However, you'll have to download and print Form 8606, manually fill it out (instructions), and print and file your return, if any of these three situations apply to you: You received a distribution from an inherited traditional IRA that had nondeductible contributions. You transferred an inherited plan account to a Roth IRA. You received a distribution from an inherited Roth IRA that was not a qualified distribution. How to Trigger form 8606 in TurboTax

You will have to wait for the IRS to either Accept or Reject your filed federal tax return. If the return is rejected you can make the necessary changes and e-file again. If the return is accepted you will have to amend your original tax return. An amended return, Form 1040-X, can only be printed and mailed to the IRS if the original tax return was not e-filed. The IRS will take up to 20 weeks or longer to process an amended tax return. Before starting to amend the tax return, wait for the tax refund to be received or the taxes due to be paid and processed by the IRS. See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a current year tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-federal-tax-return-current-year/L7eS6o1qh_US_en_US?uid=lfunevhk

It depends on whether the withholding tables changed or if you made any changes to your withholding. Also, if there was a change in the types of income.   The standard deduction is based on your filing status and they are listed here for you. You can preview your tax return before you file by using the steps below as well.   Standard deductions for your convenience: For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately, the standard deduction is $15,750 in 2025.   For married couples filing jointly or a Qualified Surviving Spouse, the standard deduction  is $31,500, and   For head of household, the standard deduction is $23,625    If you're at least 65 years old or blind, you can claim an additional deduction in 2025 of: $2,000 for single or Head of Household $1,600 for married or Qualified Surviving Spouse. If you're both 65 and blind, the additional deduction amount is doubled. For more information, see What's my standard deduction for 2025?    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                  

Standard deductions for 2025 Single - $15.750 add $2,000 if age 65 or older Married Filing Separately - $15,750 add $1,600 if age 65 or older Married Filing Jointly - $31,500 add $1,600 for each spouse age 65 or older Head of Household - $23,625 add $2,000 if age 65 or older   New Bonus Standard Deduction (OBBB): An additional $6,000 deduction for taxpayers 65 and older. This is per eligible individual, meaning a married couple both over 65 could get $12,000. Important: This bonus deduction is temporary, lasting from 2025 through 2028. Income limitations: It phases out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers. The amount is calculated on Schedule 1-A, Part V, with that amount flowing to Form 1040 Line 13b Look at your Form 1040 - You can view your Form 1040 plus Schedules 1, 2 and 3 at any time using the online editions. Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen. Click on Tools. Click on View Tax Summary. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left side of the screen.

Those are for the phase out amounts.   For Single the deduction starts to phase out at 75,000 and maxes out at 175,000 For Joint the deductions starts to phase out at 150,000 and maxes out at 250,000 If you are married you have to file a Joint return   Heres a spreadsheet I made.   It exactly matches the IRS and Turbo Tax.   If you give me your AGI I can plug it into my sheet.     ,