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@repostiii    You can save $$ by buying and installing the desktop software on a full Windows or MAC computer  (Windows 11 required....Mac Sonoma 14 minimum).   With the desktop software you can create as many tax files as needed....but only e-file 5 of them, the rest would have to be printed and mailed in.  But you only need 4  (if your children worked or had reportable income).   You get one free state software, but State e-file is $20-$25). TurboTax Desktop | Download Tax Software (tends to be cheaper at Amazon...but if you need a state and use Deluxe, make sure you buy the version with one free state software set...and only TTX versions from Amazon Software Services)     For Online prep, you would have to create separate accounts for each tax return you need to file....and pay the full bill for each

To access your current or prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the User ID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/ Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)   If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created.  TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.   Go to this IRS website for free transcripts of a federal tax return - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript   For a fee of $30 you can get a complete federal tax return from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

That depends.  I expect you are working on a vehicle.     If it is a personal vehicle, it's incidental to owning the vehicle, and it is not deductible. It should be noted that if you're an employee, business use of your personal vehicle is not deductible. If you are a repair shop.  You can deduct it as supplies.  If you're working on a classic car, you can add the costs to the original price, but not deduct the cost directly. @TODD-ZIEBARTH Edited [02/01/2026: 5:55 AM PST]  

The Tax professional didn't even answer correctly.   Did she even read the original question?   Why is there a question on TurboTax 2025 asking if we got the 2021 Tax Rebate for $260 for single filers but did not enter into our taxes until 2023?  We entered them in 2023 so why is TurboTax asking us to enter it again on our Tax year 2025?  Is this a question that TurboTax should delete off the 2025 tax year questions?  Simple question, can we get a logical answer?  (Why are they asking for it again?)

I so agree...I have spent hours and asked 3 experts and none of them are aware of bugs or any updates.  I plan to hold off at least a week or two to see if anything changes. It is beyond frustrating and even more so when you've done your due diligence and saved receipts/records etc and you're ready to enter the room & board and the boxes don't appear (like they have for the past 3 years)!! Fingers crossed something changes...

To amend your return, And change Household & dependent information.:   Follow these steps:   The return must be completely processed by the IRS> If your return is rejected, you can go directly back in and make changes.  If it is accepted, follow these steps: On the Tax Home screen,  Scroll down to Your tax returns & documents and  Select the Amend (change) return dropdown,  Then Amend using TurboTax Online. (If you're told to amend your return via TurboTax Desktop, follow the steps for TurboTax Desktop instead.) Continue through the screens, make the changes you need to make, and carefully answer the remaining questions to finish amending your return. Amend current taxes 2025  How do I amend my federal tax return for a prior year? To update your Household and Dependent information:   On the center menu select Personal Info and Click Review Edit. Your information, and your families will be displayed. To change Your Personal information: Click the arrow on the right. Then select [Revisit]. To correct a spouse or child: Select [Review]. Go through the interview to make any changes. To [Add another dependent] click the box with the same name.