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There's tons of threads about ItsDeductible being discontinued and there's no way it's coming back, and least not in its previous iteration. Lots of developers have already come out with spreadsheet and software alternatives if you google. But I am indeed curious what Intuit is planning since they dropped that "Coming Soon" nugget in the software.   My personal opinion, as a user of TT's desktop software for going on three decades, is not to count on it for this tax season. I still have some pretty common education tax forms throwing errors for not being updated yet for OBBBA changes. Since I have several more brokerage forms to wait for and probably won't be filing until March, if there's no impressive built-in ItsDeductible alternative by then I'm just using what I've already prepared as back-up in a spreadsheet. So I suggest you have a backup method of itemizing your donations.

You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed, nor can you stop it.  It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox on the corner.  The IRS does not allow you to take it back.   If you left out a W-2, a 1099G, or a dependent, or a 1099 etc…DO NOT change your return while it is “pending.”  The changes will go nowhere.   Now you have to wait until the IRS either rejects or accepts your return.  If your return is rejected, you will be able to go into your account and make the necessary changes to your tax return and re-submit your return.     If the IRS accepts your return, however, then you have to wait longer until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund.  THEN you can prepare an amended tax return and e-file or mail  it in. You have to be able to work from that return exactly the way it was when it was e-filed originally.  You will need to use a form called a 1040X.     Meanwhile, DO NOT go in and start changing anything on your return in the system, or you will make a mess for yourself.  Sit tight and wait until you see what the IRS does with the return you just e-filed   The Form 1040X you need becomes available in late February,  But wait until your return has been processed.         You seem to want to change your filing status.    Before you try --- let's make sure you understand filing status.   If your spouse passed in 2025, you can still file a joint return for tax year 2025.    If your spouse passed in an earlier year, you will now file as Single, unless you have a dependent child.   If you have a dependent child, for two years after your spouse passes, you can file as a Qualified Surviving Spouse.       Head of Household is used if you have been single for longer than those two additional years and still have dependent children to claim.   Am I Head of Household?   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-filing-status/qualify-head-household-2021/L0NxUtVc2_US_en_US?uid=m5x19jkx https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-filing-status/qualifying-person-head-household/L2TmgztNs_US_en_US   If you qualify as Head of Household, when you enter your marital status (single or married filing separately) into MyInfo, and then enter your qualifying dependent, TurboTax will offer HOH as your filing status.       https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/taxation/married-person-claim-head-household-filing-status/L078u1RSW_US_en_US?uid=m62dkc4a       Before you attempt to amend---provide some details so we can help you.  

You will add your additional W-2 in the same section you added the first one.   Click on Federal,  Wages & Income, Wages & Salaries (W-2) Choose Add another W-2 Then, fill out the information from the W-2

Widow is not a filing status.  If your spouse passed away in 2025 you can file as Married Filing Jointly. If your spouse passed away in 2024 or 2023 and you have a qualifying child as a dependent you can file as a Qualifying Surviving Spouse.   If your spouse passed away prior to 2023 and you have a qualifying person as a dependent you may be eligible for Head of Household filing status.   The Form 1040-X for amending a 2025 federal tax return is estimated to be available in TurboTax on 02/19/2026   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

First, it's up to you if you want to file Form N-172, however it seems like it would be a good idea. It only needs to be filed once unless your wife falls into the following category. Part II, Section A, item 6; Section B, item 5; or Section C, item 4 indicates that the taxpayer needs to be re-examined. If re-examination is indicated, a new Form N-172 should be submitted for the year indicated. HI Form N-172 Instructions This from is not part of TurboTax and must be submitted manually due to the physician statement section and signature.   In TurboTax Desktop you can override however you could lose the 100% accuracy guarantee and you may have to mail your tax return. How can I override something in TurboTax Desktop? Lastly, you could choose to clear and start over so that you can choose not to import prior year data. It could be more work on your part however you would not have the box automatically checked for your wife's disability.  Likewise, you can start a new return in TurboTax Desktop (you can have 5 returns), even if you don't use it to see how it would turn out. Use fake SSNs to test. This should give you the answers you need to make your final decision.   @TUMARK22 

Code IL1040-8100-1 is an Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) rejection indicating that your prior year's Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) or ID information does not match their records.  Go back to the state section of TurboTax and follow the steps to file again, verifying your entry is correct.     See IL – Illinois AGI Rejection – Code IL1040-8100-1.

You can create the 1040X from your current TurboTax product- it is just not available yet.  ‌You should wait until the return is fully processed before starting to amend.‌ If you are expecting a refund and are amending for an additional refund, the IRS states you should wait until you've received the original refund. Then, you can amend as soon as the federal amended tax return form 1040-X is available for filing in TurboTax.  Use this tool to check availability of forms, including 1040X: Tax form availability   Here is some more information on filing amendments: How to File an Amended Tax Return with the IRS

 Everyone in the user forum is a live human and someone is here 24/7.      Phone support is not provided with the Free Edition.  If you are using a paid version of the software or if you purchased PLUS you can get phone support when customer support is there.  Otherwise, post your question here and someone will try to help.   To call TurboTax customer support https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/account-management/contact-turbotax/L2y9ZKpQB_US_en_US?uid=m5s9l2vh   @kelvinsmythe1

An EIN should have been applied for and received for the estate.    Bottom line is if the income/expenses were earned/incurred by the estate (postmortem), they definitely should be reported on the 1041 and if they were earned and incurred by the decedent while alive, then that would be IRD and DRD also reportable as such on the 1041 if the estate received the income. 

Yes----if you moved to or from AL during 2025, then you prepare a part-year return for AL.   You do not mention which other state you lived in--if it is a state with a state income tax you will also need to file a part year return for that state.     MOVED OR NEED TO FILE PART-YEAR STATE https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/file-moved-different-state-last-year/L3ljAGBw6_US_en_US?uid=me08b0gq   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/printers-printing/file-part-year-state-return/L82I8dCHS_US_en_US?uid=m68cki50   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/printers-printing/file-part-year-state-return/L82I8dCHS_US_en_US?uid=m68cdx44     ALLOCATE PART YEAR https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/allocate-split-income-part-year-state-return/L8KzwwBCQ_US_en_US?uid=m5y1ulrh     https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/returns-and-forms/help/when-would-i-have-to-file-returns-in-more-than-one-state/00/25821  

To transfer your TurboTax desktop file (.tax2024) to the TurboTax Online program, sign in to the online version and select "Tax Tools" > "Tools" > "Transfer last year's return from your computer."    This works only at the start of a new return and requires the desktop file to be on your computer (not a PDF).    Here's more info on Transferring Prior Year from Desktop to Online.   @BlastMaster 

Go back to the same screen where you entered a 1099R and click that you need to Add 1099R.   To enter your retirement income, Go to  Federal> Wages and Income>Retirement Plans and Social Security>IRA  401 k) Pension Plan Withdrawals to enter your 1099R.