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https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/retrieve-your-ip-pin   If you have a 6 digit PIN issued to you by the IRS you need to enter it in order to e-file.  Go to Federal>Other Tax Situatio... See more...
https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/retrieve-your-ip-pin   If you have a 6 digit PIN issued to you by the IRS you need to enter it in order to e-file.  Go to Federal>Other Tax Situations>Other Return Info>Identity Protection PIN and enter the six-digit PIN.
I was trying to file my nephew's tax return and they do not have health insurance.  When I submitted it, it said they they need to file the form 1095.  They did not receive a form and did not pay for... See more...
I was trying to file my nephew's tax return and they do not have health insurance.  When I submitted it, it said they they need to file the form 1095.  They did not receive a form and did not pay for insurance.  I "corrected" the error by saying that they did not receive a form and tried to resubmit but it will not go through.  Could they have insurance and not know it?  
On the page "Let's get the info from your 1099-K," enter the adjustment amount for Box 1a under the statement "This amount from box 1a is too high or includes some personal transactions." You can ent... See more...
On the page "Let's get the info from your 1099-K," enter the adjustment amount for Box 1a under the statement "This amount from box 1a is too high or includes some personal transactions." You can enter any amount up to the total reported on the 1099-K.   See this article for more help: How do I enter a 1099-K for personal item sales?
When reporting an RMD for a qualified annuity, the Gross Distribution amount and the Taxable Amount are the same on the 1099-R.  Is it necessary to report the RMD at all or should both amounts be ent... See more...
When reporting an RMD for a qualified annuity, the Gross Distribution amount and the Taxable Amount are the same on the 1099-R.  Is it necessary to report the RMD at all or should both amounts be entered into TurboTax?  I do not see where the amount of taxes owed or refunded would change.
No. You do not add overtime to box 14 of formW-2.   In TurboTax Online, this is how you enter the qualified overtime premium: After entering your form W-2, you'll see a screen titled Let's C... See more...
No. You do not add overtime to box 14 of formW-2.   In TurboTax Online, this is how you enter the qualified overtime premium: After entering your form W-2, you'll see a screen titled Let's Check for Other Situations Put a checkmark on Overtime and click Continue Follow the TurboTax questionnaire to enter your qualified overtime premium This deduction will transfer to Schedule 1-A of your form 1040, with that amount flowing to line 13b of your form 1040. This line includes the overtime deduction among other deductions if applicable, such as the tip deduction, the additional senior deduction or the car loan interest deduction.
You can change your filling status in the Personal Info section of the return. Open TurboTax On the center panel click the arrow for Personal Info Select [Review/Edit] Your name and hous... See more...
You can change your filling status in the Personal Info section of the return. Open TurboTax On the center panel click the arrow for Personal Info Select [Review/Edit] Your name and household members will be displayed Click the small arrow to the right of your name Click the [Revisit] button Continue the interview to About your household Your filling status is determined here.  
Thanks, I appreciate the update and will wait for the csv import feature.  I have too many deductions to enter manually.
As suggested by MonikaK1, you can go into the My Info section from the left menu in TurboTax Online and update your dependent information.    To get the dependent questions to be blank again, you... See more...
As suggested by MonikaK1, you can go into the My Info section from the left menu in TurboTax Online and update your dependent information.    To get the dependent questions to be blank again, you can delete the dependent then add back, which will clear your previous answers to the questions about support.
Given I have just sold a rental and am learning how important cost basis adjustments are, I started collecting info on my primary home.  A few questions about that.    We bought in 2002.    Planne... See more...
Given I have just sold a rental and am learning how important cost basis adjustments are, I started collecting info on my primary home.  A few questions about that.    We bought in 2002.    Planned to upgrade, but never got around to it until... House fire in 12/2005.    Now, forced to "upgrade"  we did some and more of the following: A new roof. Framed, built out and finished the interior rooms (drwalling and painting) Rewired and replumbed the house. Installed new HVAC system.  (Heat pump & air handler, incl ductwork) Installed all new fixtures. Kitchen cabinets and countertops, hard wood and tile flooring, plumbing fixtures cabinets and countertops, new windows, new doors (interior and exterior), all trim and molding. New well pump and holding tank, water filter, water softener, solar water heater, 32 solar panels. (In subsequent years, the solar water heater and panels were removed and replaced with a regular water water heater.)  10 years or so later, I replaced 34 windows and all the interior and exterior doors with energy efficient ones.  I've taken the energy credits where applicable.  15 years later or so, I replaced the well pump So I'm sure there is more, but that's where I am right now.  I guess my question boils down to how to address items already existing, but ruined by the fire?  Do the replacements go in as simple additions to the cost basis?  They're certainly not repairs.  I had a burned out shell after the fire, which we rebuilt within the same exterior footprint.   I can show what I received from insurance for many of the repairs and replacements.  I'm sure that must factor in.  Into what field would the improvements be added?  (I'm wondering that on my rental sale, too.)   Thanks for your thoughts!
Can you please clarify your question? What was the error you received? 
thank you.  I'm so confused but I think this charge might be an upgrade for premium.  I called to ask a question and they said it would be $60.  I stupidly said yes and then realized it was something... See more...
thank you.  I'm so confused but I think this charge might be an upgrade for premium.  I called to ask a question and they said it would be $60.  I stupidly said yes and then realized it was something I could just google.  But instead of $60 that the phone prompt said it would cost, its charging me $99 for federal and $39 state so $138 when it quoted me $60.   I already paid almost $400 in intuit subscription services this year.  Again I am still not sure what this charge is but I think it might be that.  Every customer service rep has given me a different answer or didn't call back when they said they would or got cut off.  I'm so exhausted by this whole thing I'm just putting off doing my taxes because I don't want to have to explain it all over again.  If it's not fixed I'm just gonna do my taxes with another service that doesn't trick its customers into higher fees.  The other thing is the last person I spoke to sent me a refund link.  I dont need a refund link since I haven't paid yet.  I think I need a service code to reduce the charges before I pay. 
We hire a property management company to handle rent collection, mortgage payments, and all expenses such as repairs & maintenance. Back the original topic, passive income losses do not allow for rol... See more...
We hire a property management company to handle rent collection, mortgage payments, and all expenses such as repairs & maintenance. Back the original topic, passive income losses do not allow for rollover from personal  level to partnership return is what I'm hearing.
Try deleting the worksheet out of the Schedule C forms. You can delete any or all of the forms in your tax return by navigating in TurboTax Online to Tax Home > Tax Tools > Tools > Delete a form U... See more...
Try deleting the worksheet out of the Schedule C forms. You can delete any or all of the forms in your tax return by navigating in TurboTax Online to Tax Home > Tax Tools > Tools > Delete a form Under the section 2025 Federal Form 1040: Individual, use the right arrow to click through the pages until you find the worksheet(s) for Schedule C that include startup costs. Delete that, and any other Schedule C forms related to a business, if that business did not actually start operations during the year.  
Q. Do I check the box that I lived out of state? A. No. Being an out of state student is only a temporary absence from you home state. This is particularly true, in your case, where you have actual... See more...
Q. Do I check the box that I lived out of state? A. No. Being an out of state student is only a temporary absence from you home state. This is particularly true, in your case, where you have actually returned to you state of residence.    Even if you need to check the box that "you earned money in another state", you say no to the "lived in" another state question.     You would also answer no to the  earned money in another state question, if the school location state is "reciprocal" with your home state.      
Are you using one of the TurboTax Live editions? If so, see this TurboTax support FAQ for removing Live Assist - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-subscriptions/rem... See more...
Are you using one of the TurboTax Live editions? If so, see this TurboTax support FAQ for removing Live Assist - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-subscriptions/remove-turbotax-live/L3WW5jwOM_US_en_US
If you report Form 1099-MISC as Other Income, you can add the two amounts together. There's no need for a revised 1099. The IRS will check to be sure you reported at least as much income as was repor... See more...
If you report Form 1099-MISC as Other Income, you can add the two amounts together. There's no need for a revised 1099. The IRS will check to be sure you reported at least as much income as was reported on the 1099, and you will report more.
I deleted and started the State return again. At the end it just took me back to the "fix my return" screen that would basically send me in a loop before.   After clicking fix this time, I've got a... See more...
I deleted and started the State return again. At the end it just took me back to the "fix my return" screen that would basically send me in a loop before.   After clicking fix this time, I've got an error screen. Hope that means you are working on this issue!
You are posting from online TurboTax.  Online does not have forms mode.  Forms mode is a feature of desktop download software only.   With online you do not have direct access to forms.  You can only... See more...
You are posting from online TurboTax.  Online does not have forms mode.  Forms mode is a feature of desktop download software only.   With online you do not have direct access to forms.  You can only preview Form 1040 and Schedules 1,2 and 3.   PREVIEW 1040 https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/preview-turbotax-online-return-filing/L77WCkvnu_US_en_US?uid=m681fkhr   After you pay your fees you can see the other forms and schedules.  
If you are ready to file now, you can still enter your information manually.