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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.  

Did not say that having four dependents affects eligibility -- just pointing out that (contrary to what some users hope for) that you can only get EIC for up to three dependents.   And....you say that your income was less than $68,675?   When you used the interactive EIC assistant from the IRS site, what did it show?

Can you clarify if you entered in the TurboTax rental section?  Because it is a Home Away From Home business that is reported on Schedule C, TurboTax has it as a short-term rentals (STRs) (average guest stay is 7 days or less and "substantial services" (e.g., daily maid service, fresh linens, food) are provided for guest convenience).    If you want to claim it on Schedule E, go back to the Review your rental property info page and under Rental Type and Usage, check what you have for Property Type- if you have Vacation or short-term rental, you can change to Single Family.  Also, check your days rented at fair price and personal days.     See 10 Tax Tips for Airbnb, HomeAway & VRBO Vacation Rentals.

Having 4 dependents doesn't make me ineligible for EIC. It's capped out at 3 dependents. It still wouldn't explain the discrepancy that I'm over income guidelines when I'm not. I also don't exceed the investment limit. 

I have the same question that annieland posted 2 days ago. The software definitely states:  "COMING SOON!  We're working on a new tool to help you look up the fair market value of your item.  We expect it to be ready soon...." Please endeavor to offer more specifics.  I have to believe that someone in the Intuit world has knowledge about this tool and when it will be available, specifically, whether it will be available in time to use this filing season.   I respectfully and humbly request that Turbo Tax staff be more specific in your reply as to the status of this tool, and whether we can expect to see it in time to use by this year's filing deadline.   This type of tool has been available in recent years' iterations  of Turbo Tax.  It was VERY helpful.  And it baffles me as to why Turbo Tax would remove it.  I appeal for you to bring it back!   Thanks for listening!