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As of right now in order to get the tip deduction the tip income has to be reported to you on a 1099-K, 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC.  It will carry to the 1-A by itself.  That could change and there is an update expected this Friday and next Friday.   @VolvoGirl 

It would be better for the 17 year old to file since they would only have taxes owed on the amount over $1,350   If they do file their own tax return make sure that they indicate on their return that they can claimed as a dependent.

@EpicRivalry wrote: It reduces the maximum amount for the deduction by 200.00 for each 1000 over 100000. So instead of 10000, the maximum amount a person could deduct should be 6000.00      Yes, it reduces the deduction by $200 for each $1000 over $100,000.   However, did you pay $10,000 or more in loan interest?  It reduces the DEDUCTION, not the maximum cap.  With $120,000 of income, your deduction is lowered by $4,000.  If you paid $4,000 or less of interest, your deduction will be $0.  

@TravisV07 wrote:   Based on TurboTax guidance, the MAGI phaseout reduces the maximum allowable deduction, not the interest paid.   I'm not sure what the TurboTax guidance says, but the Law, Proposed Regulation and Schedule 1-A indicate the phaseout reduces the allowable amount (usually the interest paid), not the maximum amount.  

It will be more than $1350. I claimed it last year, but am checking to see if that is still the best option for filing as this year it is looking like I am having to pay way more to federal than last year, without yet even adding in her interest to my income.

Make sure your computer is the same way when you originally installed it. Like with no flash drives plugged in or plugged in if one was. Even a printer plugged in or not. It asked me again so I just closed the program and took out a flash drive that was plugged in and tried again. It worked. Asks for Activation at every launch https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/turbotax-2019-requests-license-activation-at-every-launch/00/960924  

Each tax year has to be filed separately using the forms for the specific tax year.  They cannot be combined in any way--do not even put them in the same envelope when you mail them.      You cannot change the tax year.   The current online program is for 2025 only.   Only a 2025 return can be prepared online and only a 2025 return can be e-filed.   Online preparation and e-filing for 2022, 2023, and  2024 is permanently closed. Note:  The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac.  It cannot be used on a mobile device.   To file a return for a prior tax year  If you need to prepare a return for 2022, 2023, or 2024  you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign,  and mail the return(s) https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/ You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.   Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0   When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.   Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

Sorry there is no one from TurboTax that can assist with a 2023 and 2024 tax return.   The TurboTax online editions are only for tax year 2025 and cannot be changed.   To complete and file a 2023 and 2024 tax return using TurboTax you would need to purchase, download and install on a personal computer one of the desktop editions for each tax year required from this website - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/   A 2023 and 2024 tax return can only be printed and mailed, they cannot be e-filed using TurboTax.  Use a separate envelope when mailing each tax year.