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Some states are fairly quick with refunds, while other states can take a long time processing returns--even several weeks--as they crack down on detecting fraudulent returns.     Here are some things you should check:   First, you need to be sure your state return was successfully filed.   If you efiled, be sure your efiled state return was accepted.  If you used Online TurboTax, you can check by looking at the Tax Home in your Online account.   Or did you choose to file by mail instead?  TurboTax does not mail it for you.  If you chose that method, you have to print, sign, date, and mail it.   The FAQ below tells how to check on a state refund.   When you scroll down further there, you will see a link for your state.   FAQ:  How do I track my state refund? https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_...

  TT info on PACE https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/home-ownership/energy-tax-credit-which-home-improvements-qualify/L5rZH56ex PACE property improvements are entered under the Deductions & Credits tab> Your Home section.>Select "Start" or "Revisit" next to Home Energy Credits. From there, you can report solar, geothermal, or other qualified energy improvements (Form 5695), including related financing costs. @rlcscde

@garettchoy  there is actually a Form called Retun Worksheet.   You will need to find it and see what is highlighted to fix.    It seems to be about education status of someone and you need to update their enrollment status of school.  To open a form in TurboTax Online, open your return, navigate to in the left menu to Tax Tools > select Tools>Open a form>Locate the form in the list,  Or desktop go to top left choose Forms> Open Form> type retun  and the first item will popup entitled "Person on the Retun Worksheet".> click on it and choose open form and you will see all persons worksheets  on your tax return.  See what is highlighted to fix.   Or, look at all forms and see what has exclamation on list to quickly see what still has errors or omitted data.

Have you already paid or not?  I couldn't tell from your comments.   Something in your return must have caused you to upgrade.   What edition are you in now?  It should show the edition in the top left corner when you are logged in.   Does it say Do It Yourself Deluxe or Do It Yourself Premium?   What does "foreign $" refer to?   What's that all about?   Please explain what you meant with that term in your original question.   Did you happen to have foreign earned income and exclusion, and thus needed Form 2555? Or did you need Form 1116, Foreign Tax Credit?   You also mentioned Schedule B.   Did you have any taxable interest income or dividend income that totaled over $1500, which would trigger Schedule B? Or do you have a foreign bank account or trust?  TurboTax asks that question, and if you say "yes" it triggers Schedule B. There are a few other things that can trigger Schedule B that are listed here: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-schedule-b-form-1040   You wrote:  "I am getting no refund and owe no money."   That's a less-common situation.   What types of income are in your return?   Or do you by any chance have a zero-income return?  

  To delete a form in TurboTax Online, open your return, navigate to in the left menu to Tax Tools > select Tools>click Delete a form>Locate the form in the list, click Delete next to it, and confirm. Note that you cannot delete Form 1040, and some forms may require changing answers in the interview section to the supporting worksheets.  Form 2210 is for estimated tax payments,  and has a supporting forms ES & W4 WKS and Est Tax Options if you choose delete forms but, it will be easier to go back through the interview.   Alternatively go back through the interview and go to section Personal>Other Tax Situations> Section 3 Other Tax Forms and choose Form W-4 and estimated taxes and just reduce your income to 0 so it calculates no estimated taxes. @xnhuang88

@JamesG1  An update to my answer with actual regulations you can be assured of: The IRS released final regulations RIN 1545-BN59 implementing the de minimis error safe harbor exceptions to the penalties for failure to file certain correct information returns (for example, 1099s) and to furnish certain correct payee statements (for example, W-2s) under Code sections 6721 and 6722.   The de minimis error safe harbor exceptions were added to code by the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015, and provide that payers generally are not required to correct an error on an information return or payee statement if the amount of the error is not more than approximately $100 (or not more than $25 if the error is with respect to withholdings).         

Were assets placed into service in 2024? You would only get depreciation for part of the year, while in 2025 it would be for a full year. This seems possible because the rental income nearly doubles from 2024 to 2025. If not, it's impossible to determine if there's an issue because we know nothing about the assets. It also seems unusual that other expenses dropped from 2024 to 2025

I'm not sure how you are using the word "pending."  The IRS doesn't tend to use that word.  It's  mainly an efile term used right after efiling when a return status can show as "pending" for up to 24-48 hours before the IRS either accepts the return to begin processing or rejects it.    Or did you mean your return is still "being processed?"   How long has it been since you filed?    The IRS says most people who efile and choose direct deposit should get their refund within 3 weeks.   But a significant number of folks wait longer than 21 days if their returns require extra processing at the IRS.   If you efiled, and if the efile was accepted, what is the exact wording at the IRS "Where's My Refund" website?    It usually goes through 3 stages: Return received and is being processed Refund approved Refund sent and a projected date given Less commonly there is a message if the IRS needs additional info from you.   "Tt says they can’t be wrong."       Where did they say that?   It's hard to think of anyone or any company that can't be wrong.     TurboTax provides an estimated refund date of 21 days to everyone.  That's based on the IRS common processing time of 21 days for most returns.    I'd go by the IRS "Where's My Refund" tool.    If it says your return is still processing there, and if it goes past 21 days, you can phone the IRS to see if they can tell you anything about the delay.

I've done rhat already and they were unable to explain why I suddenly need to pay now and I didnt prior. She said she can't refund the price either so there isn't anything she can do and I may need to file by hand to avoid paying. 

  If your agreement says you don't have to go to NY and you never do, your employer should NOT withhold NYS taxes.  The sheer fact that they do withhold, is a warning that they feel that your employment setup does not meet the rules so be careful. The BETTER ROUTE: Contact Employer First: Request that your employer stop withholding NY taxes, refund the incorrectly withheld amount, and issue a Form W-2c (Corrected Wage and Tax Statement). Employers can adjust errors in their quarterly payroll tax returns  FORM NYS-45. They may tell you why they withhold and they disagree.  Probability of an audit is high if you allocate 0. The convenience rule is a difficult one. @lemonswee

@TomParke2022 actually the IRS caused it and their regulations under paperwork reduction no more checks yet all directions still require tax programs to offer the checks.  System for verification is NOT TT, it is federal govt.  You have to do it now for unemployment, social security too....