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@JustAsking1 It should be fine. As long as the TurboTax build is up-to-date. I've attached a screenshot for reference below. To check that information, you can go to Help > About TurboTax from the top panel.      You don’t need to start over and give this a try. You can manually whitelist the program through your Windows settings:   Click the Start menu and type "Allow an app through Windows Firewall" and hit Enter. Click the Change settings button (you may need Admin permission). Look for TurboTax 2025 or CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess in the list. Ensure the checkboxes for both Private and Public are checked. If you don't see it, click Allow another app..., browse to your TurboTax installation folder (usually in C:\Program Files (x86)\TurboTax), and select the executable file.  

Did you e-file your tax return and was it accepted? Only the IRS and your State control when and if a Federal or State tax refund is Approved and Issued.   You complete your tax return by finishing all 3 Steps in the File section. In Step 3, to e-file your tax return, you must click on the large button labeled "Transmit my returns now".   After completing the File section and e-filing your tax return you will receive two emails from TurboTax. The first email when your tax return was transmitted and the second email when the tax return has either been accepted or rejected.   Note - Once a tax return has been Accepted by the IRS or a State, TurboTax receives no further information concerning the tax return or the status of any tax refund.  Only the taxpayer listed on the tax return can obtain the status of a tax refund or a tax return.   To check the status of an e-filed return, open up your desktop product or log into your TurboTax Online Account. You can find your status within the TurboTax product. If accepted by the IRS use the federal tax refund website to check the refund status - https://www.irs.gov/refunds If accepted by the state use this TurboTax support FAQ to check the state tax refund status - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_...

For tax year 2025, you can only deduct charitable contributions if you itemize deductions.   Beginning with tax year 2026, if you do not itemize, you may deduct up to $1,000 ($2,000 if filing jointly) of your cash contributions to certain qualified organizations.   See this IRS document for more information.   Line 11 of Schedule 1 is for Educator expenses.

TurboTax will be available to process amended returns for 2025 in late February of 2026.   TurboTax provides a list of Tax form availability ‌for individual Federal and State returns forms that are‌ being revised. On the website Select Select return type [1040 Individual] Select agency [US - Federal] Third Box [1040X] Once available, you can make a change to a tax return that has already been filed and accepted.  You should follow these guidelines.  You must first wait until the initial return is completely processed.  You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return.  Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return.   The refund calculator will start ‌at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due  Only make changes to the areas of your return that need to be corrected.  You have three years from the date you filed your return or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment  Select your product below and follow the instructions.  Amend TurboTax Online  Amend TurboTax CD/Download   

If you have already e filed your return, you will need to wait for the IRS to reject it, because of the missing information.  Otherwise you can add it manually. In your Intuit account, go to the File section and review direct deposit details. Pick “How do I enter my Form” and select "I'll type it in myself". If you still have the issue, you can get your refund by switching the refund method. How do I change my refund method?  

It is based on your date of birth in My Info, so I think you will get it.    Check your FORM 1040 tax return You will only see the Standard or Itemized deduction on ‌line 12e of your tax return. However, the Senior Deduction is reflected on line 13b . It is reflected on Schedule 1A, Part V, Line 37 There's a $6,000 deduction for individuals older than 65, and a $12,000 deduction would apply to couples who qualify.      You can view your 1040 tax return and the supporting three schedules in the online version of TurboTax. On the left menu, scroll down to Tax Tools. If necessary, click the side arrow and select Tools.  A box will appear in the middle of the screen. Select View Tax Summary. A tax summary will appear. On the left side menu bar, select Preview My 1040. This will bring up a copy of your 1040 Tax return.