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The “senior deduction” is added automatically by the software based on the date of birth and filing status you entered into MY INFO.  You do not need to take any extra steps to enter it. (And…the new senior deduction has nothing to do with whether you are getting Social Security)   The deduction is not on the same line as your standard deduction.  It is shown separately.on line 13b.     2025 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS SINGLE $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind + $2000) MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind +1600) MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $31,500  (65 or older/legally blind + $1600) HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $23,625 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)     For 2025 through 2028 there is an extra  deduction amount of up to $6000 per individual 65 or older filing Single, MFJ, or HOH which is phased out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers.   (The deduction phases out completely at $175.000 Single or HOH, or $250,000 joint)   The $6,000 senior deduction will be calculated on 1040 Schedule 1-A page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors which goes to 1040 line 13b. It is separate and in addition to the Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e.  Turbo Tax automatically includes it. IRS Schedule 1-A https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1040s1a--dft.pdf   Need to see it? https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/preview-turbotax-online-return-filing/L77WCkvnu_US_en_US?uid=m681fkhr   If you are not getting the senior deduction it is because Your date of birth in MY INFO shows that you were not 65 by the end of 2025 Your income is too high You are filing married filing separately  

If you are a non-married couple who live together with your child, then only one of you can claim the child(ren) and the one not claiming the child does not enter anything at all on their tax return about the child.   The “sharing” of child-related credits you may have heard about is only possible between divorced or never married parents who live apart and share custody and who have a written agreement to share the credits.    The child’s SSN can only be entered on one tax return.   Any other return with the child’s SSN on it will be rejected.   If you are a family, then work out how to share the refund between yourselves.   If you need to amend a past year return:   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-change-correct-return-already-filed/L4VjJ9BA2_US_en_US?uid=m76mq6z2   Use a mailing service like certified mail  to track so you will know it was received since you will have a long wait.   Do not expect quick results from amending. It can take four months or more for the IRS to process an amended return.     You can watch for information here: https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return    

Esto depende en si fue un techo que ahorra energia.   Si fue techo para conservar energia, se puede poner en "Deducciones y creditos", buscando a, "Mejoras de eficiencia energetica en el hogar" Alli puedes indicar que reempazaste su techo con un techo con materiales de eficiencia energetica, si ese es el caso   Si no fue el caso, entonces, no se puede declarar ese gasto.   Pero, si detallan sus deducciones de impuestos, los propietarios de viviendas pueden obtener una deducción de los intereses hipotecarios y los puntos pagados este año.   Tambien pueden obtener una deduccion de los impuestos sobre la propiedad o bienes raíces.   Los gastos de reemplazar su techo, si no fue de tipo energetico, se puede recuperar cuando vayas a vender su hogar en el futuro, asi que mantenga los documentos para usar despues.

To be able to claim the solar energy tax credit, the system would have needed to be installed and "placed in service" by December 31, 2025.  If not, you will not qualify for the credit.  Here's a helpful link that gives more information about the solar energy tax credit; Federal Tax Credit for Residential Solar Energy

@Garykl    You needed to say Yes to the follow-up question if box 2a has a value in it..(not zero, not blank) ____________________________________ Unfortunately, the question in the interview is misleading for your situation...   If your box 2a has a non-zero number in it..(not blank, nor marked as undetermined), and that number is somewhat lower than the box 1 number, due to an after-tax contribution amount that is noted in box 5...then edit that retirement form again, and when you get to the following page (below), answer it as-if the displayed edits were present  (i.e. you needed to answer YES).     Answering YES will use the box 2a $$ amount on your for 1040.  Check lines 5a and 5b before and after entering that CSA-1099-R.     (But if you answered No, and already entered some $$ in the "General" or "Simplified" calculation area ,you might need to delete your 1099-R first and re-enter it from scratch...not sure of that though)   ______________________________  

No.... This happens for me for the desktop version for downloading North Carolina state too.  I can't finish my return.  Bait & switch; Intuit is making it impossible to file also because of "hitting a snag."     I've gone on my Intuit account to insure there's a credit card.  I completely removed and reinstalled program. I've removed credit card an put in anew.     I called support. After over an hour and multiple "hold pleases", I was told "just wait."  It's now been weeks and NO SOLUTION !

If you no longer want to file, you can simply stop using your account.  You can also clear your return and start over. You don't need to actually start over, but it will clear what you've entered.   Here's how  to do this is TurboTax Online (from How do I clear and start over?:( "Open your return if you haven't already. Select Tax Tools from the left menu, then Clear & Start Over. Select Yes to confirm."

Here is what I did to get rid of this annoying problem..   First, I made sure all of my 1099-Rs were entered correctly. (One was manually entered and one was imported)   I then followed what SteamTrain suggested: "delete the form (trashcan) in the Canadian Pension area...but DO NOT Continue out of that page.   Just jump to another area entirely by clicking a different section selection in the menu...like click on Deductions&Credits."   I then did a Federal Review and TurboTax indicated I had no errors.   I went back to the "Wages and Income" summary page and clicked the "Next Income Section" at the bottom right of the summary page. TurboTax continued on without problems and I was able to complete the Federal and State returns by the interview method and e-file without errors.   I suggest once you trash can the Canadian form in the 1099-R section that you do not go back into that section. I think going back to the 1099-R section might re-trigger the Canadian form error. At least, that's my experience/suggestion.  

Para solucionar el problema, busca tu código de rechazo. Está en el correo electrónico que recibiste o puedes verlo en TurboTax después de iniciar sesión y seleccionar Corregir mi declaración.  Le comparto liga que le explica como corregir su declaracion si fue rechazada; ¿Qué significa mi código de declaración rechazada y cómo lo corrijo?

Even if you did not get the Form, you still need to put the income on your return.   You can report it in TurboTax by following these steps:   1- Select Wages & Income Section. 2- Click Rental, Royalties, and Farm.  3- Click start on Rental Properties and Royalties (Sch E) 4-After answering a few questions about the type of Royalty Income you received, you will come to the "type of income you receive section." Since you were not issued a 1099-MISC you will choose Cash, checks, and electronic payments (like Square or PayPal). . Edited [02-24-2026 at 12:55 P.M. ET]

Still no update (even when I attempted) on the download version (not online).  It simply says that my software is up to date.   So . . . if you purchased the online version you apparently are good to go.  If you didn’t get the online version, then you’re out of luck. SMH.

If you have not received your refund from last year and you checked the IRS website for "Where's My Refund" and it says your tax return was accepted and is still being processed, you should contact the IRS:   Before you call, make sure you know or have the following information handy:   Social Security cards and birth dates for those who were on the return you are calling about An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) letter if you don’t have a Social Security number (SSN) Filing status – Single, Head of Household, Married Filing Joint or Married Filing Separate Your prior-year tax return. We may need to verify your identity before answering certain questions A copy of the tax return you’re calling about Any letters or notices we sent you IRS phone numbers:   Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, unless otherwise noted. Residents of Alaska and Hawaii follow Pacific time. Puerto Rico phone lines are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time. Individuals: 800-829-1040 Businesses: 800-829-4933 People with hearing impairments: 800-829-4059 (TDD) See Tax Topic 102. Exempt organizations, retirement plan administrators, and government: 877-829-5500 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time) Estate and gift: 866-699-4083 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time; Forms 706 United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return and 709, United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return only) Excise tax function: 866-699-4096 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time) If you live outside the United States Hours of availability vary by location. Please see our International Services page. Face-to-face assistance In certain areas, the IRS has local offices you may visit to receive assistance. All offices operate by appointment.