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No, the sales tax itemized deduction is not calculated automatically.    To make sure that your sales tax deduction is calculated correctly on Schedule A, go to Deductions & Credits>Sales Tax.    On the sales tax deduction screen, you can either:    have TurboTax estimate the sales tax deduction using IRS tables or   enter the actual sales tax paid   If you elect to use the IRS tables, you will enter the state where you lived, the dates you lived there, and the total sales tax rate on the screen following the sales tax calculation method.   See this TurboTax article for more information on deductions for sales tax.

You should go to healthcare.gov and see if they have a 1095-A for you. It's for insurance through the health insurance marketplace. You do not file a 1095-B.   See this article for more information about the Premium Tax Credit.    TurboTax will automatically fill out Form 8962 once you enter your Form 1095-A.

You should go to healthcare.gov and see if they have a 1095-A for you. It's for insurance through the health insurance marketplace.   See this article for more information about the Premium Tax Credit.    TurboTax will automatically fill out Form 8962 once you enter your Form 1095-A.

Yes, TurboTax definitely knows that any type of withholding is considered paid evenly throughout the year. This has always been the case in tax law going back more years than I can count.   @carterrd 

Once your return is filed, TurboTax has no control over the processing or the timing when the IRS releases your refund.    The IRS Where's My Refund site will not take into account the 5 days early, but if you signed up for the 5 Day Early product, you should receive your refund deposited 5 days prior to the date indicated by the IRS, assuming all conditions are met.   For more information click on the link below 5 Days Early Option   If you don't get your deposit 5 days early, there is a few reasons why that might happen.   Your refund was offset or differed from their estimated refund amount, bringing the refund amount below the minimum threshold or above the maximum. What is a refund offset? Your bank wouldn't accept RTP (Real Time Payments) or Same Day ACH deposits, preventing Intuit from depositing your refund 5 days ahead of when the IRS would have deposited your refund. The IRS didn't give Intuit 5 or more days of notice in advance. This stopped Intuit from meeting the 5 days early expectations. If TurboTax is unable to deliver the refund 5 days early, your order will be canceled and you won't be charged the 5-Day Early fee. You will receive a follow-up email with a refund and timing update, and if any cancellation is applicable. 

Once your return is filed, TurboTax has no control over the processing or the timing when the IRS releases your refund.    The IRS states that most federal tax refunds are issued within 21 days of acceptance, however, some may take longer if they require additional review. Also, by law, the IRS cannot issue EITC or ACTC refunds before mid-February. This applies to your entire refund, not just the portion related to those specific credits.   Here are a few FAQs to help you track your refund: When will I get my federal tax refund? How do I track my state refund? Why does Where's My Refund say "approved" but TurboTax still says "accepted"? Why do some refunds take longer than others? What if my IRS refund is taking longer than 21 days?

The IRS Where's My Refund site will not take into account the 5 days early, but if you signed up for the 5 Day Early product, you should receive your refund deposited 5 days prior to the date indicated by the IRS, assuming all conditions are met.   For more information click on the link below 5 Days Early Option   If you don't get your deposit 5 days early, there is a few reasons why that might happen.   Your refund was offset or differed from their estimated refund amount, bringing the refund amount below the minimum threshold or above the maximum. What is a refund offset? Your bank wouldn't accept RTP (Real Time Payments) or Same Day ACH deposits, preventing Intuit from depositing your refund 5 days ahead of when the IRS would have deposited your refund. The IRS didn't give Intuit 5 or more days of notice in advance. This stopped Intuit from meeting the 5 days early expectations. If TurboTax is unable to deliver the refund 5 days early, your order will be canceled and you won't be charged the 5-Day Early fee. You will receive a follow-up email with a refund and timing update, and if any cancellation is applicable. 

I'm referring to 2025 Minnesota State Personal Income Tax calculations. Generally, only affecting persons with significant taxable income and significant real estate taxes.  TurboTax suggests the not all state modifications have been programed as of 02.23.2026. 

Once your return is filed, TurboTax has no control over the processing or the timing when the IRS releases your refund.    The IRS states that most federal tax refunds are issued within 21 days of acceptance, however, some may take longer if they require additional review. Also, by law, the IRS cannot issue EITC or ACTC refunds before mid-February. This applies to your entire refund, not just the portion related to those specific credits.   Here are a few FAQs to help you track your refund: When will I get my federal tax refund? How do I track my state refund? Why does Where's My Refund say "approved" but TurboTax still says "accepted"? Why do some refunds take longer than others? What if my IRS refund is taking longer than 21 days?

There could be a couple of reasons why you might be experiencing a delay:   1. First, the status might be pending for security reasons. This may be a sign that someone is trying to use your identity to file a tax return. This can take up to 72 hours, after which your return will then be forwarded to the IRS, or if applicable, rejected. If rejected, you can then correct the rejection issue and resubmit. Please see this FAQ for reference.   2. Secondly, there could be a delay if your return has various refundable credits, such as the Earned Income Credit, Investment Credit, Energy Credits, or Business Credits. You may need to wait a few more days and check your filing status again. Please see this FAQ for additional information.   Note: Both instances may be applicable. That is, you could have a hold for security reasons first. And additionally for verification of the refundable credits in your return. In this case, delays might extend beyond 72 hours.

Yes, In the New York State section, you need to edit the US Government or NY state exempt income section which you will find under the Investment adjustments Menu. You will find that on the screen that says Changes to Federal Income. There you will enter the portion of New York and US government investment income that is exempt from tax in New York.   When you enter your Form 1099-INT to report the interest income on your federal tax return, you need to enter the interest income in box 3 for US treasury interest and also in box 8 for tax-exempt interest. In that same section you will come to a screen that says Tell us more about your Tax Exempt Interest. On that screen you need to enter the amount of the tax exempt interest and the name of the state (New York).