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February 28, 2026
1:20 PM
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...
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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
February 28, 2026
1:20 PM
Yes. In order to delete the Earned Income Credit Form 8862 from your return in TurboTax Online:
1. Open your return
2. Click on Tax Tools, then Tools
3. Under Tools Center click Delete a Fo...
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Yes. In order to delete the Earned Income Credit Form 8862 from your return in TurboTax Online:
1. Open your return
2. Click on Tax Tools, then Tools
3. Under Tools Center click Delete a Form
4. Navigate to Form 8862 and select Delete next to it
If that does not work, try this:
1. Go to the search bar (magnifying glass) in the top right corner
2. Enter Earned Income Credit
3. Select Jump to Earned Income Credit
4. Answer No to the questions asking you if you want to claim EIC
See this TurboTax article for more information regarding the Earned Income Credit.
If you are trying to claim the Earned Income Credit after disallowance, the form will need to be completed.
February 28, 2026
1:20 PM
I’m getting charged an additional $35 dollars
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February 28, 2026
1:20 PM
If your spouse used desktop software the returns are stored only on the hard drive of the computer that was used to prepare the returns or on any backup device used like a flash drive. They are not...
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If your spouse used desktop software the returns are stored only on the hard drive of the computer that was used to prepare the returns or on any backup device used like a flash drive. They are not stored online. If you filed joint returns you have a right to copies of those returns---but you might need to get your attorney involved if your spouse is uncooperative.
Or----get transcripts for free from the IRS:
You can get a free transcript from the IRS or for a fee of $30, an actual copy of your tax return.
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf
February 28, 2026
1:18 PM
I meet all the requirements per the IRS but TurboTax is not including it in my deductions.
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February 28, 2026
1:18 PM
Hi and thanks much for the reply! had done everything you said down to the last part So, still some questions. REVISED: The K-1 for line 14 says "I * K-1Wks QBI" so because the first letter...
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Hi and thanks much for the reply! had done everything you said down to the last part So, still some questions. REVISED: The K-1 for line 14 says "I * K-1Wks QBI" so because the first letter is a capital i, I selected capital i and it shows "I-Section 199A" . I left the amount blank and continued. Continuing leads to additional screens, but since this isn't business income, the only possible choice for "I" seems to be REIT dividends, which these are not. These are dividends from mutual funds in a multi-generation trust. I didn't reach a screen that said "We see you have Section 199A income" I don't see where I'm supposed to enter anything about "K-1 Wks QBI". Thanks for any additional help!!
February 28, 2026
1:17 PM
I am trying to print out the return to review it but it is on a loop and only saves to a PDF the return. It will not print to a hard copy. What do I need to do to get it to print?
February 28, 2026
1:16 PM
Thank you, DaveF. Unfortunately, I can't find this question, at least not in my Premier Desktop version. I went through: - Other Tax Situations > Additional taxes and repayments, but it has only...
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Thank you, DaveF. Unfortunately, I can't find this question, at least not in my Premier Desktop version. I went through: - Other Tax Situations > Additional taxes and repayments, but it has only specific boxes for various recaptures, installment sales, etc., but no question or free-form entry for "additional modifications." - Other Tax Forms > Miscellaneous tax forms... The "Learn More" link claims that it covers 8960, but the actual interview questions also don't add anything else. - I even tried deleting 8960 altogether, but the program just recreated it without triggering any additional interview questions. Looks like I have to do this in Forms view after all (in the 8960 worksheet, not the form itself). Thankfully that was easy enough, which I appreciate about TurboTax. But it would be nice if this were automatic in next year's version.
February 28, 2026
1:16 PM
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You do not need the beneficiary's Social Security number in order to claim a contribution to the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET).
You can enter this information in your state return...
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You do not need the beneficiary's Social Security number in order to claim a contribution to the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET).
You can enter this information in your state return by going through the income section on the page titled 'Here's the income that Connecticut handles differently'. Then under the Education category, find CHET Contributions and click Start to enter your information.
February 28, 2026
1:14 PM
Did this and got no assistance, no help. Waste of time and energy. Personally, I am done with TurboTax promising one free state and then double charging me, but this year charging me $80.00 to fil...
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Did this and got no assistance, no help. Waste of time and energy. Personally, I am done with TurboTax promising one free state and then double charging me, but this year charging me $80.00 to file one state return for my daughter. That is way out of line. I let go the additional $25 every year for several years now. For 2026, they have really stepped up the level of fraudulent fees charged to credit cards. I see and was even told to use the key words "billing issue" and got nothing, nada. This is a scam and nothing else can be concluded by this breach of contract, breach of trust, breach of product confidence.
February 28, 2026
1:14 PM
Hold off on filing your 1040-X for now; we're investigating the issue in the software. You'll be updated once any changes are made.
February 28, 2026
1:14 PM
I am the personal representative for an estate. I live in a different state from the deceased person. The Turbotax program (TurboTax Business 2025) wants me to file the state tax return in my state...
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I am the personal representative for an estate. I live in a different state from the deceased person. The Turbotax program (TurboTax Business 2025) wants me to file the state tax return in my state. I need to file in the deceased's state. How can I get the program to generate a return for the deceased's state?
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February 28, 2026
1:14 PM
My spouse filed through turbotax desktop edition and they have the account details
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February 28, 2026
1:14 PM
Do you mean online Premium---there is no online Premier. Premier is desktop software.
When you use online TurboTax software you get one return per fee.
Each return needs its own e...
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Do you mean online Premium---there is no online Premier. Premier is desktop software.
When you use online TurboTax software you get one return per fee.
Each return needs its own email, account and user ID. If you use the same account and user ID for a second return, the second one overwrites the first return and it is lost forever.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-start-another-return-in-turbotax-online/00/25596
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/file-your-own-taxes/
February 28, 2026
1:13 PM
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Also if you wanted the fees deducted from your refund there is an EXTRA $40 Pay with Refund service charge. So it could add up. If you want to avoid the state efile fees you can print and mail ...
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Also if you wanted the fees deducted from your refund there is an EXTRA $40 Pay with Refund service charge. So it could add up. If you want to avoid the state efile fees you can print and mail state for free.
February 28, 2026
1:12 PM
Wells Fargo Clearing Services doesn't take my WF Advisor user name & pwd
February 28, 2026
1:12 PM
It says "We checked, and this deduction won't affect your taxes
We'll keep looking for other tax breaks for you." This is based on the wrong value for medical expenses which the turbotax app prevents ...
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It says "We checked, and this deduction won't affect your taxes
We'll keep looking for other tax breaks for you." This is based on the wrong value for medical expenses which the turbotax app prevents me from editing the value.
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February 28, 2026
1:11 PM
February 28, 2026
1:11 PM
To enter estimated tax paid in 2025
Go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Estimates and Other Taxes Paid>Estimates