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I have the same problem. Here is enough data for you to verify the error. First, the law is that if your AGI  > $150K then your estimated tax payments for this year should be 110% of this year's taxes (as this poster stated). But my taxable income exceeds $150K, while the total estimated tax payments  (TurboTax lists) is only 90% of this year's taxes.  And it's done it to me the previous two years.  So like this poster I've faces a underpayment fee.

You will want to enter as Other Taxable Income.   If you want to enter the 1099-MISC, you will have to go through the questions carefully so TurboTax will report Miscellaneous income and not create the Self-Employment forms.     You can also add as Other taxable income to avoid the steps. Under Less Common Income select Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C  On the Let's Work on Any Miscellaneous Income, Start Other Reportable Income On the Any other Taxable income? page, select Yes On the next page, click on the Add button Enter the information on the Other taxable income (I would use 1099-MISC with Payer's Name here as Description)  

If they are qualified dividends then enter them in box 1a and 1b, all ordinary dividends go in box 1a (includes qualified dividends). Also, you may also qualify for the foreign tax credit or deduction. Box 1b. Shows the portion of the amount in box 1a that may be eligible for reduced capital gains rates. (Form 1099-DIV Instructions) Where do I enter a foreign tax credit or deduction (Form 1116)? Claiming the Foreign Tax Credit

The RMD calculation is based on your entries for the RMD and how much of the RMD you received.  Check your entries in the 1099-R in the IRA, 401(k), and pension plan withdrawals section.   Forgetting to take your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) by the December 31 deadline results in a 25% penalty tax on the amount not withdrawn. This penalty can be reduced to 10% if corrected in a timely manner (within two years). The penalty is applied to the difference between the required amount and the amount actually withdrawn.   Retirement plan and IRA required minimum distributions FAQs

If you're entering your 3,000 capital loss carryover from tax year 2024, to your current year tax return, follow these FAQ instructions:  If you transferred last year's TurboTax return over, you don't have to do a thing—we've already entered it for you.   Otherwise, follow these instructions:   Navigate to the capital loss carryover section: TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to the capital loss carryover (<click here) screen under Wages & Income TurboTax Desktop: Search for capital loss carryover, and then select the Jump to link, or Go to Federal Taxes. Go to Wages & Income. If asked, How do you want to enter your income?, select I'll choose what I work on. Under Investment Income, select Start or Update next to Capital Loss Carryover. Select Yes on the screen Did you have investment losses you couldn't claim last year? Enter the info about your capital loss on the following screens. Note: this is for capital loss carryovers, not losses from business income with ordinary tax bracket treatment. Ensure the character of your carryforward losses before adding them to the tax return. Learn more: TurboTax - How can I tell if I'm entitled to a capital loss carryover from last year's return?

In the bank name field, enter the name of the financial institution that corresponds to the routing number you are entering.  Look up the routing number online if you are not sure. It may be a bank such as Sutton Bank or Lincoln Savings Bank.    @nic_laundry 

To access your current or prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the User ID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/   When you sign onto your online account and land on the Tax Home web page, scroll down and click on Add a state.  This will take you back to the 2025 online tax return.   To enter a state or local tax refund (Form 1099-G) - Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business) Click on Wages and Income (Personal Income using Home and Business) Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown) Scroll down to 1099-MISC and Other Common Income On State and Local Tax Refunds on Form 1099-G, click the start or update button

Take a look at the following TurboTax help article for guidance to enter the sale of the inherited home.  It will be reported as a capital gain/loss on Schedule D.     Where do I enter the sale of a second home, an inherited home, or land on my 2025 taxes?   My condolences for your loss.  

To enter your social security income, follow these FAQ instructions: All SSA-1099 forms get entered in the same place: Navigate to the Social Security benefits section: TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to the Social Security benefits screen under Wages & Income. TurboTax Desktop: Search for Social Security benefits and then select the Jump to link or, Go to Federal Taxes. Go to Wages & Income. If asked, How do you want to enter your income?, select I'll choose what I work on. Under Retirement Plans and Social Security, select Start or Update next to Social Security (SSA-1099, RRB-1099) On the screen Did you receive Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits in 20XX? answer Yes and select Continue. On the next screen, check the box beside Social Security benefits (Form SSA-1099), then enter the amounts from your form(s) in the boxes provided. If you received multiple SSA-1099s, add up the amounts for each box and enter them together. Don't include SSA-1099s for dependents. Those should be reported on the dependent's return, but only if they are required to file a return (this is uncommon). Select Continue and follow the onscreen instructions. We'll calculate how much, if any, of your Social Security benefits are taxable. If your only income is from Social Security, you aren't required to file a return.