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if there is a gain you need to report it because there is no home-sale exclusion for a 2nd home. you can use the home sale worksheet. just indicate that it was not your principal residence for any 2 out of the five years before sale. 

It depends.    What does my rejected return code mean and how do I fix it has some of the most common reasons for returns being rejected when e-filing.  Please review the codes on this list and match it to the error code you are getting to resolve the error.  The error code listed will open another page with steps you will need to take to correct the issue.

Thank you for your answer on Question 1 & 2.  Another question regarding the after-tax deductions ($5887 total) that were collected by my employer.  Since this is my after-tax money, how can I claim it as the tuition credit in TurboTax?  Al mentioned it previously on his reply but I'm still confused on what to do with this.

Hi MonikaK1 Thank you for your help. I found the issue after I switched from “Step-by-Step” mode to “Forms” mode. Just curious to see if there is anything could be related. There was an error shown on CA Form 540, usually error will show up after software runs error check. Somehow software didn’t pass at this step. So I clicked on the error. Next Error shown “Line 91 Use Tax it was blank.” So I checked “No use tax is owed”and line 91 is “0”.  After I cleared the error and switched back to “Step-by-step” mode. Everything works well from this point on. I don’t know if there was some sort of bug to put software in a loop. All I know is that once cleared CA Form 540 Use Tax error, software went well. Again thanks for your help. I didn’t do all the clear cache, cookie stuffs you mentioned.   Best Regards!

In order to change the California Form 3853, you would need to change the entries you made in the California interview to indicate which household members had coverage or exemptions for which months. The medical insurance questions are near the beginning of the California interview.   Note that the California amended return, Schedule X, is not supported for e-filing (see the TurboTax Forms Availability webpage). When you have completed the form with your changes, TurboTax will provide instructions for mailing the form with the updated Form 3853 and any other updated information.  

Enter the first 3 characters after "IDUSA".  Some other users experienced errors with incorrect issue and expiry dates, so double check they are correct and not swapped as well.    For more information, see Where do I find my document number so that I can e-file my New York return?

Connecticut will tax the work performed in the state. You will file a non-resident return for the work performed in Connecticut, then you will take a credit for taxes paid to other states on your Massachusetts return.     Here's how to claim the credit for taxes paid to other states:  1. First prepare the non-resident CT return (don't skip this step or the credit might not populate correctly) 2. Next, prepare the resident MA return. 3. TurboTax will compute the credit for taxes paid in other states, ensuring you do not overpay.   Here is a TurboTax article you may find helpful: How do I file a nonresident state return?

I am also one of the many Turbotax desktop users that cannot get past the check IL EITC box to e-file my Illinois return.  I also do not qualify for the EITC and cannot check the box.  This bug has continued for several days.  Turbotax Support please fix this!