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After installing TurboTax Desktop, what happens when you click on the TT icon?  If you can give more details, we'll try to help.   Top Solutions to Fix the Startup Error Repair Microsoft Visual C++: This is the most common fix. Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features, locate Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x64), right-click it, select Change, and then choose Repair. Restart your PC after the repair is complete. Run as Administrator: Right-click the TurboTax icon and select "Run as administrator" to ensure it has necessary permissions. Reinstall the Program: If the repair does not work, uninstall TurboTax, restart your computer, and install a fresh copy. Disable Antivirus/Firewall: Temporarily disable security software that might be blocking the program. Check Windows Updates: Ensure your operating system is fully updated through the ONLINE link at the top   Here's more info on Troubleshooting TurboTax Desktop Issues.   @user17721361499   

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

Get your 2024 tax return filed.   You can get the 2024 TurboTax desktop software linked here.  You have to use 2024 software to file a 2024 tax return; you can't use TurboTax Online as it is only good for the current tax year - 2025.   You will need to amend your 2025 tax return, but you should wait until the erroneously return you already filed gets processed (unless it gets rejected).   You have three year to amend the return you just filed.  If the return gets rejected, remove your 2024 data and use the 2024 desktop software to file your 2024 tax return.

Yes. You can delete all Home Office forms and worksheets and re-enter the information. Follow these steps: Login to TurboTax and click on Continue your return to get into the prep section. Click on Tax Tools in the left column. Click on Tools. In the list at the bottom, click on Delete a form.  Click Delete next to the relevant form.  ex: 2106 Adj Wks (all copies)       Home Office Wks (all copies)       Asset Entry (related to 2106) Look under both Federal and State returns. Click Delete Selected Form to confirm deletion. Go back to your return and run Review again.    

The Form 1040-X for amending a 2025 federal tax return is estimated to be available in TurboTax on 03/04/2026   Forms and schedules availability website - https://form-status.app.intuit.com/tax-forms-availability/formsavailability?albRedirect=true&product...   An amended return, Form 1040-X, can only be printed and mailed to the IRS if the original tax return was not e-filed. The IRS will take up to 20 weeks or longer to process an amended tax return. Before starting to amend the tax return, wait for the tax refund to be received or the taxes due to be paid and processed by the IRS. See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a current year tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-federal-tax-return-curr...   Note - Not until the IRS updates the Form 1040-X instructions for tax year 2025 can TurboTax provide a 2025 Form 1040-X. Current IRS Form 1040-X instructions are for tax year 2024 - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040x.pdf IRS Draft Form 1040--X instructions for tax year 2025 - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/i1040gi--dft.pdf

First, you should hope that it is rejected, because it is all wrong.   The current online software is only for 2025 returns, and cannot be used for a 2024 return.   If it is rejected, you can delete the 2024 information you entered and replace the information with 2025 information, and then try to re-file.   You will need to use "zero" as your 2024 AGI when it asks for AGI.   If it somehow gets accepted for processing by the IRS, you will have to wait until it has been fully processed and then amend to remove the 2024 information and replace it with 2025 information.   In order to file a 2024 return correctly now in 2026:   You cannot change the tax year.   The current online program is for 2025 only.   Only a 2025 return can be prepared online and only a 2025 return can be e-filed.   Online preparation and e-filing for 2022, 2023, and  2024 is permanently closed.   Note:  The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac.  It cannot be used on a mobile device.   To file a return for a prior tax year  If you need to prepare a return for 2022, 2023, or 2024  you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign,  and mail the return(s) https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/ You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.   Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0     When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.   Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.    

The Form 1040-X for amending a 2025 federal tax return is estimated to be available in TurboTax on 03/04/2026   Forms and schedules availability website - https://form-status.app.intuit.com/tax-forms-availability/formsavailability?albRedirect=true&product...   An amended return, Form 1040-X, can only be printed and mailed to the IRS if the original tax return was not e-filed. The IRS will take up to 20 weeks or longer to process an amended tax return. Before starting to amend the tax return, wait for the tax refund to be received or the taxes due to be paid and processed by the IRS. See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a current year tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-federal-tax-return-curr...

  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 Retirement Plans and Social Security On Canadian Registered Pension Income, click the start or update button