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You, or you plus anyone that ever claimed you, can only use the credit four times in a lifetime. The limit of four times is based on the student, not the person claiming the student.    Claiming The Hope Credit or claiming The American Opportunity Tax Credit all count, they are the same credit with two different names.  The credit can only be claimed four times in a lifetime for the same student.   It is not clear what you mean by "I did max it out at one point"   If that means you got "the full amount of the credit" it would still only count as one time. If it means you maxed out the four times that it can be claimed, it can't be claimed ever again. 

Is this for rental property/Schedule E?   Although the forms availability table indicates that Form 4562 is ready to e-file, the final update for depreciation calculations within the software has not been released.   We anticipate the depreciation calculations within the software should be updated after February 13, 2026. Our tech team is working hard to release the updates before that date.    Please be aware that this update will affect depreciation for Schedule E (Rental Properties) only.   Schedule C (Self-Employment) was updated previously and should be working in all versions of TurboTax.

Thank you for all the information! We learned a lot.   I didn’t mention this was originally a tall RV garage. The metal walls and ceiling received spray foam for insulation then the interior was framed up and finished.  The main inspiration for this handicap accessible residence is my 93 year old father-in-law. Presently we are not positive if he’ll agree to live here or not. My wife has some issues and says it may be where we’ll live!  Do those possible uses alter possible deductions? Will the spray foam be a deduction? Playing with thoughts - renting it did come up.   I honestly don’t know if we had thought of all these considerations!   Thank you for educating us!

You can submit a claim if you were assessed penalties or interest for a TurboTax issue, see Accuracy Guarantee   Before you submit your claim, make sure that:   You received an assessment notice regarding a tax return filed with TurboTax that shows the penalties and/or interest you owe. For your initial submission, we just need to see a complete copy of your official government notice or letter; scan it as an image or PDF file so you can upload it. Your contact information is current. You filed an amended return, if we asked you to do so after we announced updates or corrections to TurboTax in time for you to file an amended return. For the 100% Accurate Calculations Guarantee:   You double-checked your entries and you believe you entered them correctly. If you used TurboTax Desktop software, you registered your software, and your program is up-to-date. For the 100% Accurate, Expert Approved Guarantee: You used TurboTax Experts services.

The IRS does not want to mail checks this year.   Getting a paper check instead of direct deposit will delay your refund.   See this: https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/news/tax-tips/direct-deposit-changes-for-2026-could-affect-how-and-when-you-get-your-refund/2026/01/   If you take NO action—-the IRS will freeze your refund for at least six weeks and then mail you a check.  

Yes, Alabama allows qualifying employees to deduct 100% of their health insurance premiums from their state income tax return, even if they claim the standard deduction. This deduction applies to premiums for employer-provided plans if you are an Alabama resident, earn  in wages, and have an AGI of (for joint).   In TurboTax, you can enter on the Let's Check for any Alabama Deductions page.