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@mrsbigdog2u    Did you buy a License Code for the Online version or for the Desktop program?   I see that Amazon, Best Buy, Sam’s, Staples and Walmart are now selling a license code for the Online verison.  How to use the Online License Code.  It is for federal only. State is additional. https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/register-activate-services/como-empiezo-...   But mainly the License Code is for the Desktop program. How to install and Activate the Desktop Download program with a License Code How to install TurboTax CD/Download software with license code For 2025 You will need Windows 11 or Mac OS Sonoma 14 or later

what "situation" are you referring to.  when you make a payment to IRS you identify the payment type which should be estimated tax and then enter it on your return as such.  why are you trying to classify it as withholding?

Up in the left hand corner, click on the File menu.   Then from the dropdown, choose New Tax Return.    Make sure you name your tax returns something specific so you don't overwrite your tax files.   You can prepare as many return as you need to with the desktop versions of TurboTax.    

You seem to be posting from online TurboTax.   Did you actually download your desktop software and use it?   If so, you open your TurboTax software from your own hard drive, then go up to the top of your screen and click "File" then click "New Tax Return" to start a new return using your desktop software.   We see people get confused and they keep logging in to online software which will require them to pay at the end.   You need to use the desktop software.   One way to tell if you are using the right software---your tool bar.   Online software has the toolbar in a black vertical column on the left side of the screen.   Desktop software has the tools up on the top of your TT screen.  

I have "Nonemployee compensation" box in my form 1099-NEC that is my income from this company. I need to enter it somewhere in turbotax but I dont know where (It does not ask). I also want to add that the 2 items in the attached image do not apply to me

That is correct.     Missouri Homestead Disaster Tax Credit states:   The tax credit can be carried forward to any of the taxpayer’s twenty-nine subsequent tax years or until the full amount of the tax credit is redeemed.   @Jschin 

This is a known issue in TurboTax and we are working to resolve it as soon as possible. Please check back this Friday for updates. If you are using TurboTax Desktop, be sure to run all updates at that time. 

  You have to access your own account and/or  print it for yourself using exactly the same account and user ID that you used when you prepared the return.    https://myturbotax.intuit.com/   Start a 2025 return online and enter some personal information  so that the menu on the left opens up and lets you access your past year returns.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/01/27010     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-2021-turbotax-online-return-pdf/L8dHfRkpT_US_en_US?uid=m5y4ch1y   Many people have multiple TT accounts and forget how to access them.  Log out of the account you are in now.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/account-management/many-intuit-accounts-turbotax/L9aVfKS1Z_US_en_US?uid=ll5g6zcx Account Recovery   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/account-management/many-intuit-accounts-turbotax/L9aVfKS1Z_US_en_US?uid=ll5g6zcx   Or did you use the desktop version of TurboTax?  If so, the files are on your own hard drive or any backup device you used like a flash drive.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/find-last-year-tax-data-file-tax-file-computer/L0XJvPaJr_US_en_US   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/data-systems/find-tax-data-file-mac/L4VNGm33S_US_en_US?uid=m6guhab0   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       SAVE YOUR TAX RETURNS ! EVERY year before mid-October you should save a copy of your tax return as a pdf and print a copy of it for your records.  That way you will not be searching online frantically when you need it for a lender, FAFSA forms, your next tax return, etc.    https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-2021-turbotax-online-return-pdf/L8dHfRkpT_US_en_US?uid=m6guj526   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-2021-turbotax-online-return-pdf/L8dHfRkpT_US_en_US?uid=m78eb8pc In order to transfer a past year return to the new return you need the tax file   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-turbotax-online-return-tax-data-file/L4xwOG3LF_US_en_US?uid=m6guk3xl   NOTE:  TurboTax and the IRS save returns for seven years.  Returns older than seven years are purged.      

I have the same situation and question, but I'm following up to ask whether I could enter my direct fed & state tax payments under the "Other Income Taxes Paid in 2025", "Withholding not entered on a W-2 or 1099".  When I do that, the outcome seems to be the same - no penalty.  But the guidance of AnnetteB6 makes me wonder if I am doing something wrong :(

You can also try turning off your firewall and running as administrator. See this for additional information  Troubleshoot TurboTax Desktop for Windows issues   You can try contacting  TurboTax Customer Service using this link: Turbo Tax Customer Service.  

"I am an exchange teacher.."     If you are a non-resident alien, your return must be filed on Form 1040NR, which cannot be prepared using TurboTax.  You can use TT’s partner, sprintax: https://www.sprintax.com/non-resident-alien-tax-1040nr-turbotax.html     IRS —HOW TO DETERMINE RESIDENCY STATUS FOR TAX https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/determining-an-individuals-tax-residency-status#:~:text=If you are not a,January 1 – December 31).