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March 4, 2026
5:31 AM
It's not completely clear which PIN or what you did, but here's some info in general: If you are referring to a 5-digit signing PIN that was being asked for, you couldn't have efiled without it. ...
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It's not completely clear which PIN or what you did, but here's some info in general: If you are referring to a 5-digit signing PIN that was being asked for, you couldn't have efiled without it. It's on a screen with today's date and your birth date. That's how you sign the return. It likely wouldn't have let you advance. If you are referring to a 6-digit IP PIN (Identity Protection PIN), if that was omitted, and the IRS is expecting you to enter one, the efile "should" simply reject, and you can enter it and resubmit.
March 4, 2026
5:30 AM
Hi, so I've been all over the phone between the IRS and TurboTax this past week. We realized we accidentally had the wrong account number on our tax return, well I've called the IRS and TurboTax like...
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Hi, so I've been all over the phone between the IRS and TurboTax this past week. We realized we accidentally had the wrong account number on our tax return, well I've called the IRS and TurboTax like 5 different times being told that after my bank rejects it, it will be issued out as a paper check. Yesterday, my husband called the bank to verify they rejected it so we wouldn't have to worry about anything else, (meaning we assumed it was already about to be mailed as a paper check.) Our bank said that Cross River Bank tried to deposit it for the 3rd time instead of someone issuing us a paper check like I was told by 5 different agents between Turbo and IRS. My husband then called TurboTax and was told we have to wait for 5 failed direct deposit attempts before we're issued a paper check, but what I've been told by the agents I've talked to is once it's rejected, it'll be issued out as a check. We're not getting told a straight answer and we're just getting the run around and we would obviously love to have our money, and I know we're not the only ones having this issue.
March 4, 2026
5:30 AM
After the whole rejection mess, I finally got my 5695 to go through but it's been taking way too long for the IRS to approve our return. So I went back in and looked at every line of it and form 5695...
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After the whole rejection mess, I finally got my 5695 to go through but it's been taking way too long for the IRS to approve our return. So I went back in and looked at every line of it and form 5695 looked wrong. So I went back in as if to amend my return just to see what I answered. I answered Yes or No correctly on several questions that Turbotax sent in as all NO answers. Specifically "Was the qualified energy property installed on or in connection with a home located in the United States?" and "Was the qualified energy property originally place in service by you?" were both correctly ticked off as YES and the return was sent in as NO. This is obviously Turbotax's error and they now say I have to wait for it to be rejected to fix it. I mostly wanted to make people aware so if you are having issues with approval you can look at that form if it applies. Apologies if this has been covered. I'm old, mostly bedbound and my brain doesn't have the energy to look at every single answer.
March 4, 2026
5:30 AM
Try selecting "Check for updates" in the software. If that doesn't work, you can try to manually update TurboTax for Windows. This usually resolves looping errors.
March 4, 2026
5:29 AM
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March 4, 2026
5:29 AM
If you're getting an error about the 1095-A while filling, the IRS data base thinks you or a member of your household has or had marketplace insurance.
You should Confirm that you and no one el...
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If you're getting an error about the 1095-A while filling, the IRS data base thinks you or a member of your household has or had marketplace insurance.
You should Confirm that you and no one else in the household got a 1095-A
You can use the phone number listed by state at
The Health Insurance Marketplace.
If you're sure you don't have a 1095-A you can use these steps to clear it.
Select Tax Tools
On the drop-down select Tools
There will be 2 green boxes
Select Topics Search
Type 1095-A
The question will come up Did you receive Form 1095-A for your health insurance plan?
Answer Yes
Continue to the form
Delete it using the trash can
Repeat the process
When you get to Did you receive Form 1095-A for your health insurance plan?
Answer No
March 4, 2026
5:29 AM
The review is not a duplicate. It's a second account
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March 4, 2026
5:29 AM
I turn 65 this calendar year. Should I receive the new senior deduction?
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March 4, 2026
5:28 AM
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Yes, you need to file an FBAR if your total foreign account balances were more than $10,000 between January 1 and December 31, 2025. You must report all accounts you held during that year, including ...
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Yes, you need to file an FBAR if your total foreign account balances were more than $10,000 between January 1 and December 31, 2025. You must report all accounts you held during that year, including those you closed before November.
March 4, 2026
5:25 AM
I had earned interests from foreign bank accounts it is supposed to report how to fill the interests income?
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March 4, 2026
5:24 AM
1. Box 1 of the 1098-T is $25867 - Box 5 shows $16,000 (if you need to know that). I believe the $16,000 is designated for Tuition and Fees (there is $1,000 that is dedicated for Room and Board alth...
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1. Box 1 of the 1098-T is $25867 - Box 5 shows $16,000 (if you need to know that). I believe the $16,000 is designated for Tuition and Fees (there is $1,000 that is dedicated for Room and Board although the $1,000 for room and board does not show in Box 5 of the 1098-T) - I believe she had some book expenses, but it was minimal because most everything is online now. 2. Thank you, I'll look forward to your next reply on where to put it. I assume I need to enter the 1099-Q into her return as it is outlined in the 1099-Q? 3. As for her other income she has a W2 from her summer job with income of $15395 and she also has income made from TikTok in the amount of $2000 (although she did not get a 1099 for this)
March 4, 2026
5:24 AM
Yes, you may need to enter information from the 1095-A into your tax return. See our help article, "I'm on my parents' 1095-A form. What do I do on my return?", for common situations and how to addre...
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Yes, you may need to enter information from the 1095-A into your tax return. See our help article, "I'm on my parents' 1095-A form. What do I do on my return?", for common situations and how to address them.
March 4, 2026
5:23 AM
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You can contact the IRS International using these three options:
Phone: 267-941-1000 (Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time, U.S. and Canada). Not toll-free.
Fax: 681-247-3101 (N/...
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You can contact the IRS International using these three options:
Phone: 267-941-1000 (Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time, U.S. and Canada). Not toll-free.
Fax: 681-247-3101 (N/A). For international tax account issues only.
Live Chat (English): Available online for users outside the U.S. to ask about an amended return or request a transcript (Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. Eastern Time, U.S. and Canada). Unavailable Saturday-Sunday.
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March 4, 2026
5:23 AM
Can you clarify the issue you are experiencing?
March 4, 2026
5:21 AM
Try clearing your cache and deleting your cookies. This usually resolves looping errors.
March 4, 2026
5:21 AM
This platform can't make phone calls. Can you clarify the question or problem that you're having?
March 4, 2026
5:19 AM
I need to enter a foreign tax credit in Turbotax Business for an Estate return. It doesn't seem to be available? Where do I find this and/or enter in the tax credit?
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March 4, 2026
5:19 AM
If the message says 'ready to mail', then your return has been processed as if you were going to mail it. You can change to electronic filing instead as long as you have not actually mailed your ret...
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If the message says 'ready to mail', then your return has been processed as if you were going to mail it. You can change to electronic filing instead as long as you have not actually mailed your return. Using TurboTax Online, you will need to follow the steps in the help article below to make the change to electronic filing. How do I change from mail to e-file in TurboTax Online? @angietoad
March 4, 2026
5:18 AM
It is State of IL
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March 4, 2026
5:17 AM
Yes, you may qualify for the Educator Expense Deduction if you’re an eligible teacher.
You must be a K-12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal, or aide who worked at least 900 hours durin...
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Yes, you may qualify for the Educator Expense Deduction if you’re an eligible teacher.
You must be a K-12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal, or aide who worked at least 900 hours during the school year in a school that provides elementary or secondary education.
For 2025, you can deduct up to $300 of unreimbursed classroom expenses.