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March 9, 2026
11:28 AM
I have a very simple tax situation - grad student, nonresident with one W2 under the standard deduction level, no foreign income, and no other schedules, forms, or credits/deductions. I can efile my ...
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I have a very simple tax situation - grad student, nonresident with one W2 under the standard deduction level, no foreign income, and no other schedules, forms, or credits/deductions. I can efile my federal tax but for Wisconsin it says "E-File is not available because your tax return includes a tax situation that can't be e-filed." Instead it says I can do a paper check or credit karma - I don't want the latter as it is my last filing in the US and I'd rather not have a check mailed internationally. Again, there are no additional forms or schedules on either return, I'm just reporting the one W2 and getting a full refund, and I have done this using direct deposit without issue in previous years as a nonresident efiler. I checked the Wisconsin website and while they have discontinued the state-run nonresident efile option as of this tax year the DoR says that "If you wish to file Form 1NPR electronically, you must use a tax professional or third-party software" (1NPR being the part-time/nonresident form), which in theory means Turbo Tax should still work. Possibly something needs updating in the software to enable efile? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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March 9, 2026
11:27 AM
Thank you for this solution!
March 9, 2026
11:26 AM
Cycle Number 20260605, and I have received a new Code 571 on my taxes and a date of 3/16/2026 What does this mean? What do the Dates mean?
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March 9, 2026
11:26 AM
Usually if you are seeing "Status Not Available" on the IRS Where's My Refund? tool it indicates the return is received but not yet processed. It is also indicative of a delay due to high-volume, or ...
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Usually if you are seeing "Status Not Available" on the IRS Where's My Refund? tool it indicates the return is received but not yet processed. It is also indicative of a delay due to high-volume, or system updates. It may also be a delay due to a need for further review of your tax return. Also, the IRS might be confirming your identity to prevent fraud. Review your e-file confirmation to make sure that the IRS actually accepted your tax return. Try checking the IRS2Go App. Sometimes it functions differently than the website. You can log into your personal IRS.gov account to see if there are any notices. If it has been over 21 days since you e-filed or 6 weeks since mailing a paper return, you can call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 (Mon-Fri, 7 AM to 7 PM). You will need your SSN, filing status, and exact refund amount.
March 9, 2026
11:26 AM
Refer to this TurboTax Help article: Troubleshoot TurboTax for Windows downloading issues
March 9, 2026
11:25 AM
If you are using desktop software you may need to do a manual update. Try clearing your Cache and Cookies and then try this link instructions.
If you are using the online software, Clear Cache ...
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If you are using desktop software you may need to do a manual update. Try clearing your Cache and Cookies and then try this link instructions.
If you are using the online software, Clear Cache and Cookies.
March 9, 2026
11:23 AM
How do I avoid this charge in the desktop version?
March 9, 2026
11:22 AM
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March 9, 2026
11:22 AM
If you cannot obtain the W-2 from your employer, then for a fee you can get a complete copy of a W-2 from the Social Security Administration - https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-02501
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If you cannot obtain the W-2 from your employer, then for a fee you can get a complete copy of a W-2 from the Social Security Administration - https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-02501
You can get a free Wage and Income transcript from the IRS - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript
March 9, 2026
11:22 AM
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March 9, 2026
11:22 AM
How do i fill out time son lives with me when he doesnt live with me
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March 9, 2026
11:21 AM
How do you import the pdf if you are using the desktop version of Turbo Tax.
March 9, 2026
11:21 AM
Doing it the way you indicate (using the first column of the excess real estate taxes) changes my refund amounts. So how am I supposed to know what's correct? If that were an appropriate alternative,...
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Doing it the way you indicate (using the first column of the excess real estate taxes) changes my refund amounts. So how am I supposed to know what's correct? If that were an appropriate alternative, wouldn't it have the same refund (or amount owed) numbers?
March 9, 2026
11:20 AM
No, I only had a heat pump. If you had earlier sections where you claimed credit, it should be fine. As long as you can manually answer "no" to 25a.
March 9, 2026
11:20 AM
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March 9, 2026
11:20 AM
After a prolonge strggle with ID.me, I was able to set up an IRS log ikn. However, the IRS.gov/payments web site won't accept my bank iknfo and won't accept an advance payment. HaS anyone been succ...
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After a prolonge strggle with ID.me, I was able to set up an IRS log ikn. However, the IRS.gov/payments web site won't accept my bank iknfo and won't accept an advance payment. HaS anyone been successtul with taht web page?
March 9, 2026
11:20 AM
@Oscar Zilch
To enter a Form 1099-LTC -
Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home & Business)
Click on Wages & Income (Personal Income using Home & Business)
Click on I'll choose what I wo...
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@Oscar Zilch
To enter a Form 1099-LTC -
Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home & Business)
Click on Wages & Income (Personal Income using Home & Business)
Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
Scroll down to Less Common Income
On Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C, click the start or update button
On the next screen - On Long-term care account distributions (Form 1099-LTC), click the start or update button
March 9, 2026
11:20 AM
Sign out of your current TurboTax account to avoid overwriting your previous return.
Go to TurboTax.com.
If your browser automatically logs you into the old account,
Clear your browse...
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Sign out of your current TurboTax account to avoid overwriting your previous return.
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March 9, 2026
11:19 AM
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March 9, 2026
11:19 AM
If you are filing as Married Filing Separately you are not eligible for the deduction. If you are Single and your AGI is over $175,000 or Married Filing Jointly and your AGI is over $250,000 you are...
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If you are filing as Married Filing Separately you are not eligible for the deduction. If you are Single and your AGI is over $175,000 or Married Filing Jointly and your AGI is over $250,000 you are not eligible for the deduction.
If you are age 65 or older and meet the requirement, the additional deduction is automatically added on your federal tax return.
Standard deductions for 2025
Single - $15.750 add $2,000 if age 65 or older Married Filing Separately - $15,750 add $1,600 if age 65 or older Married Filing Jointly - $31,500 add $1,600 for each spouse age 65 or older Head of Household - $23,625 add $2,000 if age 65 or older
New Bonus Standard Deduction (OBBB): An additional $6,000 deduction for taxpayers 65 and older. This is per eligible individual, meaning a married couple both over 65 could get $12,000. Important: This bonus deduction is temporary, lasting from 2025 through 2028. Income limitations: It phases out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers.
The amount is calculated on Schedule 1-A, Part V, with that amount flowing to Form 1040 Line 13b
Look at your Form 1040 -
You can view your Form 1040 plus Schedules 1, 2 and 3 at any time using the online editions. Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen. Click on Tools. Click on View Tax Summary. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left side of the screen.