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If you are taking actual expenses instead of the standard mileage rate for your business automobile, you can enter them in the Vehicle Expense section of Schedule C. If you are using the mileage rate but have parking and tolls to report, you can also enter those expenses.   If you are using a Desktop version of TurboTax, enter the expenses in the interview (step-by-step or Easy Step mode) rather than directly on a worksheet in Forms Mode. If you try to enter something directly on a worksheet on a line or in a field that is programmed for a calculation instead of a direct entry, TurboTax won't allow the entry in that field.   Go back to your Schedule C business and locate Business Vehicle Expenses, then continue through the questions until you find the item you need to adjust.   Also, if you need to add other expenses such as parking and tolls, that question appears at the end of the Expenses interview screens.   Please see this TurboTax tips article for more information about this topic, particularly as it applies to rideshare drivers.  

When I enter a 1099-OID into TurboTax Desktop, my only entry is box 11 and I entered only the resident state on the screen 'Which state is your $___ of exempt OID from?'. This screen information must come from your statements that are part of the information from your finance company. If any is from your own state that amount would also be tax free to your state.   In any event, the amount does appear on Line 2a on my 1040. Double check your entries to be sure you have everything completed. You can check it by going to Forms in TurboTax Desktop or reviewing your 1040 using the steps below.From the left rail menu in TurboTax Online, select Tax Tools (You may have to scroll down on the left rail menu.) Select Tax Tools On the drop-down select Tools On the pop-up menu titled “Tools Center”, select View Tax Summary  On the left sidebar, select Preview my 1040.  Please update if you need additional information and include any details that may be helpful.

yes if you had $7000 as the carryover from Line 14 on last year's 8606 that will carry forward to this year on Line 2 of 8606, added to whatever you contributed this year on Line 1.   But... why did you have a basis carryover, what is the situation with your IRA on 2024 filing... did you just make a non-deduction contribution in 2024 hence the $7000 basis that year?  But you didn't convert it to Roth?  Do you have an outstanding balance in your IRA as of 12/31/25?  Do you still have a $7000 basis carry over to 2026 on Line 14 of your 2025 8606?   If you put $7000 into the IRA in 2024 but didn't convert then I'd expect you to (hopefully) have some earnings in the IRA and if that's the case then these Roth conversions will be throwing out some tax as they would be partially taken from the earnings.   If you did a backdoor in 2024 with the Roth conversion and didn't have any balance coming into 2025 then you may not have filed it correctly hence the basis carryover (and maybe you paid tax you shouldn't), if so you may need to amend your 2024 return.

 Go back to My Info and click on the dependent.  Click on Revisit. If your granddaughter is age 19 or older, then on the screen labeled Tell us more about (Her Name) situation  check the box labeled Full-time student in 2025 and Continue.       @reginajowers50

It's not completely clear that your daughter would need an IP PIN since you've already sent in her amended return that was accepted. If you find you do need one for her you can use this link to get one for her if you qualify. Parents and legal guardians can also request an IP PIN for dependents. Get an IP PIN There is no reason not to try to e-file your return once your daughter's amended return has been processed. It's possible the IRS may allow this however, it has not been allowed and there is no knowledge that it's possible as of yet. If it does reject again, simply print your return and mail it with your daughter as a dependent. Do not include a copy of her return with yours. TurboTax will provide the address. Be sure to include any document that shows federal withholding and all W-2s.   @Confusedmom26 

If you received a W2 for employment you did in 2024, it is not a side gig.  Employers issue W2s to employees.  If you did not report the income on your 2024 tax return, you should amend the return.  See How do I amend my federal tax return for a prior year?

Hello @MelindaS1 , I spend quite some time today, trying to follow your advice and had no success. The final K-1 for the member who let the LLC still didn't show the right numbers.  However, I believe I found more or less where the problem occurs: See the screenshot of the worksheet for the member who left the LLC It shows, the correct Ending %. But when the K-1 is generated Turbo Tax picks up the value from the "*Inlt/Fnl" column which is the percentage just before the member left the LLC) and puts it as the Ending %. Maybe that is what's supposed to happen, but at least it's very confusing.  Any thoughts from your side on this? Thanks Peter

Still seems contradictory to me.  You only need 7220 if you are claiming the increased credit due to PWA; if you are under 1 MW, PWA does not apply, hence no 7220. which I thought the final part of 8b --'or 48E (d) (3) and (4) apply led you to PWA requirements and then back to exempted for <1MW).  I'm fine with adding a statement (assuming TT has a method for us to still e file and include that statement).  (Though it's redundant since all that info is included in Part I).  And I'm ok checking whatever box works in 8 that gets the 30% credit (5x multiplier) and doesn't require 7220.  Thanks again.

To enter, edit or delete estimated taxes paid (Federal, State, Local) - Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business) Click on Deductions and Credits Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown) Scroll down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid On Estimated Tax Payments, click on the start or update button   On Federal estimated taxes for 2025 (Form 1040-ES), click the start button   Federal estimated taxes paid are entered on Form 1040 Line 26

The RMD calculation is based on information that is entered into TurboTax and not on your actual bank or brokerage records, so this can be resolved easily by following these steps:   First, we will delete the original Form 1099-R, as well as Form 5329 that was triggered by the incorrect penalty so that it does not remain in the background:   Go to Tax Tools on the left hand panel inside of TurboTax Click on the down arrow and scroll down to Tools Click on Tools and select Delete a form from the menu items that appear in the Tool Center Click on the trash can icon to the right of Form 1099-R and then Form 5329   Now, click back on Income/Wages & Income to return to input the Form 1099-R information again:   Go to Income/Wages & Income on the left panel within your TurboTax account Scroll down to Retirement Plans and Social Security and click on the down arrow to the right Click Start to the right of IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R) Click the Yes box when you see, "Did you get a 1099-R...?" Click the "Enter a different way" box Click the "Type it in myself" box Click on the box that pertains to your type of 1099-R (typically the first box), Continue Next, you will see, "Enter your 1099-R provider's info", complete that, then Continue Next, you will see "Enter your 1099-R details from _". Enter the information from the original Form 1099-R that you received Ensure the details from your Form 1099-R are correct checking for which Distribution Code was used in Box 7 (or review if imported), then Continue Continue through until you reach, "Let's get more information about your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)", enter your RMD due by December 31 Next, you are asked, "How much of this distribution applied to your December 31 RMD?" If you select "Some", you will need to enter the amount of the distribution that applied to your RMD Note: If this 1099-R entry satisfies your entire RMD, then select, "The entire distribution...", Continue You will reach "Review your 1099-R summary", press Continue (not the pencil) and additional questions will generate for you to answer When you reach "Let's go over any required minimum distributions (RMD)", Continue (not the pencil)   The above steps should resolve the incorrect penalty calculation and no Form 5329 should be triggered.