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To enter sales tax for major purchases in TurboTax:   1. Go to Federal>Deductions & Credits>Estimates and Other Taxes Paid   2. Click on Sales Tax and select Estimate sales tax deduction using IRS tables   3.Add the state and the months you lived in state in 2025   4. Enter state and local sales tax rate you paid while living in state   5. After summary screen, you will see question: Did you by any major items in 2025? Answer Yes, then Continue   6. The following screen will allow you to edit a state you have already entered (with pencil icon) or select Add to choose state   7. Enter details on major purchase and sales tax paid   Here is a TurboTax article on deductions for sales tax for more information.

In TurboTax Online, you may Clear and Start Over.  Clear and Start Over may be found in the lower left hand corner of the screen if it is available to you.   See also this TurboTax Help.    As long as you:   have not submitted payment,  deducted the TurboTax fee from your refund, or  registered your product,  you may erase your return and start from scratch in TurboTax Online. If you have done any of these things, you will need to manually edit your return.  

Not using Online edition. Old school Tax accountant here, w/ Top 3 University Ranked BS/MS in Accounting /Taxation degrees. Sad to see Turbotax Literally BURY Access to Forms (can't even Search to find them on their software), so Taxes become even more difficult to Self-file, thus helping TurboTax Up-Sell their 'Complete' Tax Services. Turbotax Co Focus Now MISSES its Original Target Marketing group!! 

Follow the instructions, whether you are using TurboTax Online or the Desktop version.   How do I delete my state return in TurboTax Desktop for Windows? How do I delete my state return in TurboTax Online?  

I am a renter. I filled in the portion on the Property Tax Information form for my landlord and monthly rent. It's still insisting that I fill in a number for 2f, Taxable value of homestead. How am I supposed to know this as a renter?

To fix your return:   Sign in to your account Select the Fix my return button Follow any “fix it” instructions to update the information causing the rejection.   What does my rejected return code mean and how do I fix it?   @user17737820630   

I understand - you may have to try various sites to find the FMV of your car when placed in service. You could use an educated guess or the number you should see in your tax return assuming the car is still listed in your return. You show that and it's correct - 231,954 miles. No, it must be total business miles for all years the car was used including the 10 miles for 2025. Then divide by your total miles (odometer when traded in 1 above). No, the business cost is the total original cost or FMV x the percentage arrived at in 2 above. It should be the same as the cost of the property showing in your tax return, assuming that's the car in the tax return. You must have an idea of the FMV when the car was placed in service, or use the advice in the first paragraph (it would seem it should still be in the tax return for your vehicle). No. Each year you must use the rate x the business miles for that specific year. This will give you the total depreciation assuming you always used the standard mileage rate (SMR) for your vehicle deductions each year. Due to the age of the vehicle and the sale price, this will be a reasonable amount for prior depreciation. 2025: $.33 2024: $.30 2023: $.28 2022: $.26 2021: $.26 2020:  0.27   2019:  0.26   2017–2018:  0.25   2015–2016:  0.24   2014:  0.22   2012–2013:  0.23   2011:  0.22   2010:  0.23   2008–2009:  0.21   2007:  0.19   2005–2006:  0.17   2003–2004:  0.16   2001–2002:  0.15   2000:  0.14 Go ahead and use $.14 for each earlier year, it won't be off that much. Select 'I stopped using this vehicle in 2025', enter the date you stopped using it, do not say it was part of a trade-in. Yes, you have all the numbers except step 5 and original FMV. No other fields required. This is what AI produced when asked what your car would have sold for: In 1993, a new Honda Civic typically cost between $8,830 and $12,980, depending on the trim level. Base models like the CX Hatchback started around $8,830, while the top-tier EX Coupe with more power and features listed closer to $12,980. The average new car price that year was roughly $16,000, making the Civic an affordable choice. The FMV would have been approximately the same if it was placed in service for business the same year. If not, then the FMV would be less since vehicles lose value quickly.   @SyberKnight 

Thank you @dmertz !      So I will file my 2025 tax first   then file the 2021 Form 8606 (where I will report the 2021 non-deductible contribution of $7000).     Sorry - I  have one more  question for this post - this is for my  extra TO-DO item for Tax Year 2026:   I believe I will need to make just one  manual adjustment  in Turbo Tax 2026  as follows - am I correct?    IRA Information Worksheet:   add $7000 ( to be reported in the 2021 8606 form that I will send to IRS)  to the amount shown in  "Part III Traditional IRA Bais Detail,  Line 12 Basis for 2024 and earlier years"  as  this worksheet  does not currently include the  $ 7000 amount in Line 12 for the 2025 tax year (please see screenshot below).     Note to self:  I will store a copy of the 2021 Form 8606  (to be submitted to the IRS)  - and  store  copies   of Forms 1040 / 5498 / 8606  for every tax year going forward  to correctly track the IRA and Roth Conversion basis.

To split your return:   Go back to How would you like to receive your federal refund?  Select See other options then the last option: Split my refund between multiple bank accounts or U.S. savings bonds Then select Continue On the next screen, select I want to deposit my federal refund into multiple bank accounts Select Continue Enter the amount you want to go to the first account and then enter the account information When finished, select Add another bank account You can split your refund among as many as three accounts. When you're finished entering your account information, select Continue. Review your bank information and deposit amounts, and select Continue if all looks well. If you need to make changes, select Edit next to the entry you need to modify.   How do I split my refund into 2 different accounts?  

Wow. What a way to discourage non-cash donations, if at least some of the point is to get a tax deduction. Since the IRS seems to consider "Clothing and household items" as a single type of property, I don't think I can take a deduction for the full value of what I donated. Getting these items appraised in the future probably won't be worth the cost and the hassle. Thanks for the info, though; better than having to deal with an audit.

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.

First, at the top, check the box to copy column 1 to column 2 to activate the formulas. You will enter the amounts you know, best guess is really all you can do at this point in the year. You can come back throughout the year and make changes to better match your situation. Social Security maxes out at 85% taxable. The program will calculate the taxable amount for you.   Reference: Calculating taxable Social Security

There is not a special section or box to check.  Just enter your correct information and TurboTax will take it from there.  If eligible you will find this on Schedule 1-A Part V and line 13b of your form 1040. TurboTax will automatically calculate it based on your date of birth and your income.     For Tax Year 2025 through 2028, seniors may claim an additional deduction of $6,000 per taxpayer over 65.  This is NOT a refundable credit.  This is a deduction of your income.  If your income is above $75,000 ($150,000 if Married filing jointly) the bonus deduction decreases by $.06 for every dollar over the relevant amount.  This deduction is available whether you itemize or take the standard deduction. If your filing status is married filing separately you are not eligible for this deduction. This bonus deduction is ONLY for those who were 65 or older as of December 31, 2025, it does not apply to those who are blind and under 65     Yes, you can take the senior bonus deduction using the Free TurboTax program