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@DianeW777    Sorry, while this workaround will work in terms of getting it into TT and resulting in the correct calculation, picking a random date is not what's specified in the 8949 instructions. It clearly states you should put "VARIOUS" in place of a date:   "If you sold a block of stock or digital assets (or similar property) that you acquired through several different purchases, you may report the sale on one row and enter “VARIOUS” in column (b). However, you must still report the short-term gain (or loss) on the sale on Part I and the long-term gain (or loss) on Part II."   Plus: The online version allows you to do this and works fine (see screenshot below) The desktop version also allows you to do this for non-digital assets like stocks and mutual funds. So it seems the Desktop version should be enhanced to support this properly, at least to bring it in line with the online version.    Screenshot of the online entry form:  

Ready to mail means it has not be e-filed and it is waiting for you to print and mail the tax return.   See this TurboTax support FAQ for how to change from mail to e-file - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/change-mail-e-file-turbotax-online/L0zDlGPhq_US_en_US

Federal and state refunds come from completely separate entities.  There is no rule as to which one will come in first or how long it will be between their arrival in your account.   TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer.  “21 days”  is not a promise from TurboTax or the IRS.      First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted:  https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/   Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.     You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2025 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:    https://www.irs.gov/refunds   To track your state refund:     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_US_en_US?uid=lt447ebr   If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/refunds-take-longer-others/L14YlqFrH_US_en_US?uid=lexdr7zh . https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/irs-refund-taking-longer-21-days/L2vRAJbdU_US_en_US?uid=lexe7lst         If you are getting earned income credit on line 27 or additional child tax credit on line 28 You are subject to the delay required by the PATH act.  Do not expect your refund before early March   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/internal-revenue-service/federal-refunds-delayed-due-path-act/L5jnQJsBi_US_en_US   Note:  “Accepted” is not the same as “approved”.  TurboTax tells you the e-file was accepted if the IRS deems that there is enough information on the return for them to take it in for processing.   Only the IRS can approve of the refund, which is a later stage of processing.  If the IRS approves your refund they will provide a date for the refund to be issued.   FROM THE IRS WHERE’S MY REFUND SITE: https://www.irs.gov/wheres-my-refund How it works Where's My Refund shows your refund status: Return Received – We received your return and are processing it. Refund Approved – We approved your refund and are preparing to issue it by the date shown. Refund Sent – We sent the refund to your bank or to you in the mail. It may take 5 days for it to show in your bank account or several weeks for your check to arrive in the mail.            

Yes, that is what is explained by our tax expert @DaveF1006. The expenses could be added to the cost basis of the property, as though they occurred in 2026. This applies to the Real Estate Professional and not simply an active participant in a residential rental property as indicated earlier in this thread.   @nerobins 

  Federal and state refunds come from completely separate entities,  There is no rule as to which one will come first or how much time there will be between their arrivals.  Some states process returns quickly and some are very slow.   STATE RETURN Make sure your state return was accepted:  https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/   To track your state refund:       ttps://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_US_en_US?uid=lt447ebr https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0  

@chrispiper86 The IRS can seize a tax refund for - Past-due child support; Federal agency nontax debts; State income tax obligations; or Certain unemployment compensation debts owed to a state (generally, these are debts for (1) compensation paid due to fraud, or (2) contributions owing to a state fund that weren't paid). This does NOT include current tax year taxes owed to the state since the IRS has no way to know the current year state taxes owed.   Go to this IRS website for refund offsets - https://www.irs.gov/refunds/reduced-refund

Yes, depreciation can be entered using TurboTax Premier desktop program.   First, go to the Schedule C Business Income and Expenses or Schedule E Rental Income and Expenses section, depending on whether your asset is being used in a business or a rental property.   Then, under the expense categories, look for Assets and Depreciation to enter the details about the asset used in your business or rental property.