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I've been advised that the specific issue with credit card expiration dates was fixed on March 6th.   If you are using the desktop version, be sure you have run all software updates. To update the TurboTax desktop software, select Check for Updates under the Online menu (Windows) or the TurboTax menu (Mac) at the top of the application. If automatic updates fail, see this help article to manually update Windows, or this help article for Mac.   For online users, to make sure your program has been updated, you may also need to exit TurboTax, restart your device, and Clear cache and cookies. If you received an error message that "Intuit Electronic Filing Center is unable to complete the transaction", this could mean that there was an issue with authorizing payment by credit card. See this help article. You may need to choose another payment method.   See also this help article for more options. If you are using TurboTax Desktop and get the "snag" message:   Make sure the software is updated. See this help article for instructions to run a manual update. Reboot your device. Check your firewall and antivirus settings. Make sure they aren't blocking any feature of the software. Please see this help article for more information. Clear cache and cookies   If you are still having trouble, you might also try these steps:   Run the Windows System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files. Delete the downloaded file and download TurboTax again from InstallTurboTax.com. Sometimes files get corrupted during the download process. Restart your computer in Selective Startup Mode, and then install TurboTax. Install TurboTax on a different computer. If you have tried ALL of the troubleshooting steps and the issue is still not resolved:   See this help article for instructions on how to contact TurboTax customer support depending on which product you are using.   @rfwwrf   

Thank you! I’ve tried following the steps you outline but turbo tax seems to think I can only deduct these losses as a real estate professional. I did not spend 750 hours and this is not my only job but I do qualify under material participation rules. Any ideas on how to trigger questions on material participation? 

Thank you sooo much!  I did the same (removed BitDefender and defaulted to Windows Defender) and that stopped Turbotax from asking for the activation again.  It was so infuriating that I feel like dumping Bitdefender now.

Vehicle registration fees and ad valorem taxes (where applicable) are paid when you renew your tag.  You should be able to find the information on your county tax commissioner's or tax assessor's website.  

As a Delaware resident, 100% of your income is taxable by DE, regardless of where it is earned.  Because you work in Pennsylvania, your income earned in PA is taxable by PA.  To prevent double taxation, your resident state - DE will give you a credit for the tax you pay to another state.  In TurboTax, you should prepare your non-resident PA tax return first, then complete your DE tax return.  This is necessary so the credit will calculate properly on your DE return.  If you have already started or finished your DE return I suggest you delete it, complete your federal, then PA, and the start your DE return.   The credit DE gives you may not equal the amount of tax you pay to PA.  Each state has their own way of calculating a credit for tax paid to another state.   As for why the amounts in box 1 and box 16 on your W-2 don't match, I have no idea.  I recommend you ask the payroll or HR department at your company for an explanation.  

If the PTE Credit wasn't automatically carried over to your current return because you didn't use TurboTax last year, you would enter it in your 2025 state tax return.    If the pass-through entity is a Partnership, TurboTax will prompt you in the California interview to make any needed entries for the Partnership K-1. Under Partnership K-1 Adjustments, look for Credits and Form 3804-CR.   For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, and before January 1, 2026, California law allows an entity taxed as a partnership or an “S” corporation to annually elect to pay an elective tax at a rate of 9.3 percent based on its qualified net income (QNI). The election shall be made on an original, timely filed return and is irrevocable for the taxable year. See this California FTB webpage for more information.   Qualified taxpayers are allowed a credit equal to the qualified amount of the qualified taxpayer’s pro rata share or distributive share and guaranteed payments of the electing PTE’s qualified net income. That amount is reported on the qualified taxpayer’s Schedule K-1 (100S, 541, 565, or 568).    If the available credit exceeds the current year tax liability the unused credit may be carried over to reduce the tax for five years or until exhausted, whichever occurs first. Apply the carryover to the earliest taxable year possible. In no event can the credit be carried back and applied against a prior year’s tax.   @draut 

If you are using desktop software, go into Forms Mode and review the Schedule B.   When you bring up Schedule B, you will also see it shows a smart worksheet for interest income and a smart worksheet for dividend income.   See if you can get a clue there as to what you are experiencing.   Also check for typos, such as transposed figures, incorrect decimal point or comma, etc.

Thank you @LeticiaF1, that is what I probably have to do. But I'm curious, why TurboTax can't fix it? There must some software support, it's not a free version. That's the reason I bought TurboTax, because I thought I'd be able to import and don't have to enter everything manually. 

rejected because my social security and husband and I filed separately but put married...   Are you saying that you each wanted to file married filing separately?  But one tax return reports married filing jointly?     Or, are you saying something else?  Please clarify.   If one partner has already filed married filing separately and the second tax return is reporting married filing jointly, the second tax return may reject because the Social Security numbers of both partners are reported on each tax return.  The IRS knows that the first partner has already filed an income tax return. 

It's not uncommon to take longer than 21 days.  Some returns require more processing.   Here are some things to check:   First, if you efiled, be sure your efiled return was accepted.   If using Online TurboTax, you can check at the Tax Home page.   If that showed your return was accepted, you can track your Federal refund at the IRS "Where's My Refund" tool: https://www.irs.gov/refunds If you filed a paper return by mail, it can take up to 4 weeks just to show up in that tool.   The FAQ below tells how to check on a state refund.   When you scroll down further there, you will see a link for your state.   FAQ:  How do I track my state refund? https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_...

The IRS issues most refunds from e-filed returns in about 21 days, although some returns take more time to review. To check the status of your refund:   Check your e-file status. If it's been accepted, track your refund at the IRS Where's My Refund? site. You'll need your Social Security number or ITIN, filing status, and the exact amount of your refund to check your status, which you'll find on the first screen after signing in to TurboTax. If you mailed your return, wait 4 weeks after mailing your return before using the tool. If it's rejected, fix your return and file it again. If it's pending, wait until your return is accepted.   If it's been more than 21 days since your e-filed return was accepted, you can call the IRS directly to check on your refund status. Go here to track your state refund.  

Entering a backdoor Roth is a two-step process:  You first need to enter your traditional IRA contribution and then the distribution to convert to a Roth by following the step-by-step instructions in the following TurboTax Help Article:   How do I enter a backdoor Roth IRA conversion?

Thank you @dmertz ...so I DID NOT include the excess contribution on my 2024 1040 so I will amend that 1040.   The 2025 1099R IS showing Fed income tax withheld for the taxable amount.  but if I put that on the 2024 amended  then you are saying  I can ignore the 2025 1099R for my 2025 return correct?  Sorry to go long on this...just want to make sure i do this correctly.  appreciate your time and knowledge