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To clear the return entirely, you must provide you haven't paid or filed yet.    Go to Tax Tools in the left menu. Choose Clear & Start Over option to remove all information and begin again without the damaged entry. Refer to the link below for instructions on how to clear and start over. Choose whether you are using the Online or Desktop version.  How do I clear and start over?  

No, there is no issue with Form 8959.  The way the amounts calculated on the form can be a bit confusing.  The additional Medicare tax is calculated in Parts I, II, and III and the totaled in Part IV.  The amount in Part IV, line 18 is reported as an additional tax on line 11 of Schedule 2 (Form 1040) line 11.  Part V of 8949 is the withholding reconciliation.  If the amount withheld in Box 6 of your W-2 includes the 0.9% additional Medicare Tax on a portion of your earnings, then that amount appears on line 25c of Form 1040:  "Federal income tax withheld from: Other forms".     So the 0.9% withheld is not subtracted from in the calculation of additional Medicare Tax, but it is included as a tax withholding, and the end result is the same.  

@stevelp wrote:    This new import "feature" just doesn't work for me.  And from what I read on the inter-webs, I am not the only one.   I understand your frustration but make sure any program you select supports your financial institution(s).   For example, H&R Block does not support Merrill imports this year and supports fewer brokers than TurboTax in total while TaxAct support even less (and doesn't support some popular brokers like E*Trade).    

No, the days available for rent does not include days rented, per verbiage on IRS Pub 527, Page 25 and 26 Dividing Expenses. As it states on page 26  "any day that the unit is available for rent but not actually rented is not a day for rental use."

The TurboTax Worksheet calculates and limits the contribution to a percent of earnings even if the taxpayer is single. My understanding of IRS rules is that a taxpayer in the phase-out AGI range is limited to a percent of overall contribution amount, not earnings. The net effect of the Worksheet calculation for a single taxpayer when the earnings are less than the reduced contribution amount is to limit the contribution to a percent of earnings. Is that correct under IRS rules?

Once your return is accepted for processing by the IRS and/or state, we have no control over your return.    You should track your refund directly from the IRS and/or Department of Revenue’s Website. These websites have the most accurate and up to date information. They get updated once a day.  To track your State Refund  How do I track my state's refund?  

I am reminded to add, that whatever tax you estimate you will owe, should be withheld from the withdrawal instead of planning to pay later.   For example, if you estimate that you will be in the 12% tax bracket, plus the 10% penalty, you should have at least 22% withheld from the withdrawal.  If you estimate you will be in the 22% bracket, you should have 32% withheld. If you withhold too much, you will get the difference back as your tax refund.  If you don't withhold enough, not only will you owe a tax payment when you file your return, you could be charged an underpayment penalty for not having enough withholding at the time.  (Taxes are pay as you go.  If you don't have enough withheld and only pay when you file your return, you can be assessed an under-payment penalty for not paying enough into the system during the year.)   And don't forget to have state income tax withheld as well.  States don't charge an additional penalty for early withdrawal, but regular state income tax can be between 3-10% depending on which state and how much total income. 

If you owe tax due, you have to pay it yourself by the filing deadline on April 15, 2026.      If you have federal tax due you can pay by mailing your payment with the 1040V voucher, (which has the address printed on it, having the payment taken out of a designated bank account, or you can pay directly on the IRS website.    https://www.irs.gov/payments   https://www.irs.gov/payments/pay-your-taxes-by-debit-or-credit-card    https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-payments/help/how-can-i-pay-my-federal-taxes/00/26212     https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-payments/help/how-do-i-pay-my-irs-tax-due-with-a-check-or-money-order/00/26403   

Under current tax law, there is no federal tax deduction for repaying $3,000 or less of unemployment benefits from a prior year.  Thus, you do not enter this 1099-G for your federal return (it won't change your tax outcome).   Some states may allow a deduction, so you may want to enter it in the State section (if prompted by the program).   If you repaid more than $3,000, you are eligible for a "Claim of Right" credit or deduction under IRS Section 1341. Do not enter this in the 1099-G/Unemployment section (which is for income).   Open or continue your return. Under Deductions & Credits, Scroll down to Other Deductions and Credits, and Click on Show More. Click on Start/Revisit next to Other Deductible Expenses. Answer No to questions about less common expenses until you see the screen "Did you have any of these other expenses?", and Click on Claim of Right Repayment (over $3,000). Enter the amount from Box 2 of your 1099-G there. Note: some state unemployment agencies use Box 2 to report "Adjustments" or "Repayments."