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It's possible the Smart Check message regarding Box 17 relates to Code AJ.   Per the IRS Instructions for Schedule K-1 List of Codes and References Used in Schedule K-1 (Form 1065), Box 20 Code AJ is used for Excess business loss limitation.    However, some partnerships choose to use this code to report Aggregate Business Activity Gross Income and Aggregate Business Activity Total Deductions, which together total Excess Business Losses for Form 461.   This information is relevant only if your net losses from all businesses are more than $313,000 ($626,000 if filing a joint return). If this doesn't apply to you, you can leave Box 20 Code AJ blank (or do not include this code).   If you do need to file Form 461, leave the amounts blank for Code AJ. You will need to complete Form 461 manually and report any deductible loss per the IRS Instructions for Form 461 - Limitations on Business Losses

There is confusing information. "I am a college student filing single with someone can claim me". If you can be claimed as a dependent by anyone, it must be indicated on your return. even if they don't actually claim you. However, I have my doubts about anyone other than your parents being able to claim you and perhaps they can't either. To be a Qualifying Relative and being eligible to be claimed as a dependent by that OP if all these rules are met: you lived in their household the entire year (temporary absences are ignored) or are related by blood or marriage. your gross income for 2025 is less than $5200 (this includes earned and unearned income)  they provided over ½ of your support. This seems doubtful since you say you paid for your schooling and living expenses  you aren't a qualifying child of another taxpayer. This is not possible if you are providing over 50% of your support  you can’t claim any  dependents you must be a US citizen, resident alien or national or a resident of Canada or Mexico You cannot be a qualifying child of your parents if you (not the OP) are providing over 50% of your support. This seems likely if you (not the op) are paying your living expenses and tuition   however the kiddie tax would apply if you are not over 23 but 1. you are under 18 always applies 2. you are 18 and your earned income is less than or equal to 50% of your support 3) you are 19-23 and a full-time student, but your earned income is less than or equal to 50% of your support      tax credits could be wiping out the kiddie tax The amount you owe, if any, is on line 37 of the 1040   

@brommabo not sure what you mean by a "manual form".  If you mean that he is completing his taxes by hand, then form 1095-A would be used to complete form 8962 and that form maps to form 1040. While, it may not seem "right", it's the law.  Talk to your Congressman 😉   It would be best if you claimed him since you can and YOU enter form 1095-A on YOUR tax return.  That way you get the $500 other dependent credit. 

That's strange because from what I have googled, mac OS 14, will run on iMacs from 2019 and newer. macOS 13 is End of Life. I find it hard to imagine that Apple would be abandoning users after just 3 years. (Or even less since they EoL'd it last year.)

If he is a 100% remote worker living in Maryland (MD) for a District of Columbia based employer, he is not required to file a DC non-resident return, provided no work was physically performed in DC.    Maryland and the District of Columbia have tax reciprocity. Because of this, taxes should only be paid to Maryland. He would have to file a District of Columbia nonresident tax return to get a full refund of his DC withholdings.   If he files a nonresident tax return for the District of Columbia, he should prepare it first in TurboTax (before preparing his Maryland state tax return).   He can submit a Form D-4A Certificate of Nonresidence in the District of Columbia to his employer to stop future District of Columbia tax withholding.      See these links for additional information:   Multiple States—Figuring What's Owed When You Live and Work in More Than One State   How do I file a nonresident state return?   If you have additional information or questions regarding this, please return to Community and we would be glad to help.

Dear Ms Rene , thank you very much your prompt response. I really appreciate your time and effort.  I figured out double entry for missed RMD and followed your instructions. My entries in form5329 came out correct. It matches the form5329 that i mailed to IRS in mid Feb. i would  really appreciate if you can review my step by step entries in the following google doc.   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X0JwJFxAhsKe5kA6YN6vj6c0FPc3MhUtWRiIWU7kFzk/edit   thank you for your help.

No. The Federal Section 179 expensing rules generally do not apply to rental property because it is considered a passive investment, rather than an active trade or business.   The $25,000 deduction cap generally applies to equipment used in an active trade or business, not residential rental property.   If you claim Section 179 deductions on your Federal return for your rental property, you will usually be required to make an adjustment to add back that amount on your DC return.   As an alternative, for items that do not qualify for Section 179, rental property owners can consider the De Minimis Safe Harbor, which allows them to immediately deduct, or expense, items that cost $2,500 or less per item. You may also qualify for the Safe Harbor for Small Taxpayers for larger building repairs or improvements.   Learn more by reading this IRS article A de minimis safe harbor election.

The instructions for Form 3520 state expressly to send it to this PO Box - don't use another address: Send Form 3520 to the following address.   Internal Revenue Service Center P.O. Box 409101 Ogden, UT 84409 To ask them directly, you can start by calling the IRS international tax issues line: 267-941-1000   A duplicate filing of Form 3520 may accrue an automatic civil penalty onto your account, which could drastically slow down processing of the original return. This might be a question for an attorney.    If you have the certified mail receipt, you should be able to furnish this as proof of timely filing if the form is truly lost. Make a copy of your missing mail request, and keep that with your records as well. I thought everything I sent last year by certified USPS was lost or even tossed away; I didn't get a single confirmation of delivery, so I wouldn't be so quick to assume it's truly lost in the mail. All the certified mail I sent was delivered, eventually.  Your mileage may vary.    To see if the form has posted to your account, you can also send Form 4506-T Request for Transcript and put "3520" on Line 6.

The rent credit is part of the Quebec solidarity Tax Credit. You can use the search bar on the 2025 Tax Return home page to search for the credit, and you'll be asked for your Relevé 31 information there.