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The IRS does not require you to enter a drivers license to e-file, so you can skip past that screen.  Some states are very picky about having a DL or state ID, so you might not be able to e-file the state.  If you have a problem with e-filing federal due to your age, file them both by mail.   Print, sign and date them in ink, and mail them.   When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.   Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.  

No. It's important to file the amended return because you want to show your carryover to future years. And based on your information, the carryover may include some of the $3,000 you are allowed in 2025, if the income is too low to use it. This overall loss can be carried forward until it is used up. This means a lot of tax savings going forward. It won't be a lot of trouble. What is a capital loss carryover? @MelindaS1 is a tax expert and has provided the details for you to amend.   @freddytax 

Update 2026-03-07 11:00 ET: Got on the phone again with a TT expert and the issue is still not resolved as of this morning on March 7th.  I ask the support person if they can provide an ETA (as the March 6th advertised date has since passed) and they were not able to provide one.     A message to TT management: If you are unable or unwilling to provide an update on WHEN this will be fixed, I have no choice but to switch and recommend folks switch to FreeTaxUSA. - Sincerely a TurboTax user since 2006.   Edited post with the update noted above.

I am getting similar message.  I have renewed my token and query number.  Never had an issue .  I can see the forms in account but not able to download - it seems to be blocked.  Anyone else still having this issue  

Alaska has no state income tax so there is nothing to file for Alaska.  But if you moved to Alabama in 2025 you need to file  part year state tax return for AL.     MOVED OR NEED TO FILE PART-YEAR STATE https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/file-moved-different-state-last-year/L3ljAGBw6_US_en_US?uid=me08b0gq   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/printers-printing/file-part-year-state-return/L82I8dCHS_US_en_US?uid=m68cki50   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/printers-printing/file-part-year-state-return/L82I8dCHS_US_en_US?uid=m68cdx44  

If this is a new Self-Employment venture, it is best to enter everything in the Self-employment income and expenses under Income.  For complete information, see How do I report income from self-employment?

Thank you all for your suggestions. Calling the investment house several times netted no result, the Oregon tax board says it is not needed, and yet Turbo tax still counts it as an error on the return when I don't have it. Turbo Tax, is this an error on your part?  Do I just push the return through even though there is an error? thank you again

HOW CAN I DOWNGRADE TO A LOWER VERSION https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/change-service-level/downgrade-lower-priced-version-turbotax-online/L2IDaMvkt_US_en_US?uid=m6ilzady     WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY?  I WANT THE FREE EDITION   The information that you can enter in Free Edition is pretty limited now.  Thanks to the tax laws that began for 2018 returns, there are no more simple Form 1040EZ or 1040A's.  Everything goes on a Form 1040 that has three extra "schedules" with it, and if you need any of those schedules, you are not able to use the Free Edition.  Using the standard deduction instead of itemizing does NOT mean you will not need any of those schedules.   If you started in the Free Edition and entered any data that required any extra forms or schedules, you have to upgrade to a paid version and if you are watching the screens carefully you are alerted to the upgrade.       TurboTax Online: Important Details about Filing Simple Form 1040 Returns If you have a simple Form 1040 return only (no forms or schedules except as needed to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit or student loan interest), you can file for free yourself with TurboTax Free Edition, or you can file with TurboTax Live Assisted Basic at the listed price. Roughly 37% of taxpayers are eligible. Examples of situations included in a simple Form 1040 return (assuming no added tax complexity): W-2 income Interest, dividends or original issue discounts (1099-INT/1099-DIV/1099-OID) that don’t require filing a Schedule B IRS standard deduction Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Child Tax Credit (CTC) Student loan interest deduction Taxable qualified retirement plan distributions   Examples of situations not included in a simple Form 1040 return: Itemized deductions claimed on Schedule A, like charitable contributions, medical expenses, mortgage interest and state and local tax deductions Unemployment income reported on a 1099-G Business or 1099-NEC income (often reported by those who are self-employed, gig workers or freelancers) Stock sales (including crypto investments) Income from rental property or property sales Credits, deductions and income reported on other forms or schedules        How can I see my TurboTax  fees?  https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-account-billing/review-fees-turbotax-online/L1XnIzgzg_US_en_US?uid=m682vq7k   If your TurboTax fees are higher than expected, you can reduce them by removing add-ons     (BEFORE you e-file) :   Remove Premium Services Remove MAX Defend & Restore Remove a state Remove PLUS Help & Support Remove Pay With Your Refund     Or—-Use this IRS site for other ways to file for free.  There are 8  free software versions available from the IRS Free File site   https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/  

What do you need to change?   You probably have to go back to federal to change it there first.   Have you filed federal or state?  If you haven't filed  you could delete state and start it over again for it to update from federal.     Online delete State or start state over https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-delete-my-state-return-in-turbotax-online/00/25895