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You received an email that we cannot see that tells you why your tax return was rejected.   Some rejected returns can be fixed and re-filed.  Some have “un-fixable” reasons for the rejection and have to be mailed instead.    What is the rejection code or rejection message?     If it was rejected for AGI—-your 2024 AGI might not be in the IRS system if you filed late.   Try using zero instead.   If filing with zero is rejected then file again but select the option that you did not file last year.  The IRS does not see that question and it will allow you to e-file with no AGI question.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/agi/help/where-do-i-correct-my-agi-in-turbotax-online/00/26311   If that does not work and you still cannot e-file, then print, sign, and mail your tax return.       Most rejections are for AGI.  AGI no longer matters for past years since you only needed it to e-file. If your past couple of tax returns were rejected and you did not fix them and re-file, you can still file them by mail.   E-filing is closed for past year returns, so print them, sign and date them in ink, and mail them in.  Do not put two years of returns in the same envelope or the employee who opens the mail might miss one.   Mail each year separately.     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 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.  

Most of the time, this error results from discrepancies with ‌IRS records or from using outdated forms.   Even if the info seems correct, try re-entering your name and middle initial by going back to the "Personal Info" section. Delete your first name, last name, and middle initial, then re-type them exactly as they appear on your Social Security card, even if they appear correct.  Also, you can try clearing your browser’s cache and cookies from your computer to clear out any remaining data. How do I delete cookies  How to clear your cache   

No one on this forum can access your tax return to see why the tax return was rejected. You received an email from TurboTax for the rejection.  It shows the rejection message and rejection code.  What does it say?

Yes, here is the best method to enter your depreciation information.   Go to Federal > Wages & Income > Rental Properties and Royalties (Schedule E).  Click Edit next to your specific rental property. Go to the Assets/Depreciation section for your property. Choose Add an Asset. Select Rental Real Estate Property. Here you will enter. Cost: The original purchase price (excluding the land value). Date Placed in Service: The date it first became a rental. Prior Depreciation: Look at your 2024 Form 4562, Line 18 (or the "Asset Life History" page). You must enter the total amount of depreciation taken in all previous years combined. @railroad1128   

Thanks. Yea I saw those Reddits too. Didn’t know about the interest pay timeline so good to know. I was able to speak to a NYS tax support person today and he told me that there should be update by end of March but if I don’t see any status change by then, I should give them a call then and they will escalate my case. Fingers crossed they will process it by then…

Q. $12,917/$16,267 =0.794 - so 20.6% is taxable; which is $8211.10 * .206 =$1,691.49 is taxable. Is my math correct? A. Yes, basically.  But we need to know how much is in box 1 of the 1098-T.  Is the scholarship restricted (does it have to be used for/allocated to tuition)? Were there any book and computer expenses?   Q. $1,691.49 is taxable and goes on her return.  If so where do I put it on her return? A.   It is just other income. TT will put it on Line 8z of Schedule 1 with the notation "Qual state (or private) tuition prgm from 1099-Q" if entered in the normal way.  Getting it there can be a little tricky in TT. I'll provide details, and/or a work aound, on my next reply.   What other income will the student be reporting on her return? From what sources?   Q.  Where would I find the amount used to claim AOTC ($4000) in our return? is it line 27 on 8863? A. Yes

Forms mode - let's fix this. Follow these steps: Open to forms mode Locate the student information worksheet Part VI, the blue box - automated entry override the blue box  -windows, right click, select override enter zero go back to step by step and go through everything in the education section the program is forced to release the $10,000  by the time you finished going through the entire section, the zero should be established and hopefully the correct screen showed to correct it in the step by step mode. switch back to Forms mode and cancel the override - right click again, select cancel override. Hopefully, a zero is there now so you can file your return. The 1099-Q does have another update coming soon and I wonder if you need that update.