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If you're getting an error about the 1095-A while filling, the IRS data base thinks you or a member of your household has or had marketplace insurance.   You should Confirm that you and no one else in the household got a 1095-A You can use the phone number listed by state at  The Health Insurance Marketplace. If you're sure you don't have a 1095-A you can use these steps to clear it. Select Tax Tools On the drop-down select Tools There will be 2 green boxes Select Topics Search Type 1095-A The question will come up Did you receive Form 1095-A for your health insurance plan? Answer Yes Continue to the form Delete it using the trash can Repeat the process When you get to Did you receive Form 1095-A for your health insurance plan? Answer No

1. Box 1 of the 1098-T is $25867 - Box 5 shows $16,000 (if you need to know that).  I believe the $16,000 is designated for Tuition and Fees (there is $1,000 that is dedicated for Room and Board although the $1,000 for room and board does not show in Box 5 of the 1098-T) - I believe she had some book expenses, but it was minimal because most everything is online now.   2. Thank you, I'll look forward to your next reply on where to put it.  I assume I need to enter the 1099-Q into her return as it is outlined in the 1099-Q?   3. As for her other income she has a W2 from her summer job with income of $15395 and she also has income made from TikTok in the amount of $2000 (although she did not get a 1099 for this)

Yes, you may need to enter information from the 1095-A into your tax return. See our help article, "I'm on my parents' 1095-A form. What do I do on my return?", for common situations and how to address them. 

You can contact the IRS International using these three options:   Phone: 267-941-1000 (Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time, U.S. and Canada). Not toll-free. Fax: 681-247-3101 (N/A). For international tax account issues only. Live Chat (English): Available online for users outside the U.S. to ask about an amended return or request a transcript (Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. Eastern Time, U.S. and Canada). Unavailable Saturday-Sunday. @thejavier7 

If the message says 'ready to mail', then your return has been processed as if you were going to mail it.  You can change to electronic filing instead as long as you have not actually mailed your return.  Using TurboTax Online, you will need to follow the steps in the help article below to make the change to electronic filing.   How do I change from mail to e-file in TurboTax Online?   @angietoad    

Yes, you may qualify for the Educator Expense Deduction if you’re an eligible teacher.    You must be a K-12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal, or aide who worked at least 900 hours during the school year in a school that provides elementary or secondary education.    For 2025, you can deduct up to $300 of unreimbursed classroom expenses.

Yes, as a paraprofessional, you absolutely qualify for the Educator Expense Deduction, provided you meet the IRS's hours and grade-level requirements.   The IRS specifically lists "Aides" (which include paraprofessionals, paraeducators, and teacher's assistants) as eligible educators for this tax break.   To claim the deduction, you must meet these three criteria: You must be a K-12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal, or aide. You must work in a school that provides elementary or secondary education (Kindergarten through Grade 12). Pre-school aides and college instructors do not qualify. You must have worked at least 900 hours during the school year at a state-certified public or private school.   You can deduct up to $300 of unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses. If you are married to another eligible educator and filing jointly, you can deduct up to $600 ($300 each).   Qualifying expenses include: Books and supplemental curriculum materials. Basic supplies (pens, paper, folders, art supplies). Computer equipment, software, and classroom technology. Professional development courses related to your work. COVID-19 protective items (masks, sanitizer, air purifiers) used in the classroom. You do not have to itemize your deductions to get this. You get this credit even if you take the Standard Deduction.

@thejavier7  ha escrito: I entered the right information.  For the year 2024, it says this:  Accepted 01/03/2025 If you filed an amended Federal Tax Return   Do you know if that phone number from IRS is free even if I call from other country? I am not currently in US.   Thank you Wow,  That's weird.    01/03/2025 is incredibly early for an efile and acceptance.   That's way before the IRS normally opens their efiling in late January, but they do take a few returns early for testing purposes, but I've never seen that early.    I don't know why you posted that statement about an "amended return."  Was that included in your pasting by mistake?   As for the IRS 800 number, I have no first-hand knowledge, but I strongly doubt it would be toll-free internationally even if it can be used.  I have no idea where you are, but many countries don't even allow 800 numbers.  If you had a long wait on-hold, which is common, it could end up costing quite a lot.   The IRS International Taxpayer Service Call Center does have a special phone number and special hours for international filers at the link below, but it says upfront that the phone tolls are not free.   But it might be easier to reach someone at that number.    It also shows a FAX number.   See the info on this page: https://www.irs.gov/help/contact-my-local-office-internationally   It also shows the international mailing address.  And lower down on that page is how to reach the International Taxpayer Advocate Service, but it is not a free call either.   The Taxpayer Advocate Service is not normally a first-line approach, but they can assist if efforts to resolve with the IRS are not successful, or maybe if you have difficulty even reaching the IRS.