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Yes.  TurboTax is designed for users to file their taxes on their own if they want to.  All you need to do is either log in to your account or download the program and then walk through the steps to answer the questions.  If you use the online program, you will start by answering a series of questions to determine which version of TurboTax is best for you and customize the interview to meet your situation.     As you go through the answers, it is similar to sitting down with someone, except you are typing the answers and reading the questions instead of them asking you the questions and entering the answers.     If you need help, you can always click the help button or you can post a question here in the community. 

Instead of entering this as a 1099-K entry, let's enter this as a sale of a capital asset. First, let's delete your 1099-K entry.   Go to Tax Tools > Tools > Delete a form.  Delete the 1099-K Worksheet and any related Capital Asset Sales Worksheets that are showing errors. This "cleans" the data. If you are working in the desktop product, go to the forms mode. Look for 1099-K and any capital asset worksheets regarding this entry.  Select one form at a time, and once selected, the form will appear in the right-side of your screen. Select delete form at the bottom of the forms. log out or close your return so the changes can take place. Now to enter as a capital asset.   Go to Federal > Wages & Income > Investment Income.  Select Stocks, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Other. When asked what type of investment, select Other or Everything Else. Description: "Event Tickets (1099-K)" Sales Proceeds: Enter the Gross Amount from your 1099-K (Box 1a). Cost Basis: Enter your Actual Cost (what you paid for the tickets plus any Ticketmaster fees you paid when buying them). Date Acquired/Sold: There will be a section that asks when you bought the tickets and when you sold them.    

Wow - - Thank you Diane!  Color me stupid: The web-based 5-year calculator I used (calculator soup.com) is different than the official IRS 200 GDS shown in the table included in your link.  Sure enough, the depreciation factors for years 4 & 5 are the same: 1 - 20% 2 - 32% 3 - 19.2% 4 - 11.52% 5 - 11.52% 6 - 5.76% Conclusion: TurboTax's calculator for 5 year, 200 GDS property works just fine. Thank you!

We expect the new CSV import functionality to be available soon. Please note that this is an estimated target as we finalize the experience.   If you are ready to file now, you can still enter your information manually.    Otherwise, thank you for your patience while we get these automated tools ready for you!  

Fix these issues and your federal return will be ready to file. Answers to review        "needs review"     FIX   I try to efile and it says I need to fix an answer. I click fix and it just reloads the same page over and over and this, in fact, is stopping me from being able to finish my efile. 

No, you do not need the Form 6252, this is strictly for the tax return of the seller. The purchase sounds to me like you are purchasing a client list and goodwill. It's not a direct write off and will fall into one of the intangible category. See information below. IRS Guide to Business Expense Resources IRS Intangibles Section 197 Intangibles Goodwill & Going Concern: The value of a business exceeding its net identifiable assets, including reputation and customer loyalty. Workforce in Place: The composition and experience of the existing workforce. Information Bases: Customer lists, client files, or operating systems. Intellectual Property: Patents, copyrights, formulas, processes, designs, and know-how. Rights & Licenses: Government-granted licenses, permits, franchises, trademarks, and trade names. Covenants Not to Compete: Agreements entered into during an acquisition It will not be a deduction in full in the year of purchase.   @kentchidester 

Thank you for the information.   When I enter the second 1099-R form what do I enter in the field RMD due by Dec. 31, 2025.  I already entered the total amount in the first 1099-R form. Should I put zero for the second form or I do some kind of split of the total amount between the two forms that adds up to the total RMD?

How to Fix Import Issues (Error 378):   If you are receiving this message but your transactions are not appearing, it is likely due to browser security updates or blocked Local Network Access. Try the following solutions:  Enable Local Network Access: Click the "Lock" or "Tune" icon in your browser's address bar, look for Local Network Access, and toggle it to ON. Refresh and Retry: After changing the setting, refresh the page and try the import again. Use a Different Browser: If Chrome is not working, try Firefox or Safari. Ensure Only One Window is Open: Make sure only one TurboTax instance is active and that you are not switching between Wi-Fi networks Prior to 'import' options being made available, your tax return only needed to contain Category Summary Totals.  Remember the IRS already has copies of all your 1099's.   @ThomasKirchner54     

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I reviewed your tax return and you checked "No" to the question “Is this LLC a business entity disregarded for tax purposes?”.   The bottom of the form informs you that you can't e-file form 568 if the LLC is a non-disregarded business entity.   If you are the sole owner of your LLC, the IRS disregards your LLC and consider you a sole proprietor. If you fit in this category, you should check yes and you will be able to e-file.   Refer to the TurboTax article LLC Tax Filing Rules for details regarding “disregarded entities” and the IRS web-site Single member limited liability companies for more information.   You also need to change your Secretary of State number.  You have entered all 5's.  If you don't have a SOS number, you can select "Other Reason" by the down arrow next to SOS Not Applicable Reason.