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We will try and wait for TT to try to fix this issue for a little while longer. However, if we decide to file only federal via TT and it is accepted, will we be able to file Wisconsin via e-file on their website? We are not changing filing status- married filing jointly remains. The article (see below) said only one can e-file and the other has to be paper, but we are filing jointly. Please elaborate. Thank you.   "Married filers: If you e-filed your federal using the joint married status, but you want to e-file your state returns separately, only one of you will be able to e-file. The other must paper-file their state return."

What version of TurboTax Desktop are you using? I have not encountered this issue on any of my test returns this year. You should not have to override a field. In fact, I've noted that number fields that are the result of a calculation typically can't be overridden this year.   I invited an earlier poster in this thread to send a diagnostic file but none was received.   Once you finish the Federal return, open the California return and complete the interview, TurboTax completes CA Schedule CA to reconcile the Federal items with the California information.   If you right-click on Line 30 of Schedule CA, TurboTax shows the Data Source as follows:   (1) If you check one of the itemized deduction boxes on the information worksheet, the amount on this line is from line 28 above (2) If you checked the box on the information worksheet to take the standard deduction even if less than itemized deductions, this line is the standard deduction (3) If you cannot be claimed as a dependent, this line is the larger of line 29 or the standard deduction (4) If you can be claimed as a dependent, this line is the larger of line 29 or Line 5 of the Standard Deduction Worksheet.   In order for us to troubleshoot this issue, you can send us a “diagnostic” file that has your “numbers” but not your personal information. If you would like to do this, here are the instructions for TurboTax Desktop users:   From the black bar at the top of your screen, select Online Click Send Tax File to Agent Click Send on the message that pops up TurboTax will create a "sanitized" copy of your return information with no personal info Post the full token number here in this thread @ajpstew 

It sounds like you're in the My Info portion of your return, where you'll post your personal information.   You will be asked a number of questions that will determine what you will need to file your return. Some of the questions are What was your state of residence on December 31, 2025? -that'll Do not check [] I lived in another state in 2025. Contact us again if you are in a different area of the return.  

You can claim education credits with your education expenses if your overseas university is an eligible educational institution.   You can use this IRS link to check if your University is an eligible educational institution.

Yes, to access your tax returns (current or prior year) you will sign into the TurboTax website with the user ID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/   Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents click on Show.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)   As an alternative for current year return, when you sign onto your online account and land on the Tax Home web page, scroll down and click on Add a State (You will not really be adding a state).    This will take you back in to the 2025 online tax return.   Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen.  Find the Print Center and choose the year you want to print.  If you want your full return including worksheets, choose the option Include government and TurboTax worksheets.   In TurboTax Online, follow these steps to print/view your return and all of the informational worksheets after you have filed:   Sign in to TurboTax Scroll down to Your Tax Returns & Documents Select 2024 and then Add a State (You aren't actually adding a State but this gets you back into the Print Center) From the left panel Select Tax Tools, scroll down a little and select Print Center Select Print, save or preview this year's return Select the 2024 Federal and/or State return box Choose to Include TurboTax and government worksheets Select View or Print Forms

Yes, because you entered this "swap scheme" with the intent to make a profit (as opposed to a personal gift or a romance scam), your loss may qualify as a theft loss in a transaction entered into for profit under Section 165(c)(2).   In March 2025, the IRS issued new guidance (CCA 202511015) specifically confirming that victims of crypto investment scams like fake swap platforms. can claim these as theft losses if they can prove a profit motive. The IRS is very strict about timing. You generally claim the theft loss in the year you discover it, but only if there's no reasonable prospect of recovery.   I will give you the steps for reporting this but keep in mind, you won't receive the deduction if you are taking the standard deduction. You must be able to itemize your deductions to take advantage of this.   Here are the exact steps to navigate TurboTax for your 2025 return:   1. Access the Correct Section Sign in to TurboTax and open your return.  Click on the Federal tab (or "Federal Taxes"). Select Deductions & Credits. Scroll down to the section titled Other Deductions and Credits (you may need to click "See all" or "Show more"). Find Casualties and Thefts and click Start or Revisit. 2. Enter the Event Details TurboTax will ask if you were affected by a natural disaster. Select "No" (unless you are in a FEMA zone, but for this specific crypto scam, you are claiming it as an investment loss). Description of Event: Enter something like "Crypto Investment Theft - Fake Swap Scheme." Date Discovered: The date in 2025 when you realized the money was gone. Property Type: Choose "Income-producing property" or "Investment property" (do NOT choose "Personal"). This is the critical step that allows the deduction despite the 2018–2025 restrictions. 3. Calculate the Loss Amount Cost Basis: This is the amount of USD you originally spent to buy the crypto.  Example: If you bought 0.5 BTC for $2,000 and sent that BTC to the scammer, your basis is $2,000. Fair Market Value (FMV) Before: Enter the value of the crypto at the time of the theft. Fair Market Value (FMV) After: Enter $0. Insurance/Reimbursement: Enter $0 (since you’ve confirmed you are not getting it back).                

You will have selected TurboTax's "Pay With My Refund" option when filing your return.   Your refund is processed by a bank called Santa Barbara Tax Products Group (SBTPG).  There's a processing fee of $40. The IRS sends the refund to this bank, which deducts ‌the TurboTax fees and deposits the remainder to your local bank account.