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The “senior deduction” is added automatically by the software based on the date of birth and filing status you entered into MY INFO.  You do not need to take any extra steps to enter it. (And…the new senior deduction has nothing to do with whether you are getting Social Security)   The deduction is not on the same line as your standard deduction.  It is shown separately on line 13b.     2025 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS SINGLE $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind + $2000) MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind +1600) MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $31,500  (65 or older/legally blind + $1600) HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $23,625 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)     For 2025 through 2028 there is an extra  deduction amount of up to $6000 per individual 65 or older filing Single, MFJ, or HOH which is phased out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers.   (The deduction phases out completely at $175.000 Single or HOH, or $250,000 joint)   The $6,000 senior deduction will be calculated on 1040 Schedule 1-A page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors which goes to 1040 line 13b. It is separate and in addition to the Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e.  Turbo Tax automatically includes it. IRS Schedule 1-A https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1040s1a--dft.pdf   Need to see it? https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/preview-turbotax-online-return-filing/L77WCkvnu_US_en_US?uid=m681fkhr   If you are not getting the senior deduction it is because Your date of birth in MY INFO shows that you were not 65 by the end of 2025 Your income is too high You are filing married filing separately  

If you are using TurboTax Do It Yourself (Online) , you can search for "Employment Expenses ", and then answer Yes to the first page, then "I received form T2200" from the next page. On the Employment Expense Profile check off "Office in Home Expenses", then continue until you get to that page.    

Your other remedy for this problem is to file by mail and let the IRS sort out the duplicate use of your SSN.   Print, sign and date your return in ink, and mail it in.     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.    

maybe this frequent issue - if on desktop check the entries in Forms mode on the 1099-DIV worksheet Box 12 final line "state where the dividends where earned" should be XX not your home state if you have multiple states listed in the grid above.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/discussion/oregon-additions-to-income-incorrect-reporting-of-muni-bond-income-from-other-states/00/3862780

Vous pouvez lire sur le crédit d'impôt pour personnes handicappées de l'Agence du revenu du Canada. Crédit d’impôt pour personnes handicapées (CIPH) Lorsque vous obtenez le certificat T2201 pour votre mari, vous pouvez ensuite demander le crédit pour aidante naturelle pour vous-même.  Crédit canadien pour aidant naturel   Demander et obtenir le crédit d'impôt pour personne handicappée peut prendre du temps, cependant, lorsque vous l'aurez, l'ARC va réajuster votre déclaration de revenus pour 2025.  Vous pourrez aussi demander le crédit pour personne aidante du Québec:   Crédit d'impôt pour personne aidante  Une attestation du médecin est aussi nécessaire.    Merci de choisir TurboImpôt

It depends. If you have a TurboTax Business account you can use the link below for steps to remove that account. How do I delete my TurboTax Business profile? Please update with additional details if you need further assistance and we will help.   @BBinNY 

Thanks for your help with my 1099-R problem. As you suggested, I did have to delete the two 1099-Rs that contained a reduced value in Box 2a. By entering them and selecting "Yes" for Tax was paid on Gross Distribution, TTX no longer required me to use the Simplified Method Worksheet. 

You are welcome! I just picked random numbers for an example. Yes, the "previous year" references in the in-program Help are assuming that a refund received in 2025 was for 2024 taxes, because that's usually the case. Yes, you can enter the tax payments made for the tax year for which you received a refund in 2025.     

It sounds like partial shares (i.e. less than a full share) was liquidated and the cash proceeds transferred.  It might be listed as cash in lieu. If this is the case, you would have a small sales transaction to report.  If that's not the case, please clarify and provide more information about what you are seeing and where on the Form 1099-B. 

Sorry.  The "Live" experts do not prepare or help with past year returns.   You can use do-it-yourself desktop software or you may seek local paid tax help.     You cannot change the tax year.   The current online program is for 2025 only.   Only a 2025 return can be prepared online and only a 2025 return can be e-filed.   Online preparation and e-filing for 2022, 2023, and  2024 is permanently closed. Note:  The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac.  It cannot be used on a mobile device.   To file a return for a prior tax year  If you need to prepare a return for 2022, 2023, or 2024  you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign,  and mail the return(s) https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/ You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.   Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0     https://www.irs.gov/refunds   Refunds for tax years 2021 or earlier have been forfeited and will not be paid to you even if shown on the tax return form.  But if you owe tax due, you will still have to pay, and you will be billed later for the interest and penalties owed.  TurboTax will not calculate the penalties or  interest.   That will be done by the IRS/state after they receive your return with your payment of the tax due as shown on the tax form(s).       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. The 1098-T triggers the upgrade.   But, the  1098-T usually goes on the parent's return, not   the student's return.  So, you may be able to remove it, and get back to free version.   Here's a post on the five main points on the  1098-T: https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/re-what-do-i-do-with-form-1098t/01/3760212#M63114