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Thank you for submitting the diagnostic file. I have reviewed it on my Mac.   The Schedule E and Worksheet show 365 fair rental days and 0 personal use days as per your answer in the questionnaire.   I did also see "check this entry" in the final review regarding the number of days rented. I tried deleting and reentering the number of days, both in the review questionnaire and on the form directly, but the "error" still didn't clear review.    You mentioned that the returns failed to e-file. I noted that the File section currently shows that "File by mail" was selected. (Did you change the choice after the return failed to e-file?)   We are reporting this issue for further investigation and resolution. I tested a different TurboTax Desktop return I have in Windows and did not get this error, so it appears to be unique to the Mac version. I don't have an estimate as to how long it would take to get a fix done and deployed.   In the meantime, you could keep the choice to print your return and file by mail. If you continue with that choice, TurboTax will alert you that the return has "errors" in it; however, the number of rental days "error" is the only one that came up in Review so the return is presumably correct per your entries.   Another possible option would be to move the current TurboTax .tax file to a Windows computer. You would need the Windows version of TurboTax for this to work. If you are interested in pursuing this option, contact TurboTax customer support and explain the situation to see whether you could get a Windows download without an additional purchase.   @user17750572727 

Chatgpt seems to agree with us (not to mention my EXCEL file) so I think all is well.  Before I got that concurrence I did ask it what Scott may have intended and the only thing it could come up with is that some states, such as Illinois apparently, have a separate NUA schedule and that, perhaps, that mandates some sort of extra input or adjustment.  Thanks again!  I was not at risk for a IRS penalty but i did have one for the state but after going the alternate route of reporting income by quarter, the penalty disappeared so all is well (other than a one-time big tax bill)!.

If you are using the TurboTax online web-based editions - Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the program screen. Click on Tools. Click on Topic Search. Type in self-employed retirement. With the key words highlighted, click on GO.

If you are receiving the self-employed income prompts, it means that TurboTax is trying to link this 1099-MISC to a Schedule C, or other business. However, that does not apply to your situation. To enter this Form 1099-MISC, do the following:   Go to Wages & Income Click on the + Add more income box Scroll down the screen until you see Other Common Income and click the down arrow to show more Choose Add to the right of the 1099-MISC line Click Yes when asked if you received Form 1099-Misc, then Continue Enter the info from your Form 1099-Misc into the corresponding boxes when you reach, "Let's enter the income from your 1099-MISC" If you need to enter boxes 4–6 or 8–17, check My form has other info in boxes 1–17 Describe the reason for this 1099-MISC, then Continue Check, "None of these apply" when you reach, "Do any of these uncommone situations apply?" Check, "No, it didn't involve work like _ main job" Answer, "How often did _ get income for _?", then Continue Select, "No, it didn't involve an intent to earn money", then Continue   Also, to ensure you do not double the amount from the form, delete the prior 1099 entry.

Follow these steps to downgrade to a different TurboTax Online product: Open your return if you haven't already. In the left menu, select Switch Products.  Select Downgrade. Note: TurboTax Free Edition is for taxpayers with simple Form 1040 returns only (no forms or schedules, except for EITC, CTC, student loan interest, and Schedule 1-A). 37% of taxpayers qualify. If we detect that your tax situation requires expanded coverage, like deductions for owning a home, unemployment income, or self-employment income, we'll prompt you to upgrade to a version that supports the forms you need. You can also clear and start over to switch to a different product. This option erases your information to give you a fresh start in the new product you've chosen. TurboTax FAQ - How do I downgrade to a different TurboTax Online product?   See also: Tax forms which can be included in the free and other editions.

Box 12 is informational.  Since there isn't a dropdown for code TT, enter all of the other information from your W-2. Continue through the interview until you reach Let's check for other situations. Check the box for Overtime and select Continue. Enter the total of your qualified overtime. TurboTax will calculate your deduction.   Here is an article you may find helpful: No Tax on Overtime Explained: Qualified Overtime Deduction Rules for 2025

If the import feature in TurboTax is not working properly for you. The easiest way to input this information is to sort it by summarizing the sales section totals instead of entering each trade.   To do this, separate the section totals into their respective categories based on your 1099, for example:   Short-Term Covered: (Box A) Basis was reported to the IRS Short-Term Non-Covered: (Box B) Basis was NOT reported to the IRS Long-Term Covered: (Box D) Basis was reported to the IRS Long-Term Non-Covered: (Box E) Basis was NOT reported to the IRS   You only need to make one entry for each category that has totals. For example, if you only have have Box A and Box D transactions, you only make 2 entries.    Click on Wages & Income Select Add more income Scroll down to Investments and Savings and click down arrow Select Stock, Crypto...(1099-B...) Select Add investments, Add a different way Select Stock, Bonds, Mutual Funds (1099-B) Enter brokerage information, then Continue In the "Tell us about the sales..." section, answer those questions, then Continue In the "Now choose how to enter your sales", select Sales section totals, Continue Enter the Total Proceeds and Total Cost Basis for your first category Note: If you need to adjust the basis, click on the box below the sales section, I need to adjust my total cost basis Repeat for any other categories (Boxes B, D or E) that appear on your statement   Because you are summarizing, the IRS requires the specific transaction details. After you e-file, TurboTax will generate Form 8453. You must mail this form to the IRS along with a copy of your 1099-B within 3 business days after your return is accepted. 

TurboTax does not support Form 8621 (Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company). Because of its complexity, the software does not include the form, nor does it perform the necessary PFIC (Passive Foreign Investment Company) calculations.