@DoninGA , how this question is handled matters. Broader cultural and political shifts can influence what is considered “acceptable” in these situations. For example, the software I switched to d...
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@DoninGA , how this question is handled matters. Broader cultural and political shifts can influence what is considered “acceptable” in these situations. For example, the software I switched to defaults to “No,” provides context about the likelihood of the answer, and allows users to revise it. In contrast, my experience -and reports from others- suggest that TurboTax may have made this question mandatory for some users (e.g., naturalized individuals) while not asking it of others. If accurate, that raises serious concerns about unequal treatment based on characteristics such as background or ethnicity. I attempted to get clarification from TurboTax, but they did not respond to my questions nor follow up as promised. At a minimum, this points to a lack of transparency on an issue that deserves clear and consistent handling.