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When you are in the vehicle section you can select that the car as been removed from service ('This item was sold……. ') then do not enter a sale date, instead indicate it was removed from service converted to personal use.  Enter the date of conversion and TurboTax will calculate some depreciation (if you used that on this vehicle) or a standard mileage rate for 2025 for the period of use).  

Was the refund amount entered on the Form 1040-X on Line 18?  If so, is the amount owed on Line 20 correct?   Look at your Form 1040-X - Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen. Click on Tools. Click on View Tax Summary. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left side of the screen.

How did you go into "Sch A and manually entered a zero into Sch A, line 7 "? I don't know how to get into a tax form and manually change a number and have other forms change calculation automatically. I am paying for the DIY version. Do I need to pay for the full service version to get that capability? Really need this as 4/15 is getting close. Thanks!!

It depends. If you no longer operate your business then the only thing to do is to remove the Schedule C.  If you were an actively seeking business income then you can enter your expenses you had to achieve this, under the Schedule C.   If you are using TurboTax Desktop or TurboTax Online you can use the steps below: Search function in the upper right and type Schedule C. Click on the Jump to.. link This will bring you to the screen 'Here's the business info we have so far'. Select Edit beside your business and then scroll to Business Expenses, Assets, etc. to begin your entry. How do I report self employment income? Where do I enter my self employment business expenses Note: You can decide if it is hobby or business income.  This IRS link will help you: Business or Hobby?   Key elements: A hobby requires you to report the income you received and under the current tax law, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), no expenses are allowed to be used to reduce the money collected even if you itemize deductions. A business allows you to deduct the costs necessary to obtain the income.  The law explains that 'you must be engaged in the activity to produce a profit'.  The test under IRS tax law is that you must show a profit three out of every five consecutive years to be considered a business.

To enter, edit or delete estimated taxes paid (Federal, State, Local) - Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business) Click on Deductions and Credits Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown) Scroll down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid On Estimated Tax Payments, click on the start or update button   On Federal estimated taxes for 2025 (Form 1040-ES), click the start button   Federal estimated taxes paid are entered on Form 1040 Line 26  

En Massachusetts, es posible pagar impuestos estatales mediante un acuerdo de pago con el estado. Para ello, puedes usar el portal en línea MassTaxConnect que permite realizar pagos electrónicos de impuestos. También es importante saber que el acuerdo es para facilitar el pago del impuesto adeudado y no extiende el plazo para presentar la declaración o evitar multas si no se cumple con los pagos acordados. Si estás en TurboTax, puedes utilizarlo para preparar tu declaración y luego realizar el pago a través del sistema mencionado o mediante el enlace dedicado que te facilita el proceso.

Yes, psychiatric care can qualify as an Impairment-Related Work Expense (IRWE) if it is "ordinary and necessary" for you to perform your job. While most employee expense deductions were suspended by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act through 2025, disabled employees remain a specific exception.   To enter in TurboTax Online: Go to Federal > Deductions & Credits. Under Employment Expenses, Start or revisit Job Expenses for W2 Income. Enter the "Tell us about the occupation you have expenses for" Indicate on the "Does your work involve any of these professions or situations?" that I’m disabled and have impairment-related expenses      

@xiongb1 It is called Payment Processor Fee when using a debit/credit card.  The fee goes to the payment processor not TurboTax. Even paying by debit/credit card on the IRS website, there are Payment Processor Fees - https://www.irs.gov/payments/pay-your-taxes-by-debit-or-credit-card