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@thomsoncaleb186  ADDENDUM Another option if you have an IRS online account, you should be able to make such a payment inside your IRS account.
First, I accidentally clicked on "add K-1" and now I can't delete the CA K-1 form. I followed directions--> going to Delete Forms. I see a form 568, and while I don't have a k-1, I do have my own LLC.... See more...
First, I accidentally clicked on "add K-1" and now I can't delete the CA K-1 form. I followed directions--> going to Delete Forms. I see a form 568, and while I don't have a k-1, I do have my own LLC., so I can't just delete 568 entirely.
I reviewed all the forms in Investments and Savings, and confirmed they are correct. It still shows Needs Review for the Investments and Savings group. Some of the data were imported directly from th... See more...
I reviewed all the forms in Investments and Savings, and confirmed they are correct. It still shows Needs Review for the Investments and Savings group. Some of the data were imported directly from the broker's website, while I uploaded the 1099-DIV and INT PDFs for the rest. There are more than 15 forms in this section. It will be too much repeat work to delete all of them and add the forms all over again. Will TurboTax let me complete everything and file? 
@ thomsoncaleb186  You are not required to make your IRS balance due payment through TurboTax.  If you are in the filing process and need to pay a Federal balance due, if you wish to do so, you can ... See more...
@ thomsoncaleb186  You are not required to make your IRS balance due payment through TurboTax.  If you are in the filing process and need to pay a Federal balance due, if you wish to do so, you can indicate you are going to pay by check (you won't really do that, but that will let you finish filing.)   Then you can go to the IRS Direct Pay website at the link below, and either pay out of your bank account for no fee, or debit/credit card for a fee.  Be aware that credit card can have a pretty hefty fee, especially if your tax bill is high.  When you fill out the form there, it will ask for "reason" and have a dropdown menu.  Choose it's a 1040 payment for "balance due" (or similar words.)  I don't remember exactly what it says, and it's currently down for a short while this time of night for routine maintenance.   If you do that, be sure to print out your payment confirmation.  And be sure you pay the balance due before the April 15 deadline.   https://www.irs.gov/payments
The sign out and save option is not on my turbo tax drop down box. Will Turbo tax automatically save my information? I'm scared to close browser if it's not saved in Turbo tax. I guess I could leave... See more...
The sign out and save option is not on my turbo tax drop down box. Will Turbo tax automatically save my information? I'm scared to close browser if it's not saved in Turbo tax. I guess I could leave my browser open all night.
If you have an amount for State Tax Withheld and a State Distribution Amount shown on your 1099-R, you can use the Federal ID if required to enter an ID.  If no state tax was withheld, you can skip e... See more...
If you have an amount for State Tax Withheld and a State Distribution Amount shown on your 1099-R, you can use the Federal ID if required to enter an ID.  If no state tax was withheld, you can skip entering Boxes 15-17.   @nsharris81 
I still don’t receive the tax refund state
The sign out and save option is not on my turbo tax drop down box. Will Turbo tax automatically save my information? I'm scared to close browser if it's not saved in Turbo tax. I guess I could leave... See more...
The sign out and save option is not on my turbo tax drop down box. Will Turbo tax automatically save my information? I'm scared to close browser if it's not saved in Turbo tax. I guess I could leave my browser open all night.
The sign out and save option is not on my turbo tax drop down box. Will Turbo tax automatically save my information? I'm scared to close browser if it's not saved in Turbo tax. I guess I could leave... See more...
The sign out and save option is not on my turbo tax drop down box. Will Turbo tax automatically save my information? I'm scared to close browser if it's not saved in Turbo tax. I guess I could leave my browser open all night.
In early 2024 tax year, I contributed $3800 to a traditional IRA and $4200 to a Roth IRA. The total was $8000 which is allowable for me because I am 60 years old. I paid estimated tax on April 15, bu... See more...
In early 2024 tax year, I contributed $3800 to a traditional IRA and $4200 to a Roth IRA. The total was $8000 which is allowable for me because I am 60 years old. I paid estimated tax on April 15, but filed an tax extension. But when I did my taxes that year (for the extension deadline of October 15, 2024), my income was high enough (due to capital gains from stocks) that I just passed the threshold for too high of a contribution. So, I overpaid the total by $330.  I caught this while going back through my 2024 return.    I know that the contribution limit on the Roth is affected by my income, but not the traditional IRA.   The traditional IRA I have is underwritten by a money market fund at my bank and makes very little interest at this time. The ROTH IRA is undwritten by equities (mostly stocks and some ETFs) and has increased considerably over the past two years.   From which IRA do I have to withdraw the oveage of $330, or do I have to proportionate the withdrawals?   For 2025 tax year, I only contributed $7000,  all towards the Roth. So, since I can contribute up to $8000, I could I move the $330 excess and use it for 2025 tax year IRA contribution?    
I have another question. When I download the completed 2025 PDF, Form 568 has a watermark that says "DO NOT MAIL  E-FILE ONLY." While this makes it look as though the form has been e-filed, it turns... See more...
I have another question. When I download the completed 2025 PDF, Form 568 has a watermark that says "DO NOT MAIL  E-FILE ONLY." While this makes it look as though the form has been e-filed, it turns out it actually wasn't. Why does a document that requires mailing carry such a misleading watermark?
I contributed to both an IRA and a SEP-IRA. Under 'Self employed retirement plans' I see a 'Traditional SEP' option, but which is it meant to be? I haven't seen any type of IRA plan with that name. ... See more...
I contributed to both an IRA and a SEP-IRA. Under 'Self employed retirement plans' I see a 'Traditional SEP' option, but which is it meant to be? I haven't seen any type of IRA plan with that name. And whichever it is, where do I put the other one? Or do I add them and enter the total here? If it matters, it's Turbotax online "premium".   I know these account types have similar tax consequences, but they definitely have different contribution limits, and in past years they were entered separately. There's a help page for 'SEP-IRA contribution' which used to point to a page specifically for those, but now it just leads back to this ambiguous place, and I don't know what to do.   Thanks!  
You can enter the it as if you had a 1099-B reporting a "sale" with proceeds of $0, even though you don't actually have a 1099-B for your worthless stock. To enter it in TurboTax, type "1099B" in to ... See more...
You can enter the it as if you had a 1099-B reporting a "sale" with proceeds of $0, even though you don't actually have a 1099-B for your worthless stock. To enter it in TurboTax, type "1099B" in to Search and hit enter:       Click on "Jump to 1099b"   Answer  Yes to "Did you have investment income in 2025?"    Click through the program until you get to "Let's import your tax info?", and click on "Enter a different way".   Click to highlight the box with "Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds", then click on Continue.    Enter something for "Bank or Brokerage" and click on Continue.    Answer No to the Employee stock question.    Continue through screens until you come to the page with Now, enter one sale on your ...1099‑B   Enter the information for your worthless stock. For the sales date use the date you became aware the company filed for bankruptcy.  
To report the sale of an inherited home, you need to know the Cost Basis of the home (FMV at time of grantor's death).  You will enter that amount, with the Proceeds that you received, and any Costs ... See more...
To report the sale of an inherited home, you need to know the Cost Basis of the home (FMV at time of grantor's death).  You will enter that amount, with the Proceeds that you received, and any Costs associated with the sale, to determine any taxable Capital Gain.   In the Income section, go to Investments > Stocks, Crypto, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Other > Add Investments > Skip Import.  On the next page, choose the 'Other' tile.  Choose 'second home' for item sold, and 'Inherited'.  Enter any Sales Expenses.    Here's more info on how to report the Sale of Inherited Home and Calculating Your Home's Basis.   @gerdora   
Hi, I received a Premium Tax Credit (PTC) through Covered California for only 3 months of the year because I had an offer of employer-sponsored health insurance for the other months that I didn’t us... See more...
Hi, I received a Premium Tax Credit (PTC) through Covered California for only 3 months of the year because I had an offer of employer-sponsored health insurance for the other months that I didn’t use. I reported this to Covered CA. When I enter my 1095-A in TurboTax, it shows a very large refund — it looks like it’s ignoring the months I wasn’t eligible due to the employer coverage offer. Question: How do I tell TurboTax to adjust the PTC so it only applies to the 3 months I was actually eligible? I don’t see an option to enter the employer coverage details nor do I see a place to show I wasn't eligible for those months.  Please provide exact details if possible. Thanks in advance!
I sold my rental property. I told TT that I disposed of it. I make it through all the expenses. TT creates a line item called "Sold rental property" for me. I click edit and it walks me through adding... See more...
I sold my rental property. I told TT that I disposed of it. I make it through all the expenses. TT creates a line item called "Sold rental property" for me. I click edit and it walks me through adding the assets from the renovation before the sale. I never get to the actual SALE price. I am returned to the Property Info screen. I am not able to proceed. There are other posts on this that appear unresolved. How do I proceed?