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Thank you for the reply, DianeW777. I think I did not post this in the correct place, I don't see the actual fanfare post I meant to refer to, but your response was helpful nonetheless. I had been wondering about the method fanfare recommended in which you do "fudge" the 1099-R to show the Taxable amount you calculate with your manually created Inherited IRA Form 8606, then you e-file, then once it's accepted you send in the inherited iRA form 8606 you prepared with a singed 1040-X that is blank b/c you aren't changing anything.   But you have "fudged" things to get TurboTax to print the correct numbers (I have to do this for NJ too b/c of backdoor Roths that confuse TurboTax), and I'm not sure what errors would therefore be transmitted, so I guess paper filing is the way to go to avoid injecting confusion/errors. It is VERY frustrating that we cannot just generate the correct Inherited IRA Form 8606 and include it with our e-file!!!

Sorry, I left out a key part of my question.  On the worksheet for Sch A, line 5 it shows my 2025 state income tax withheld on Line 1, ~15k, it shows on line 3 $7000 for 2024 state estimated taxes paid in 2025.  These two total to give me a ~$22k deduction minus the $1571 mentioned earlier for a deduction of ~$21k for 2025 for state income tax.  The $7000 of 4th qtr taxes paid on 1/15/25 is included in this total.  This is where it feels like a double dip.  I credited this to my 2024 taxes paid and now it looks like it is added to my 2025 taxes paid (minus the $1571).  It does not seem right to get a credit for the $7000 twice.

If you're using TurboTax Online, after deleting Form 8889, clear your Cache and Cookies and step through the HSA interview again.  Ensure you have indicated you have a Qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) for 2025.   @jhdollarhide 

There is no separate Georgia kiddie tax treatment, and no special Georgia adjustment just because you reported the child’s unearned income on your federal return.  Georgia just starts from federal AGI and then applies the normal Georgia adjustments, if any.   TurboTax will handle the transfer to your GA return automatically.   

The two leases from which I received income in 2025 date to the 1920s. To my knowledge, they were first owned by my step-grandfather. My grandmother inherited them on this death and my Dad did subsequently. I bought several leases from my Dad's estate. I have received income for around 20 years and I have never seen the percentage of ownership question. My husband has aa third lease with a different history and that lease was divided among a number of heirs. Is one lease usually owned by one person or more than one? I've just assumed the owners are a group. Taxes were reported on 1099-MISC for all three. Total gross income for all three is less than $  100. Doesn't seem like this is worth the hassle of phoning the landsmen (or whatever) to find the ownership percentage. Should I? Thank you for your help.

Try entering 0 for the AGI. The IRS might have processed your return later so the AGI didn't get entered in time.  Especially if you mailed it.  That works for most people. See, https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/rejections/help/what-if-i-entered-the-correct-agi-and-i-m-still-getting-an-e-file-reject/00/27031 How to correct the AGI in the Online version https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/agi/help/where-do-i-correct-my-agi-in-turbotax-online/00/26311 If you can’t get it to efile you will have to print and mail it. https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/printing/help/how-do-i-print-and-mail-my-return-in-turbotax-online/00/26258 Be sure to attach copies of your W2s and any 1099s that have withholding on them.  You have to mail federal and state in separate envelopes because they go to different places.  Get a tracking number from the post office when you mail them for proof of filing.

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Was a worksheet or the tax table checked on your Tax Smart Worksheet?   Print or view your tax return, specifically the Form 1040 worksheet (1040/1040SR Wks).   Scroll down about a third of the way, below line 15, you will find the Tax Smart Worksheet.   Line A will tell you whether you used the tax table or what worksheet(s) you need to refer to to see your tax computation.     

Did you get Social Security payments in 2025?  You can get another copy from Social Security. How to get a copy of a SSA-1099 Get tax form (1099/1042S) | SSA   Or this one https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-01723 KA-01723 · Customer Self-Service

Yes, adding solar panels, a pool, and a patio are considered to  be capital improvements (permanent improvements) because they increase the value of your home and prolong it's life. These costs are added to your home's cost basis, which reduces any potential capital gains taxes when you sell your house.   The formula is: Original Purchase Price + Cost of Improvements = Adjusted Basis.   When you make a home improvement, you can't deduct the cost in the year you pay for the improvements, but, if you keep track of those expenses, they can help you reduce your taxes in the year that you sell your house.   For tax purposes, you would treat these expenses as increases to your cost basis of your home.  You would add together the total cost of the solar panels, pool, and patio (materials + labor).   Keep all receipts, invoices, and records of payment for your tax records when you sell your house.   See Also:   Home Improvements and Your Taxes Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.