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Para que aparezca la captcha, debes de cerrar la sesion y borrar la cache de su navegardora.
Despues de borrar la cache, debes de regresar a TurboTax y abrir la sesion de nuevo.
Si eso pa...
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Para que aparezca la captcha, debes de cerrar la sesion y borrar la cache de su navegardora.
Despues de borrar la cache, debes de regresar a TurboTax y abrir la sesion de nuevo.
Si eso pasos no resuelven el problema, debes usar otra navegadora para terminar el proceso.
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Thank you @MonikaK1. I'd always been blocked from e-filing in the past and assumed a work-around would be necessary again this year. The TT help doc also seemed to suggest I'd need a workaround based...
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Thank you @MonikaK1. I'd always been blocked from e-filing in the past and assumed a work-around would be necessary again this year. The TT help doc also seemed to suggest I'd need a workaround based on the data in my W-2. But I discovered after paying and clicking through to the e-file screen that I wasn't being blocked from e-filing, despite the fact that my W-2 had both code II in box 12 and a zero in Box 1 and amounts in Box 3 and Box 5. Fed and state returns have both been accepted, and I see the correct amount on line 1d of the return. Hopefully, this is good news for my CA compatriots with similar W-2s.
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I think I figured it out. The Schedule E in Federal determine my taxable income for the rental. When carried over to the state, it input that new (lowered) taxable amount. So there were no deductions...
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I think I figured it out. The Schedule E in Federal determine my taxable income for the rental. When carried over to the state, it input that new (lowered) taxable amount. So there were no deductions to be added as the rental income was already carried over at the new income amount.
an hour ago
TT indicates an error, and that on the worksheet for Form 1116, I need to enter the Total Basis of Total Investment Income. I have no idea what I need to do. I can't just enter $0. It is simpl...
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TT indicates an error, and that on the worksheet for Form 1116, I need to enter the Total Basis of Total Investment Income. I have no idea what I need to do. I can't just enter $0. It is simple Vanguard Mutual Funds that generated the foreign taxes. But I don't know where to find the number TT wants. Thank you sincerely for any assistance.
an hour ago
Does your SSA-1099 statement have the breakdown by year of the lump sum payment that you received for 2024? If so, once you enter the Net Benefits for 2025 from Box 5, you will click Continue, then ...
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Does your SSA-1099 statement have the breakdown by year of the lump sum payment that you received for 2024? If so, once you enter the Net Benefits for 2025 from Box 5, you will click Continue, then answer the question about being US citizen abroad.
Answer the question Yes for receiving any lump-sum payments, then click Continue.
Enter the year for the payment (2024), then click Continue.
Enter the amount of the lump sum payment that was for 2024 in the box, then click Continue.
You'll need information from your 2024 return to complete some of the remaining questions.
an hour ago
If you reported earned income on your tax return, the TurboTax program will give you the Earned Income Credit on your tax return automatically.
To enter or delete the Earned Income Credit -
C...
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If you reported earned income on your tax return, the TurboTax program will give you the Earned Income Credit on your tax return automatically.
To enter or delete the Earned Income Credit -
Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home & Business)
Click on Deductions & Credits
Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
Under You and Your Family
On Earned Income Credit (EIC), click on the start or update button
an hour ago
As per xmasbaby0 above, you may have entered something that required an upgrade. The TurboTax Free Edition is for customers who are filing simple Form 1040 returns only (no schedules except for ...
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As per xmasbaby0 above, you may have entered something that required an upgrade. The TurboTax Free Edition is for customers who are filing simple Form 1040 returns only (no schedules except for Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit and Student Loan Interest. Roughly 3.7% of taxpayers qualify. If you have additional forms or attachments, you'll need to use a different TurboTax product. You can review your fees using the instructions below to find out why you're being charged. You can follow the instructions in this article to remove any unwanted Fees Why am I being charged for TurboTax Free Edition? You can review your fees in TurboTax online as follows: Go to the left side on your screen under "Tax Home" Go to "Tax Tools" then "Tools" The "Tools Center" Box will pop up Click on "My Fees" to see a summary of your Turbo Tax Fees. If you have additional information or questions regarding this, please return to Community and we would be glad to help.
an hour ago
If your nightly backup is on a removable drive, try removing it until you're ready to sign out and back up.
TurboTax keeps a back up copy for your in Documents > TurboTax with a 'tilde' sign in...
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If your nightly backup is on a removable drive, try removing it until you're ready to sign out and back up.
TurboTax keeps a back up copy for your in Documents > TurboTax with a 'tilde' sign in front of the file name.
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an hour ago
If you have not paid for the online edition you are using, have not filed your tax return or registered the Free edition, then you can clear your return and start over. Click on Switch Products on th...
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If you have not paid for the online edition you are using, have not filed your tax return or registered the Free edition, then you can clear your return and start over. Click on Switch Products on the lower left side of the program screen while working on the 2025 online tax return. Click on Clear & Start Over
an hour ago
The questions about my Son are confusing so I need to restart the entire process..I was told there was an option to restart but cannot find it
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Hello, Form 8889 for 2025, does not appear to include the over 55 $1000 catch-up amount. The form lists "$4300 for each month of coverage but doesn't recognise that I am over 55. Using the IRS...
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Hello, Form 8889 for 2025, does not appear to include the over 55 $1000 catch-up amount. The form lists "$4300 for each month of coverage but doesn't recognise that I am over 55. Using the IRS 8889 Instructions for box 3, reflects a monthly amount of $5300 for the covered months. In addition to this, I turned 65 and have self coverage for 9 months of the year. TurboTax reflects back on 2024 but fails to include January of 2024 as having had self coverage, which then trips the Last Month rule and the combination of this plus the incorrect amount above creates an inaccurate overpayment amount. Thanks, H&S
an hour ago
helpful! I've used the desktop version for years, and due to your answer re: forms and information, I do believe I'll keep using it as long as it's available
2 hours ago
How do I get earned income credit applied to my tax returns
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2 hours ago
This will impact tax year 2026, because of the timing of the sale, but I wanted to get a head start. I married for the first time in November 2025, in the US. My wife and I lived separately, in ...
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This will impact tax year 2026, because of the timing of the sale, but I wanted to get a head start. I married for the first time in November 2025, in the US. My wife and I lived separately, in the same state, until our wedding date, meaning that we each had a primary residence as of the day before the wedding. Neither of us have any other real property, and neither of us sold another home in the past 5 years. We moved into my home the day of the wedding, then listed her house for sale in January 2026. The house closing, and official sale date, will be early March 2026. Assuming that relevant tax laws do not change between now and next year, will we be responsible for any capital gains on the sale of her home? The gains will be under $250k, which is the maximum benefit for a single person. My understanding of Publication 523 is that I'm entitled to no exclusion ($0), because I never lived there, but she's entitled to a $250k exclusion - which is what she would have received if she'd filed Single. So we'll have a $250k exclusion total, covering the capital gains fully. Is that correct?
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2 hours ago
What kind of 1099? A 1099R? 1099 and Social Security have been ready for awhile now. Enter a SSA-1099, SSA-1099-SM or RRB-1099 under Federal Taxes Wages and Income Then scroll down to Ret...
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What kind of 1099? A 1099R? 1099 and Social Security have been ready for awhile now. Enter a SSA-1099, SSA-1099-SM or RRB-1099 under Federal Taxes Wages and Income Then scroll down to Retirement Plans and Social Security Then the second line - Social Security (SSA-1099. RRB-1099) - click the Start or Revisit button