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First, if you efiled, be sure your efiled return was accepted.   If using Online TurboTax, you can check at the Tax Home page.   If that showed your return was accepted, you can track your Federal refund at the IRS "Where's My Refund" tool: https://www.irs.gov/refunds If you filed a paper return by mail, it can take up to 4 weeks just to show up in that tool.   f that tool shows your refund is still being processed,  then if you efiled, and if it's been longer than the usual 21 days, you can phone the IRS to see if they can tell you anything about the delay.   IRS: 800-829-1040 (7AM-7 PM local time) Monday-Friday   The FAQ below tells how to check on a state refund.   When you scroll down further there, you will see a link for your state.   FAQ:  How do I track my state refund? https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_...

yes Turbotax is relatively expensive especially if you just miss out on the Free version and don't need all the features of the higher versions... but "if I can get it done somewhere else I would" - no one is forcing you to use this - there are many other free file options in the market place e.g. FreeTaxUSA   https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/browse-all-offers/   as for $40 fee from refund that is an optional service you choose which routes your return through a 3rd party bank - avoid all of these refund gimmicks (5 days early, pay with my refund etc)

To add a separate 1095-A for a dependent:   Be sure the person is listed as a dependent in My Info. Under Federal Select Deductions & Credits Scroll to Medical Select Affordable Care Act (Form 1095-A) Enter your own 1095-A first if you have one.  If the dependent is the only one with a 1095-A you can post it. In that case you will allocate 0/100 in the allocation portion in step 8. Select "Add a "1095-A" on the summary screen  Indicate that the policy is shared and allocate percentages For example 100/0 or 50/50 It must total to 100%. 

@ iamworthy365  wrote:  "Can someone help me understand why my return is $544, minus $200 for service fee, but my return is $144. There is $100 missing."   If you wrote that correctly, it sounds like $200 would be missing. 544-200-144=200   Is $544 the amount shown on your Federal Form 1040, Line 35a? What amount does the IRS say they sent when you look at "Where's My Refund?"  Is it the same figure? https://www.irs.gov/refunds   Can the difference be explained by a state refund?  If you have a state refund, it comes separately.   Check your fees at the Tax Home by scrolling down to "Your Tax Returns & Documents" area and choosing "Order Details."   If you paid fees out of your refund, what bank was your direct deposit from, such as SBTPG Tax Products Group, Cross River Bank, etc.?   If the IRS lowered your refund amount, you should get a letter in approximately 3 weeks explaining why. Also see if any info in this FAQ is helpful:   FAQ:  Why's my refund lower than the amount shown in TurboTax? https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/refund-direct-deposit-check-lower-amount-turbotax/L4D3L1d96_US_en_US

Not ruling out a Turbotax issue but it calculates penalty based on the data you provide, IRS checks your return and recalculates it independently with data it has (e.g. the timing and amount of estimated taxes come from IRS payment history not your return).  If there was any adjustment to your 2024 or 2025 taxes not reflected in Turbotax or a difference in estimated taxes input vs. what IRS knows they will get a different result.  You can check your transcript and payment history at IRS.   Other Tax Situations / Underpayment Penalties is where you can confirm 2024 tax information which affects the safe harbor calculation on Form 2210.   If you are on desktop you can see Form 2210 in Forms mode but it's not part of your filing unless you select an exception method.

Can you clarify your situation? Have you started your tax return? Are you having a specific problem? Do you need your return prepared for you? There would be additional charges.  

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