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@ dtx_wuero-p    What is your age?  As a first-time efiler, are you at least 16 years old?  You have to be over age 16 in order to efile if you haven't filed before.  If you are under 16, you cannot efile as a first-time filer.   Did anyone file a 2024 return in your name such as a parent?  If so, then you would have a 2024 AGI.   I don't know your age, but if you are old enough to get an online IRS account, if you want to, you can get a 6-digit IP PIN (Identity Protection PIN), which will let you verify your return without needing AGI.   The IP PIN is a more powerful verifier and supersedes the need for a 2024 AGI.   You would need to establish an IRS online account if you don't already have one in order to get the IP PIN by that method.   Whether or not you can open such an IRS account will depend on your age.  You have to be age 18 or older.

In TurboTax Online, in the left-side menu, go to Tax Tools > Tools, and choose 'Save your 2025 tax file to your computer' from the Tools Center pop-up.  Your .tax2025 file will be in your Downloads folder on your computer.    Open a new return in Desktop, and browse to this file to transfer, or just double-click on the file in Downloads to open in 2025 desktop program.   @mbed   

Did you buy a License Code for the Online version or for the Desktop program?  I see that Amazon, Best Buy, Sam’s, Staples and Walmart are now selling a license code for the Online version.   How to Activate the Online License Code.  I believe It is for federal only. State is additional. https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/register-activate-services/como-empiezo-...   But mainly the License Code is for the Desktop program. How to install and Activate the Desktop Download program with a License Code How to install TurboTax CD/Download software with license code For 2025 You will need Windows 11 or Mac OS Sonoma 14 or later   If you get the Desktop program installed we can tell you how to move your Online return to Desktop without paying for Online.   

This worked for me, my daughter mistakenly filed her taxes and did not mark that she can be claimed as a dependent on another's taxes (12a). When I tried efile, of course it failed with this error code.    We had my daughter amend her return and e-file. I got an IP PIN for myself, tried to get one for my daughter, but she's not 18 so we couldn't. Just to be sure, we got an IP PIN for my wife. Entered them into TurboTax and refiled using efile and I got a confirmation now that the federal return was accepted. WHEW !!!   Now waiting for State to be accepted, they take just a little longer. Finger's crossed. Thank you Experts @MarilynG1 @CatinaT1 @BrittanyS 

It is automatic based on your age. It is not part of your Standard Deduction. The new Senior Deduction is separate and in addition to the Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e. The 6,000/12,000 senior deduction will be calculated on 1040 Schedule 1-A page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors which goes to 1040 line 13b with any other sch 1-A amounts. Turbo Tax automatically includes it if you qualify. For Single the deduction starts to phase out at 75,000 and maxes out at 175,000 For Joint the deductions starts to phase out at 150,000 and maxes out at 250,000 If you are married you have to file a Joint return And your SSN must be VALID for employment. Do NOT check the box saying Not Valid under My Info. 
For Online version You can preview the 1040 or print the whole return https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/accessing/help/how-do-i-preview-my-turbotax-online-return-before-filing/00/26160 What do you have on 1040 or 1040SR line 13b? See the 1040 ….    

It is automatic based on your age. It is not part of your Standard Deduction. The new Senior Deduction is separate and in addition to the Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e. The 6,000/12,000 senior deduction will be calculated on 1040 Schedule 1-A page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors which goes to 1040 line 13b with any other sch 1-A amounts. Turbo Tax automatically includes it if you qualify. For Single the deduction starts to phase out at 75,000 and maxes out at 175,000 For Joint the deductions starts to phase out at 150,000 and maxes out at 250,000 If you are married you have to file a Joint return And your SSN must be VALID for employment. Do NOT check the box saying Not Valid under My Info. 
For Online version You can preview the 1040 or print the whole return https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/accessing/help/how-do-i-preview-my-turbotax-online-return-before-filing/00/26160 What do you have on 1040 or 1040SR line 13b? See the 1040 ….    

If you only imported your PDF stock transactions into TurboTax Online, and downloaded that file to your computer, you didn't have to pay for TurboTax Online.   In the left-side menu, go to Tax Tools > Tools and select 'Save your 2025 return to your computer' from the Tools Center pop-up menu.  This puts the tax file into your Downloads.  You would have to start a new return in Desktop, and transfer in this file to continue in Desktop.    If you somehow ended up paying for both programs, here's info on Requesting a Refund.     @Cindy62707