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Some states will only accept payment directly to their website or by mail and not through tax software. While most states align with the federal deadline of April 15, 2026, several states have later deadlines:   States with Different Deadlines (2026): April 20: Oklahoma April 21: Hawaii April 30: Delaware, Iowa, New Mexico May 1: South Carolina, Virginia May 15: Louisiana    Check with your state tax agency as to how to make payment. See this link for contact information for all state agencies.

I agree, the only thing I had left to do on my taxes were the deductions and I had no idea It's Deductible was discontinued.  I used another product and then imported the file but TurboTax kept asking required questions which were just for the worksheet.  I had to do a bunch of overrides and it took me forever.  I'm so unhappy with TurboTax.  I will be looking for a replacement next year.

To find the bank information or other payment method used for an IRS tax payment, log in to your IRS Online Account to view your payment history or download a tax transcript. Alternatively, check your filed tax return copy (or 'Filing Instructions' page) or review your personal bank statement for the ACH withdrawal. It can take several days at this point in time. IRS Online Account: View your payment history to see which bank account was used. Tax Return Copy: Look at the 'Filing Instructions' or Federal Information Worksheet (Part V) in your tax software or paper return for direct debit details.

Your date of payment stays valid.  It may take the IRS up to 10 days to debit your account during this time of the tax season.   Call IRS e-file Payment Services 24/7 at 888-353-4537 to inquire about or cancel your payment, but please wait 7 to 10 days after your return was accepted before calling.

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 with a lower priced edition. 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

Here are some considerations to make and possible reasons why your software is being stubborn.   The software is likely giving you this error for two main reasons:   The "Shared Allocation" Complexity: Because you were divorced during the year and your ex-husband is filing a separate return, you have to "allocate" percentages of the premiums, benchmark premiums, and advance credits between the two of you (usually 50/50, but it can be negotiated).  The Circular Calculation: To claim the self-employed health insurance deduction for your daycare, you need to know your Premium Tax Credit (PTC). But to calculate your PTC, you need to know your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). Since the business deduction affects your AGI, it creates a "circular calculation" that standard worksheets often can't process if an allocation is also involved. Since the "Smart Worksheet" won't support it, you generally have to take the manual route. Delete this worksheet by going to tax tools>tools>delete a form> Business Related Premiums Smart Worksheet" or something related. Delete this. If using the software, go to the forms mode and delete it from there.   1. Determine Your Allocation Percentage You and your ex-husband must agree on a percentage (0% to 100%) for the months you were on the same policy. If you can’t agree, the default is usually 50%. There is a section in the 1095 section where you will report shared allocations. Navigate through the section until you find it.   2. Calculate the Business Deduction Manually You can only deduct the portion of the premium that is attributable to you and is not being paid for by the Premium Tax Credit.    Go to deductions and credits>medical> Affordable Care Act  In the summary, note what the premium tax credit is Now go to your business return and report your SE Health Insurance Deduction manually by taking the shared allocation of your premiums and minus the Premium Tax Credit. Now go to the business section of your return and manually enter your self-employed health insurance that should be listed under expenses.        

If you want to make changes or add a document to a tax return that has already been filed and accepted by the taxing agency, you should follow these guidelines.  You must first wait until the initial return is completely processed.  You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return.  Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return.   The refund calculator will start new at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due  Only make changes to the areas of your return that need to be corrected.  You have three years from the date you filed your return or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment  Select your product below and follow the instructions.  Amend TurboTax Online  Amend TurboTax CD/Download 

Report the 1099-R exactly as it appears. At a certain point the tax law requires the company to issue the tax document for unpaid loans of this type.    You must report the taxable income on your tax return.

You can deduct subscriptions (software, apps, publications) used only for your Schedule C business if they are "ordinary and necessary" for your operations.    In TurboTax, enter these under Business Expenses > Other Common Business Expenses > Other Miscellaneous Expenses. For hybrid (personal/business) use, only deduct the business percentage.   Under current law, Employee Business Expenses are no longer deductible, with rare exceptions.  They remain deductible in some states (including New York and California) where you would enter them in the Federal section and they flow through to the states. The expense would have to be ordinary and necessary for your job and not reimbursable by the employer. Further, they are only deductible to the extent they exceed 2% of your adjusted gross income, and you must have enough overall deductions to itemize.   See this tax tips article for more information about reporting self- employed business deductions.    

Yes. You should enter the information into TurboTax. While it may not be taxable on your Federal or state returns (especially if you took the Standard Deduction), TurboTax will run the calculations to see if any of it needs to carry over to your Form 1040. It's best to enter the 1099-G just to ensure your records match what the IRS has on file.

It's a guessing game because each person is different. Expect several weeks. You can monitor your tax return by using the information below and that provided by xmasbaby0, at the link for Where's my Refund?.   If your tax return has been accepted you might also be able to access your transcript from the IRS. Get My IRS Transcript Current Year Transcript Availability @beckyfernholz 

Here's how you can fix it:  Sign in to your account and select the Fix my return button. Follow any “fix it” instructions to update the information causing the rejection.    Note: Not all rejections will have explicit guides to fix the information. You’ll need to navigate to the program area to address the cause of the rejection.    Time-saving Tip: If what you originally entered is correct, you won't be able to e-file. There's probably a data mismatch at the government, a dependent that's already been claimed, or some other situation beyond your control that prevents your return from being e-filed. In this case, your only option would be to print and mail in your return. This article will give you instruction on how to print and mail your return.    Additional reject instruction here. 

Federal and state refunds come from completely separate entities.  There is no rule as to which one will come in first or how long it will be between their arrival in your account.   TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer.  “21 days”  is not a promise from TurboTax or the IRS.      First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted:  https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/   Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.     You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2025 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:    https://www.irs.gov/refunds   To track your state refund:     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_US_en_US?uid=lt447ebr   If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/refunds-take-longer-others/L14YlqFrH_US_en_US?uid=lexdr7zh . https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/irs-refund-taking-longer-21-days/L2vRAJbdU_US_en_US?uid=lexe7lst         If you are getting earned income credit on line 27 or additional child tax credit on line 28 You are subject to the delay required by the PATH act.  Do not expect your refund before early March   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/internal-revenue-service/federal-refunds-delayed-due-path-act/L5jnQJsBi_US_en_US   Note:  “Accepted” is not the same as “approved”.  TurboTax tells you the e-file was accepted if the IRS deems that there is enough information on the return for them to take it in for processing.   Only the IRS can approve of the refund, which is a later stage of processing.  If the IRS approves your refund they will provide a date for the refund to be issued.   FROM THE IRS WHERE’S MY REFUND SITE: https://www.irs.gov/wheres-my-refund How it works Where's My Refund shows your refund status: Return Received – We received your return and are processing it. Refund Approved – We approved your refund and are preparing to issue it by the date shown. Refund Sent – We sent the refund to your bank or to you in the mail. It may take 5 days for it to show in your bank account or several weeks for your check to arrive in the mail.    

It can take up to nine weeks after verifying your identity; sometimes it will take less time.   Only the IRS is in control; watch for information on the IRS refund site.   You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2025 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:    https://www.irs.gov/refunds