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@awinter    Some states are really picky about box 16 being empty.....even if empty on your paper/PDF form.   If box 2a has a real non-zero value in it, copy that to box 16,  Otherwise copy the value of box 1 into box 16   Should be OK then  

Are you referring to the Trump Account?   How do I set up a Trump Account in TurboTax?   Trump Accounts are long-term, tax-deferred investment accounts for eligible children. They work a bit like a traditional individual retirement account (IRA), but for kids.   If you are asking about something else, please let us know which tax boost you are referring to...   Who is eligible for a Trump Account? Most children under age 18 can have an account. To qualify, your child must: Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident Have a valid Social Security number   Who is eligible for the $1,000 deposit? Children born from 2025–2028 who are U.S. citizens can receive a one-time $1,000 deposit from the U.S Treasury once their Trump Account is created. This doesn’t count toward annual contribution limits. Some children, even those born outside 2025–2028, may qualify for other automatic contributions through private donations.

That’s actually happening to me too, and I’ve been wondering the same thing. I already filed, got the confirmation, and everything went through including the refund/payment so it’s confusing to still get reminders saying the filing isn’t complete. It makes you second guess whether something didn’t process correctly even though all the steps were done. I also have the same question because it feels like it might just be a system glitch or delayed notification, but there’s no clear explanation. I’m hoping someone can confirm if this is just a generic reminder that didn’t update properly or if there’s actually something else we need to check on our end.

The system believes that you had a 1099-K.  If you did not receive a 1099-K then you should go to that area and delete the entry there, or go back to your schedule C for self-employment and start the questions in that section over again and make certain to answer 'no' when the system asks if you had a 1099-K.   @user17758480074 

If your income varies, I like to check each quarter. If you have a consistent income, you can determine it any time and change withholding or make estimated payments to get on track. You have to decide first if you want to have a refund, break even or just owe a little. Once you decide where you want to land, determine your tax liability. See this  post of mine to help determine tax liability and tax bracket. To avoid penalties, see Avoid a Penalty   References: IRS Estimated Taxes overview Why am I getting an underpayment penalty if I'm getting a refund

I have experience this same problem every year, again this year April 2026.  Exact same messages about incomplete return, can't save and program won't let me print .  Seems like this would be fixed by now.  Big time waster and inconvenience!