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If TurboTax is not letting you continue, you can try the following: Go out of your program and go back in. Clear your cache and cookies. Try a different Web Browser. If you are using TurboTax Desktop make sure all updates have been run on your program. You can do this by clicking on "Online" in the black bar across the top of your TurboTax screen. And then select "Check for Updates".   When you are ready to fix your state return, first try these steps to correct your state return:   Sign in to TurboTax. Select Fix my return to see your rejection code and explanation. Select Fix it now and follow the instructions to update the info causing the reject. Once you've fixed the error, select File and follow the instructions to either e-file or file by mail. If the steps above do not take you to your state return:   Sign in to TurboTax. On the Your 2025 federal return was accepted! page, open Your tax returns & documents, and then select 2025. Select Continue your return in the state tax return box. Select State from the menu. On the Let's get your state taxes done right screen, select Continue and follow the instructions. If you have any additional questions or information regarding this please return to TurboTax Community and we would be glad to help.   What does my rejected return code mean and how do I fix it? How do I e-file my state after I already filed my federal?

For the membership number: Check the welcome email or certificate  Sent by TaxAudit E-mail ( AuditDefenseCertificate@taxaudit.com). Log in to the TaxAudit Self Service Portal or the TurboTax Audit Support Center to find your membership details. Call TaxAudit at (877) 829-9695 for assistance.

You may.  Michigan Public School Retirement System should not report IRA/SEP/SIMPLE checked.   The TaxBook states:   Qualifying public benefits include distributions from the following sources:   The state of Michigan, Michigan local governmental units (Michigan counties, cities and school districts), Federal civil service. @KenSailor     

Do you mean start the amended process and just screenshot the entry change reflecting the greater amount in 12W and then the main screen after you next through everything (it was the only change), showing box 1 was still the same?   Just curious what you meant by that.  Thank you for you answer and any additional information.

You can have your refund deposited in your bank account.  Please see the following article for assistance changing bank info for direct deposit. Keep in mind if you've already filed your tax return, it may be too late to change your bank account for direct deposit. 

Yes, your NYPSL-E (New York Paid Sick Leave) in Box 14 of your Form W-2 should go in the category "Other deductible state or local tax" or "Other (not classified)" for 2025.   Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.

Thank you for the reply, but Turbo doesn't allow me to enter in 0 when asked for ownership percentage. Error message says "Percentage must be greater than 0". Is this just for Turbo to help auto-calculate the allocation for expenses, so i could put 0.01 and then choose to do my own allocation? 

TurboTax generally only populates Form 8962, Part V if the Alternative Calculation for Year of Marriage actually reduces your tax liability. If your joint income is high enough that the alternative method doesn't save you money compared to the standard calculation, it will not complete the Part V.   For the calculation to work, income must be correctly allocated to the spouse who earned it. If all income is listed under one spouse or not properly distributed by month, the "behind-the-scenes" math may fail to trigger a benefit.  If your combined income exceeds 400% of the Federal Poverty Level, you typically have to repay the full Advance Premium Tax Credit (APTC) regardless of the marriage calculation, which might make the alternative calculation irrelevant.

The "Buy American" benefit you saw is a federal tax deduction established under the Working Families Tax Cuts (part of the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" passed in 2025), which allows you to deduct up to $10,000 per year in interest paid on a loan for the motorcycle.    To qualify for this deduction, which is available for tax years 2025 through 2028, your Harley-Davidson must have a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) starting with 1HD, confirming its domestic assembly (not all models qualify, so double check this.)    This deduction can be claimed even if you take the standard deduction rather than itemizing.   You may find this article helpful: What is the vehicle loan interest deduction?