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It took hour to figure out with a supposed tax expert and numerous phone calls.  Turbo tax, even with premium, it is not easy to do 179 deduction with bonus depreciation.  The software is not intuitive at all.   On your schedule c, you have to add an asset as other and leave the category box empty in order for the 179 workflow to magically appear.    This is the worst turbotax experience I had ever had.  I can't imagine all the people using turbotax trying to benefit from the latest tax law regarding bonus depreciation.  Shame on your turbotax for making such a horrible product.   Perhaps the IRS is paying you so people do not benefit from the new tax laws

I know it's an old post but didn't want to clutter the forums: has no one noticed that when entering Treasury Direct 1099-INT the TT form does NOT have a field other than the name, in other words no place to enter the TIN? How's that possible? The TIN is always entered for banks interest but here, nada - it's almost like the form is way too simple, only 3 fields are presented to the user, received from, box 1 and box 3? Is that normal? Thank you

ok, so my 1700 refund is legitimate?  Line 18 is 3243, lines 20 and 21 are 2000, line 22 is 1243. line 33 is 3025. So refund is 1782? I just want to make sure the Learning Credit was applied correctly, and I don't owe it back later.

Yes, NY allows a separate operating loss calculation. You must file form IT-203 part-year resident for the year the loss occurred. Maintain a NYS NOL Schedule. You need to keep track of your NOL. Keep a worksheet that shows: the year the loss was generated total NY loss how much is applied to each subsequent year based on limitations This year, use Subtraction Modification to report the loss.   Reference:  calculated using federal rules via IRS Form 172 NOLs for Individuals Instructions for Form CT-3.4 Net Operating Loss Deduction - corporate NOL SUBPART 3-10 NET OPERATING LOSS (NOL) EXAMPLES

If you no longer have access to your TurboTax email, go to the screen where you enter your password and select Forgot password.     Select to Get a one-time code sent via text message, email, or phone call Try a different mobile number to verify your identity You can also use an ID stored in your digital wallet to verify your identity—available for TurboTax app Another way to verify is to take photos of your physical Driver’s License or State ID   If that doesn’t work, follow these steps to submit an account recovery request:   Go to our account recovery website Answer the questions Use the QR code to take a picture of your identification: driver’s license, state ID or passport Your case will be reviewed within one business day, though usually much quicker. You’ll receive an email from turbotax@intuit.com with the next steps. If we approve your request, you'll receive a link to reset your password.   I need help signing in to my Intuit Account

Follow these steps:   In the left menu, select Federal, then  Income. Scroll to Retirement Plans and Social Security and select Revisit next to IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R). You will come to a 1099-R summary page, click Continue here.  Answer the follow-up questions until you reach "Any nondeductible contributions to your IRA?" Select Yes. On the "Let's find your IRA basis" screen, enter your basis from your previous year's Form 8606, Line 14. The very next screen should be titled "Tell us the value of your traditional IRA". This is where you enter the total value of all your traditional, SEP, and SIMPLE IRAs as of December 31, 2025.  

I forgot to mention that I imported my donation via TXF file which does not complete the full process of the form creation and field values.  I went back through using Step-by-Step to fix the issues.  Thank you.

Please confirm what software you are using (TurboTax Online or TurboTax Desktop) and if you like you can send a token.    If you would like to send us a “diagnostic” file that has your “numbers” but not your personal information it would help.  If you would like to do this, here are the instructions:  (Don't forget to give us the state)   TurboTax Online: Open your return -Go to the menu panel on the left side of your return and select Tax Tools.  Then select Tools below Tax Tools. A window will pop up which says Tools Center.   On this screen, select Share my file with Agent. You will see a message explaining what the diagnostic copy is.  Click okay through this screen and then you will get a Token number. Reply to this thread with your Token number and your state. This will allow us to open a copy of your return without seeing any personal information. TurboTax Desktop: If you like, you can send a copy of your return that will be scrubbed to eliminate your personal data by using these steps: Click on Online in the top left menu of TurboTax Desktop for Windows Select 'Send Tax File to Agent'* > Follow the prompts to reach the token number. Enter your email used for TurboTax > Enter your code > Send Write down or send an image of your token number and state then place in this issue. We can then review your exact scenario for a solution. Please also tell us any states included in the return. This is necessary for us to view the return. *If using a MAC, go to the menu at the top of the screen, select Help, then, 'Send Tax File to Agent')   We will be able to see exactly what you are seeing and we can determine what exactly is going on in your return to provide you with a resolution.   @user17750572727 

Without knowing your whole situation, I can suggest that you should look at your entries again to make sure all the entries were entered correctly.  You can access your personalized  information in TurboTax, review your entries:   Open or continue your return. Select Federal in the left menu. Choose Federal Review.    

Thanks for the reply! To confirm, does that mean I would only reflect the traditional IRA contribution event in my 2025 tax return? And will subsequently reflect the backdoor roth conversion done for 2025 tax year (but conversion made in 2026) in 2026 tax return? If so, how would I enter this event next year in Turbotax? Thanks in advance.

No problem at all. Use the federal employer identification number with no dashes (or letters-not common). This will allow your return to move forward and you can have every confidence it's all right to use that.  The IRS keeps no record of state information in your tax files.   @ppetersny