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I would like to take a deeper look at this. However, I need a diagnostic file which is a copy of your tax return that has all of your personal information removed. You can send one to us by following the directions below:   TurboTax Online:   Sign into your online account. Locate the Tax Tools on the left-hand side of the screen. A drop-down will appear. Select Tools On the pop-up screen, click on “Share my file with agent.” This will generate a message that a diagnostic file gets sanitized and transmitted to us. Please provide the Token Number that was generated in the response.   TurboTax Desktop/Download Versions:   Open your return. Click the Online tab in the black bar across the top of TurboTax and select “Send Tax File to Agent” * This will generate a message that a diagnostic copy will be created.  Click on OK and the tax file will be sanitized and transmitted to us. Please provide the Token Number  (including the dash) that was generated in the response.   *(If using a MAC, go to the menu at the top of the screen, select Help, then, “Send Tax File to Agent”)  

The TurboTax message says you checked the box saying you replaced windows, but you didn't enter any amounts or details yet. TurboTax is warning you that the section is missing information. To fix!!   Go back to Deductions & Credits Open Home Energy Credits Select Energy Efficient Home Improvements When you see the list (Windows, Doors, Insulation, etc.) Either enter the cost for Windows Or uncheck Windows if you didn’t actually replace them or they don’t qualify

The IRS uses your prior year AGI to combat fraud. Make sure you take into account the information below.   You can find your 2024 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) by: Looking at line 11 on page 1 of your 2024 Form 1040 Requesting a transcript of your 2024 tax return from the IRS. You can request your transcript online at the following link: Get Transcript Please click on this TurboTax article for more information.    Check these items as well to ensure you have the correct number.  If you:  Filed late last year after mid-November or your return was processed after that time—try entering 0. Amended your return last year—make sure you’re using the AGI from your original return, not the amended one. (If you only have a 1040X form, it’s on line 1, column A). Rounded your AGI to the nearest dollar—be sure to round up when it’s 50 cents or more and down when it’s 49 cents or less. Filed with your spouse last year—you and your spouse have the same 2024 AGI. (Don’t split the AGI amount or enter  0  for one of you).   Time-saving Tip: If what you entered is correct and you continue to get a reject, you won't be able to e-file. There's probably a data mismatch at the government, 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. 

The missing data for deceased spouse was not my issue, but looks like it needs to be fixed.   My issue was the State of Michigan zeroed out my pension subtraction on my form 4884 for no apparent reason (see initial point of this thread) .  I've sent supporting information to the website with no reply as of yet.  I believe I will send an amended return prior to April 15, as because the State processed my initial return after they modified it, their records show I owe instead of getting a refund.  This seemed to work for someone else, however they realized a potential cause for their return to be zeroed (deceased spouse issues).  I need to replicate what the state did, and then adjust for the amendment.  If Turbo Tax could investigate with the State of Michigan as to why so many people had their 4884 zeroed, that may help shed some light on this issue.  Calling the State Tax Customer phone was of no help, other than stating the majority of people with problems use Turbo Tax.  I didn't tell them that's because proportionally that is were the majority of tax returns are processed through.

Instead of entering rental/personal days in Review, go back to the Rental Section.  In the Property Profile, look for a screen 'Was this property rented for all of 2025?.'  If you started renting in 2025, answer 'Yes' to this question.  This means was it rented since the 'in service date' (which may have been in 2025).     If this applies, you won't need to enter any 'Personal Use Days'.     If it was a vacation home that did have both Rental/Personal days, you will indicate that on the screen 'What Type of Rental is This?' and you will enter both rental and personal days.  If that applies, some expense deductions may be limited.   Here's more detailed info in All About Real Estate & Vacation Rentals.   @rhthompson99         

Not if you have registered.   As long as you haven't submitted payment, deducted the TurboTax fee from your refund, or registered, you can erase your return and start from scratch in TurboTax Online. Sign in and select a topic to continue your return. On the next screen, from the left-side menu, select Tax Tools, and then Clear & Start Over (select the menu icon in the upper-left corner if you don't see this menu). Answer Yes in the pop-up to confirm.

1. Just that one for 'Other Deductions' that is already checked.  Icahn does have other deductions in box 13. 2. The form to look at is schedule E page 2.  You may not have a page 1, it depends on your other income, so don't sweat if you only have page 2.  That form will show the sum of the carryover from your K-1.  Should start with a negative -113.  Then you can check schedule B to see if the interest carried over ok and lastly your schedule D to make sure that the capital losses are the same as on the form.