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If you are filing a joint return but only one of the spouses is 65or older, then the standard deduction of $33,100 is correct.    $31,500 + $1600  = $33,100   2025 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS SINGLE $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind + $2000) MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind +1600) MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $31,500  (65 or older/legally blind + $1600) HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $23,625 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)  

This community is much better than Turbo Tax experts  whom I did screen sharing with, yet did not solve the issue .  In short , Turbo Tax Online should clear up this problem. Perhaps add a button "Back To Interview "

I'm having this issue too. I answered "No" to the question asking if I have this situation because I navigated here by accident, and it won't clear the need for Review here and is blocking my ability to submit my taxes.

1. Under New York's Convenience of the Employer rules, New York state will almost undoubtedly look to tax all the income.   They are very aggressive especially with remote employees for companies that do not have an office outside of New York where they can at the very least assign the employee to.   2. You should allocate the income to New York and take the credit for taxes paid to another state for Illinois.   3. New York in general, does not look at physical work location with the Convenience of the Employer rules- they look at the other factors, see TSB-M-06(5)I:(5/06) - Tax.NY.gov.   They have been successful in litigation unfortunately, which allows them to be so aggressive.   

That would be correct for a married couple with one person 65 or older or blind at the end of 2025.     The standard deduction for Married Filing Jointly is $31,500.  If you are over 65, you would add $1,600 per person.  If only one of you were 65 or older at the end of 2025, then your standard deduction would be $33,100 ($31,500 + $1,600)  If you look at the side of form 1040, you will see the $31,500 for married filing jointly.    If you want to take the standard deduction, you should not check the box to select itemized deductions.  

I have already taken all of the steps you outlined.  TT has a problem with software.  I am not the only person on this Community Forum having the same issue.  Also, TT online does not ask me which form I am using. At the very least I should be reimbursed for what TT charged me for the state return.

It is automatic based on your age. It is not part of your Standard Deduction. The new Senior Deduction is separate and in addition to the Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e. The 6,000/12,000 senior deduction will be calculated on 1040 Schedule 1-A page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors which goes to 1040 line 13b with any other sch 1-A amounts. Turbo Tax automatically includes it if you qualify. For Single the deduction starts to phase out at 75,000 and maxes out at 175,000 For Joint the deductions starts to phase out at 150,000 and maxes out at 250,000 If you are married you have to file a Joint return 
For Online version You can preview the 1040 or print the whole return https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/accessing/help/how-do-i-preview-my-turbotax-online-return-before-filing/00/26160 What do you have on 1040 or 1040SR line 13b? See the 1040 ….    

TurboTax may prompt you for a revised W-2 form if it detects discrepancies or errors in the information entered, even if you've used the same form previously. Common reasons include: 1. Incorrect Employer Identification Number (EIN): TurboTax may not recognize the EIN entered. 2. Mismatch in Reported Income: The amounts entered may not align with IRS or employer records. 3. Missing or Incorrect Control Number: Some payroll providers use a control number that TurboTax might require. 4. Formatting or Entry Errors: Typing mistakes or missing boxes can trigger the revision request.     To verify and enter your W-2 details accurately in TurboTax Online, follow these steps: 1. Go to the Wages & Income section. 2. Select Add a W-2 or Update next to your existing W-2 entry. 3. Carefully enter all information exactly as it appears on your physical W-2 form, including:    - Employer's name and address    - Employer Identification Number (EIN)    - Your wages, tips, and other compensation    - Federal income tax withheld and other boxes 4. Double-check for any typos or missing numbers. 5. If prompted, leave the employer ID blank and choose to "Type it in myself" to avoid import errors. Making sure every detail matches your W-2 form reduces errors and the need for a revised W-2 prompt.  

@DianeW777 or @Shannon B1 Same question as OP. I own 50% of a rental and this is the first time I'm doing the Schedule E.    Since I need to enter that I own 50%, and will have Turbotax do the math for me, when I enter the income of $30k, will the system know that is the full income for the rental and my portion is only $15k? Because when I enter the full amount, it doesn't autocorrect for me owning 50% (after completion, it still shows $30k) and I don't want for my partner and I to both be taxed for $30k each when we should each only be taxed for $15k each totaling $30k.   Second question, when entering the "New Property" under the "Asset" segment, should the purchase price be the full price of the property (i.e., $420k) or only my half of the purchase price (i.e., $210k)?   Thanks! Tim

Generally, TurboTax will choose the most beneficial deduction for you to use. If TurboTax is telling you to take the Standard Deduction over itemizing your deductions, it's possible that the box to take the standard deduction was inadvertently checked.   Sometimes taking the Standard Deduction on your federal return results in a better overall tax position when combining your federal and state tax returns. Or if the standard deduction already reduces your taxable income to zero, itemizing provides no real benefit.   You could try manually changing your deduction from the Standard Deduction to Itemized Deductions using the instructions below to see the overall impact.      If you are using TurboTax Online: In your left panel scroll down to "Tax Tools" Click on "Tools" Click on the box "Topic Search" In the box that says "I'm looking for:" type in "Standard Deduction" This will take you to the page "Based on what you told us..." Here you can change your deduction by clicking the box "Change my Deduction"  If you are using TurboTax Desktop: Go to "Federal Taxes" tab in the gray bar at the top of your screen Select the "Deductions & Credits" tab (under Federal Taxes in the gray bar at the top of your screen Click on "I'll Choose What to Work On" Select "Continue" at the bottom of the page Select "Continue" on the next page that says "Let's Check Your Deductions and Credits" Select "Continue" on the next page that says "Here Are Your 2025 Deductions & Credits" The following page will give you the opportunity to change your deduction by clicking on the box "Change my deduction" Also, you can review your Tax Summary. It will allow you to see what is happening on the return and review the calculations. You can make changes and then view it again.   To do this:  Click on Tax Tools in the left panel of your TurboTax screen, then click Tools.  Choose View Tax Summary and then click on Preview my 1040.  If you are using TurboTax Desktop, you can switch to Forms Mode by clicking on Forms at the top right of your TurboTax screen.  Then scroll down your list of forms on your left to find Tax Summary.   Click here for information on changing your deduction.    Click here for Standard Deduction vs. Itemized Deductions: Which Is Better?    Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.  

The RMD in question was for a 401K.  No distribution occurred in 2024 (the first year of the RMD) so no 1099R was issued in 2024.  box 1 of the 2025 1099R includes the sum of the RMD amounts for 2024 and 2025.  Will the IRS just look at the amount for 2025 and figure out that it also covers 2024? Thanks, Mark