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If TurboTax isn't showing your past year's information, you most likely logged into a different account than the one used in the prior year. To fix this, log out and make sure that you are using the exact same username/email that you did in the prior year.   You can use the TurboTax Account Recovery tool to locate your account.   You can contact TurboTax Customer Support using this link: Turbo Tax Customer Support .   Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.

TurboTax normally asks for the total value of your IRA accounts if there is an error situation that results in you being penalized. If you have no penalty, then TurboTax won't ask.    If you made a contribution to your traditional IRA, then the question about the total value of your IRA accounts will appear right after the question about the total basis in your IRAs as of Dec 31, 2024.   If the question does not appear, then don't worry about it, unless you know something about your situation that we don't (certainly possible since we in the Community cannot see your private tax data).

Yes, you can. When you get to the file section of the program, you can choose different filing methods for each return:    Select E-file for your federal return. Select File by Mail for your state return. The program will provide the forms you need and the mailing instructions for your state taxing agency. Follow the next steps to file by Mail: Sign in to your TurboTax account and open your return. Go to the File tab. Complete steps 1 and 2. In Step 3, choose "File by mail." Follow the instructions to print, sign, and mail your forms.   

Thank you, SteamTrain.   I am trying to fill my Illinois state tax return.  Everything else seems to be ok--property tax credit, IL's handling of retirement income, estimated  tax payments--but the state taxes withheld just doesn't show up.   Thanks in advance for any suggestions!   Dick

Hello @safperbox , I have the same situation where I became a citizen during the year and will need to complete a dual return.  Based on my age, Turbotax is including a senior deduction of 6,000 but I believe I am not entitled to this deduction this year.  I was able to select the itemized deduction (instead of standard) but cannot get rid of this senior deduction.  Can you please tell me how to remove this deduction?  Thank you!  

No, Form W-2G cannot be imported into TurboTax. You will have to enter it  manually. Some W-2 forms for employment can be imported, but gambling winnings on W-2G forms require manual data entry.   You can enter your Form w2-G using the steps listed below.   To enter your gambling winnings in TurboTax Desktop, you will do as follows: Select "Wages & Income" Click on "I'll Choose What I Work On?" Scroll down to "Less Common Income" Click "Start" by "Prizes, Awards and Gambling Winnings" Your screen will say Did you win money or other prizes in 2025? Click on Yes Your next screen will say Did you receive a W-2G? Answer Yes and Continue Your next screen will say Let's get the details from your W-2G. Enter the information from your Form W-2G in the appropriate boxes and Continue Follow your TurboTax screens and answer all follow-up questions. To enter your gambling winnings in TurboTax Online you will do as follows: Click on "Wages & Income" Scroll down the page to "Less Common Income" Click the (down-facing) caret next to "Less Common Income" Click on "Start" next to "Gambling Winnings" Your screen will say Did you win money or other prizes in 2025? Click on Yes Your next screen will say Did you receive a W-2G? Answer Yes and Continue Your next screen will say Let's get the details from your W-2G. Enter the information from your Form W-2G in the appropriate boxes and Continue Follow your TurboTax screens and answer all follow-up questions. See also: How do I enter a W-2G? How to Use the W-2G Tax Form to Report Gambling Income Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.

No, you usually cannot claim a loss on the sale of a motorhome if it was only used for personal purposes.  However, there are three (3) scenarios that may allow you to claim the loss.   1). If you used the motorhome for a trade or business (e.g., a mobile office, traveling for work, or as a rental), you can deduct the portion of the loss that corresponds to its business use.   E.g., if you used it 40% for business (and 60% for personal trips), you can claim 40% of the loss on Form 4797.  You must have kept a mileage log or records proving the business usage   2). If you bought the motorhome to rent it out to make a profit (and didn't use it for family vacations), it is treated as an investment asset.   The loss would be reported on Schedule D (Capital Gains and Losses), subject to the $3,000 annual limit on capital losses.   3). If your "loss" was from a fire or storm, you can sometimes claim a casualty loss.  The IRS only allows these deductions if the damage occurred in a Federally Declared Disaster Area.