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Can you give us some more information to clarify your situation? Are you saying your 1099-R dosen't show taxes withheld? Do you mean you don't know where to post state taxes in TurboTa? Are you looking to enter estimated taxes that you paid?

If TurboTax rejects your driver's license Omit any spaces/dashes Try entering only the first three characters Skip the field or leave it blank this information is not required for federal filing  it is only necessary for specific states.   

Thank god I had the same issue and everyone is doing it right except one small step. When you click on add state and get back into the printing options youre not going to get the mail in instructions correctly. It will keep saying you filed electronically on your state returns. To fix this you find the page that says to change them from file to paper returns then click next and pick up where you left off. Once it takes you back through the steps keep clicking next like youre refilling it will take you back to the option to print the mail return with the proper personalized instructions you need. Hope this is clear. I dont remember exactly but basically get back to where you changed it to paper return and go through the process again 

Futures contracts are Section 1256 contracts for the IRS.   For tax purposes, every Section 1256 gain or loss is treated as being 60% long term and 40% short term, no matter how long you own it.   Please read this TurboTax article on how to report income on Section 1256 contracts.   You'll need to complete form 6781.   To do this in TurboTax Online, please follow these steps:   Click on the magnifying glass icon on the top right of your screen In the search box, type form 6781 In the search result page, click on Jump to form 6781 TurboTax will take you through a questionnaire where you can enter your information TurboTax will then automatically generate form 6781 and split your gains between long-term and short-term to report them on your tax return.

Yes you can include dental insurance in your return, but you may not get an additional deduction for it.   Yes, Itemized deductions for 2025 do include medical expenses. However, there are additional deductions included, and specific limitations that apply. In 2025 you can deduct up to $40,000 for 2025 ($20,000 married filing separately)   This can be either  for a combination of state and local income taxes  (or sales taxes). Real estate taxes, and personal property taxes. You can include Medical and Dental Expenses:  Unreimbursed expenses for you, your spouse, and dependents,  But only the portion exceeding 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) Mortgage interest  on up to $750,000 of debt for a primary or secondary home purchased after Dec 15, 2017  $1 million for homes before that date.  Investment interest expense may be deductible. Charitable Donations:  Donations to qualified, tax-exempt organizations (churches, non-profits) are generally deductible.  You can also deduct mileage driven for charitable work. Gambling Losses:  Deductible, but only up to the amount of gambling winnings reported as income. Casualty and Theft Losses:  Personal casualty losses are deductible only if they are attributable to a federally declared disaster.

  If she is not related to you by blood, you cannot claim her as a dependent because she did not satisfy all the following conditions:   The person can't be your qualifying child or the qualifying child of any other taxpayer.  The person must live with you  all year as a member of your household (and your relationship must not violate local laws). For exceptions to this requirement, see this TurboTax article. The person's gross income for the year 2025 must be less than $5,200.  You must provide more than half of the person's total support for the year. The person is a U.S. citizen, U.S. resident alien, U.S. national. The person is not a married person who files a joint return unless that joint return is filed only to claim a refund of withheld income tax or estimated tax paid. Please read this TurboTax article on Who Can I Claim as a Tax dependent?  

Thanks, Linda...much appreciated!   OK, so another question with regards to TFSA [Tax Free Savings account in Canada]: I have distribution from this account and is reinvested, as well, hence, where do I report this amount with TURBOTAX on the US side of filing taxes?    I have already filed, hence, will have to correct the information on my RRSP + TFSA distributions and re-submit. Secondly, TURBOTAX generated 1040 and I realized that it was 1040-NR [for taxation year 2024], how do I correct this with my TURBOTAX account so that It generates 1040-NR [and not just 1040]?   I believe, I should write a letter to IRS explaining the mistakes and that I intend to correct it. Do we have an option to submit a ticket via their web site or the only option is to mail a letter to them explaining the issues and that I intend to correct it.   Per TURBOTAX I was advised to file FBAR, which I did , however, me being a US nonresident alien, is it required?   Lastly, with regards to Rental Income, for taxation year 2024, I had filed with CRA in Canada, do I need to report it on the US side, as well? If yes, would I not be double taxed? What forms are needed with TURBOTAX USA?

If you've already filed your Federal return, and want to file your State, you can follow these steps: Sign in to TurboTax Select "Add a State"  This will reopen your return.  Go to the "State" tab,  If you haven't done so, complete the state-specific questionnaire Go back to File on the main menu You can e-file just the state return.   

Your estimated tax payments will serve as a credit against your Federal tax liability and have to be entered on your tax return.   In TurboTax Online, you can enter estimated taxes you paid by following these steps: Open your tax return Click on Federal in the left-hand column, then Deductions & Credits Navigate to the list of Deductions and Credits  Locate the section named Estimates and Other Taxes Paid and click on the arrow on the right  Click on Start next to Estimated Tax Payments On the next page, click Start next to Federal estimated taxes for 2025 (form 1040ES)

A 1095-C is for your records only.  It should not be entered into TurboTax. You probably tried to post a 1095-A.   If you're sure you don't have a 1095-A you can use these steps to clear it. Select Tax Tools On the drop-down select Tools There will be 2 green boxes Select Topics Search Type 1095-A The question will come up Did you receive Form 1095-A for your health insurance plan? Answer Yes Continue to the form Delete it using the trash can Repeat the process When you get to Did you receive Form 1095-A for your health insurance plan? Answer No