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If you’re confused as to whether it’s better to take the Standard Deduction or Itemize Deductions on Schedule A, you’re not alone. Personal tax deductions include such things as charitable donations, mortgage interest, property taxes, state income ta... read more
Employee Tax Expert KarenL ‎Posted February 6, 2025
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If you want to get those juicy dependent tax credits and benefits, it’s important to get it right. Getting it wrong can create an IRS mess you don’t want to be a part of - trust me on this one! If the result isn’t in your favor, not only will you lik... read more
Employee Tax Expert KarenL ‎Posted January 23, 2025
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It’s always wonderful to donate to charitable causes. But did you know that the type of organization you donate to can actually make a difference on your taxes - and even whether or not you can actually deduct it? For example, donating cash through a... read more
Employee Tax Expert KarenL ‎Posted December 12, 2024
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Everyone knows there are tax benefits to having children and dependents and some are pretty amazing! If you’ve ever had questions about the popular Child Tax Credit (CTC) or Earned Income Credit (EIC), this is the place to be! TurboTax does the think... read more
Employee Tax Expert KarenL ‎Posted March 1, 2024
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It seems the most popular question at tax time is “Can I deduct this…?”. Of course you don’t want to pay more taxes than you need to; and you want to get all the tax deductions and credits you’re entitled to take. The resources below have helped many... read more
Employee Tax Expert KarenL ‎Posted January 18, 2024
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I bought a house to renovate and sell in 2024. I had to send 1099s to a couple workers (landscaper, drywaller, etc) who were not incorporated. If we issued a 1099 in 2024 but haven't sold the house yet, do we list the amount the 1099 was issued for a... read more
gungley ‎Posted yesterday | Latest post 12 seconds ago by DaveF1006
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I have received a $2,000 employer contribution to my HSA every year for the last 5 years and I have contributed nothing every year as well. Nothing has changed in 5 years filing through turbo tax including my benefits or coverage, but now TurboTax is... read more
ronniemarlofilms ‎Posted January 16, 2025 | Latest post 43 seconds ago by BillM223
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Intuit Approved! This answer has been verified for accuracy by an Intuit expert employee deduct from federal agency bonds interest from state taxable income

I own several U.S. government backed federal agency bonds that are state tax-exempt (Federal Home Loan Bank, Fed. Farm Credit Bank). Interest from these is included in my brokerage 1099-INT (Box 1). I cannot find a way in TT to designate that this in... read more
GreenApple123 ‎Posted February 17, 2023 | Latest post a minute ago by 2dwight
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I am much older than 65, widowed, live in our house with my working son. would I be able to file and take standard deduction as head of household? s
Texas87 ‎Posted 10m ago | Latest post 3m ago by MayaD
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I am the executrix of my father's estate. Do I need to report a forfeited real estate deposit the estate received for my father's personal residence? If so, which tax year do I report it on? The deposit was received in December 2023 but the house was... read more
karlatwanna ‎Posted Friday | Latest post 8m ago by karlatwanna
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After successfully entering my Oklahoma Return TurboTax using "Step-by-Step" it makes a last check but finds a "problem" and displays form 561 for "Capital Gain Deduction For Residents Filing form 511". The display error is to the effect about having... read more
Alex86 ‎Posted March 13, 2022 | Latest post 8m ago by Michael-McGarrett
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where do i enter 2025 hsa medical expenses?
maryellencorey ‎Posted 2 hours ago | Latest post 19m ago by dmertz
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I have educator expenses, and I have reported them as $250, but I get this message when I do. How do I get TurboTax to accept my report of $250 in expenses?
burtonfamily-sho ‎Posted February 6, 2022 | Latest post 23m ago by AmyC
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S Corp greater than 2% shareholder with shareholder health paid by the company - correctly reported on W-2 as wages and in Box 14. How do I enter the insurance piece in TT in order to get my deduction?
KonaCat12 ‎Posted February 23, 2021 | Latest post 35m ago by DaveF1006
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Hi. I have rental properties that have losses. Turbo tax is doing everything correctly. On my form 8582 Part II it shows that I can take about $20k of losses from this year's income. This is correct. HOWEVER, I don't want to take the losses against i... read more
SRob888 ‎Posted 10 hours ago | Latest post 39m ago by SRob888
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