How do I speak with an actual person and NOT the stupid automated system that does not help?

[DoninGA]

You can ask your questions concerning your tax return or the TurboTax program here in the forum.

Or -

See this TurboTax support FAQ for contacting support - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/account-management/turbotax-phone-number...

Support can also be reached by messaging them on these pages https://www.facebook.com/turbotax/ and https://twitter.com/TeamTurboTax