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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 8:57:11 AM

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 8:57:13 AM

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Level 2
Oct 31, 2019 10:19:49 AM

 I no longer reside in Connecticut, but have real estate income from there. For 2019 tax returns, I will need to file Form CT-1040NR/PY. Does Turbo Tax handle it?  If yes how do I get into it?

Thank you.

 

Level 15
Oct 31, 2019 10:28:46 AM


@ulisse2000 wrote:

 I no longer reside in Connecticut, but have real estate income from there. For 2019 tax returns, I will need to file Form CT-1040NR/PY. Does Turbo Tax handle it?  If yes how do I get into it?

Thank you.

 


The TurboTax Connecticut state program supports Form CT-1040NR/PY, Nonresident or Part-Year Return Resident Income Tax Return.

When entering your personal information in the TurboTax program indicate that you made money in another state and from the dropdown select Connecticut.

You complete the nonresident state tax return before completing your resident state tax return.

New Member
Dec 14, 2019 10:23:26 PM

I just got a big raise. I was wondering if I could avoid jumping into another tax bracket by my husband and I filing separately. 

Level 15
Dec 15, 2019 4:25:00 AM

@turtlebowers You lose a lot of credits if you file separate returns--that is usually the worst way to file.

 

If you were legally married at the end of 2019 your filing choices are married filing jointly or married filing separately.

Married Filing Jointly is usually better, even if one spouse had little or no income. When you file a joint return, you and your spouse will get the married filing jointly standard deduction of $24,400 (+$1300 for each spouse 65 or older)  You are eligible for more credits including education credits, earned income credit, child and dependent care credit, and a larger income limit to receive the child tax credit.

 

If you choose to file married filing separately, both spouses have to file the same way—either you both itemize or you both use standard deduction. Your tax rate will be higher than on a joint return. Some of the special rules for filing separately include: you cannot get earned income credit, education credits, adoption credits, or deductions for student loan interest. A higher percent of your Social Security benefits may be taxable. Your limit for SALT (state and local taxes and sales tax) will be only $5000 per spouse. In many cases you will not be able to take the child and dependent care credit. The amount you can contribute to a retirement account will be affected. If you live in a community property state, you will be required to provide additional information regarding your spouse’s income. ( Community property states:  AZ, CA, ID, LA, NV, NM, TX, WA, WI)

If  you are using online TurboTax to prepare your returns, you will need to prepare two separate returns and pay twice.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894449-married-filing-jointly-vs-married-filing-separately

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901162-married-filing-separately-in-community-property-states

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894449-is-it-better-for-a-married-couple-to-file-jointly-or-separately

Returning Member
Dec 29, 2019 4:51:31 PM

How can I get my daughters social security number off my taxes 

Returning Member
Dec 29, 2019 4:53:08 PM

How do I get my daughters social security number off my previous taxes

Returning Member
Dec 29, 2019 4:56:05 PM

How can you get information off your previous taxes

Level 15
Dec 29, 2019 5:19:30 PM


@mommysbabys0903 wrote:

How can you get information off your previous taxes


To access your current or prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the userID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents click on Show.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)

 

You can also get free transcripts of your federal return from the IRS - http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

 

If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created.  TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.

 

See this TurboTax support FAQ for when access to prior year online tax returns expire - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/when-does-access-to-my-prior-year-turbotax-...

Level 15
Dec 31, 2019 12:00:08 PM


@mommysbabys0903 wrote:

How can you get information off your previous taxes


To access your current or prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the userID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents click on Show.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)

 

You can also get free transcripts of your federal return from the IRS - http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

 

If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created.  TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.

 

See this TurboTax support FAQ for when access to prior year online tax returns expire - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/when-does-access-to-my-prior-year-turbotax-...

Level 1
Jan 9, 2020 8:14:05 PM

 

I have a friend who has committed tax evasion and has not filed taxes in 7 years. Also during those years he was claiming 9 on his w4 to avoid paying taxes. Will the irs allow him to apply for a hardship? I know a year ago they were about to garnish him and I know he hasn’t paid. He owes about $70,000. 

Level 15
Jan 9, 2020 8:17:01 PM

Your friend needs more help than we can give in this user forum.  He needs to see a really good local paid tax professional (not some seasonal storefront place) and get help from a pro.  A professional can help sort out what is surely a mess and then help him negotiate with the IRS.

New Member
Jan 16, 2020 6:54:50 PM

The reason is that I never received my refund check for 2018. I can't file for 2019 tax until i find out what happen to my 2018 refund check of 517.46. Never received it it's now 2020

Level 15
Jan 16, 2020 6:56:31 PM

@Serena Lillie

 

I DID NOT RECEIVE MY REFUND FOR LAST YEAR

 

Do you know if your 2018 return was accepted?  What did your emails say after you filed?

 

When you e-file your federal return you will receive two emails from TurboTax.  The first one will say that your return was submitted.  The second email will tell you if your federal return was accepted or rejected.  If you e-filed a state return, there will be a third email to tell you if the state accepted or rejected your state return.

 

Check your account for 2018.  If it says anything other than "accepted" your return was not filed.  Either it was rejected and you did not notice and/or follow up, or it was never filed at all.

If you chose to file by mail, you had to mail it yourself.  TurboTax does not mail it for you.

 

If it was not filed, then print, sign and mail it now.

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.

 

If it was filed and accepted, then you have to follow up with the IRS to see what happened.

 

To call the IRS:IRS:  800-829-1040  hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Mon-Fri

Listen to each menu before making the selection.

First choose your language. Press 1 for English.

Then do NOT choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.

Instead, press 2 for "personal income tax".

Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".  

Then press 3 "for all other questions."

Then press 2 "for all other questions."  It should then transfer you to an agent.

If this is about your state refund then contact your state:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/help/how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue/00/25573

Level 15
Jan 16, 2020 6:57:51 PM

@Serena Lillie 

Was your return Accepted?  When you efile you get back 2 emails.  The first email only confirms the transmission.  The second email says if the IRS (or state) Accepted or Rejected your efile. Just paying the fee doesn't file the return.  After you paid did you continue on to the very end and hit the big orange Transmit Returns Now button?

 

Then only the IRS can tell you.  IRS Where's my refund https://www.irs.gov/refunds/

Make sure you are using the refund amount from your actual federal tax return and not the combined amount Turbo Tax showed you at the end.  That was for federal and state combined.

 

Maybe you didn't finish filing it or it Rejected.  When you log into your account you should also see the status and if it was Accepted or Rejected, Started, Printed, Ready to Mail, etc.  what does it say?

New Member
Jan 25, 2020 9:05:09 PM

Why does it say I cannot e file because the control number is wrong on the w2 control number is 1

Level 15
Jan 26, 2020 12:13:53 AM
New Member
Feb 11, 2020 9:36:53 PM

Just one of my W-2 photos has,already taken over 20 minutes to download & it's not done yet? Is it stuck? Can I go back & try again? It just says not done yet. On an IPad 

Expert Alumni
Feb 12, 2020 10:15:40 AM

Did you get this resolved?

Returning Member
Feb 16, 2020 4:37:58 PM

My daughter got a 1099 for working for a childcare service and no 8919 this is very confusing when she started to to get taxes. What does she do ?

Expert Alumni
Feb 16, 2020 7:17:52 PM

If she received a 1099-MISC with income reported in boxes 7 or 3, she will be subject to self-employment tax. However, she likely will not receive a Form 8919.

 

Follow these steps if you have a 1099-MISC:

  • Under the Federal menu, click on Wages & Income
  • Expand the menu for Other Common Income
  • Click Start/Revisit next to Form 1099-MISC
  • Enter the information as shown on your document

 

Level 2
Feb 19, 2020 1:48:46 PM

 

I had insurance on my child since he was 7 years old.  He recently passed.  Is the proceeds taxable to me.

Expert Alumni
Feb 19, 2020 1:55:53 PM

Generally, life insurance proceeds you receive as a beneficiary due to the death of the insured person, aren't includable in gross income and you don't have to report them. Ref: IRS.  Life Insurance & Disability Insurance Proceeds

New Member
Feb 23, 2020 9:03:02 AM

My son is 18 years old and did he did his taxes on his own to qualify for federal aid. So, I didn’t claim him federally. but on turbo tax it says I can claim him as a dependent for state filing in California and it won’t affect his federal aid. Is this correct?