Turbotax (windows) made it pretty easy for me to do my son's federal, NY, and NJ returns. Except for one area: the K-1 partnerships. I found TT to be of little help. He has three K-1's.
If I make available the K-1's, is there an expert who can enter them properly into the returns? And how do I start this process?
We cannot tell if you are using online software or the desktop download.
If you are using online you can upgrade to Live Assisted
LIVE ASSISTED
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/live/how-it-works.htm
If you are using desktop download software you can pay a $60 fee for expert help:
LIVE ADVICE FOR USERS OF DESKTOP DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE
These K-1 forms are pretty complex. Will they connect me with someone who has the appropriate experience and knowledge regard the K-1?
TurboTax Live experts have access to all of the tools necessary to assist you with your complex K-1 questions. For the most part, you won't be assigned one that has specific expertise but should the need arise they will have access to support for matters that cpver anything that TurboTax can handle.
thanks, Susan.
"they will have access to support for matters that cover anything that TurboTax can handle."
This is what concerns me. The reason I need a live expert is that Turbo Tax is not handling it for me.
1) Would I be able to send a copy of these K-1 forms to the expert?
2) If the expert says that he cannot handle it, is my $60 refunded?
You can use TurboTax Live as many times as you need to. You can chat with a tax expert or have a tax expert call you. The TurboTax Live expert can assist you with entering your K-1s. They answer questions as you prepare your taxes, and you can get an expert to do a final review before you file. They'll make sure you file 100% accurately and get your maximum refund—guaranteed.
Refer to the TurboTax article How do I get TurboTax Live? for more information.
If you feel that you didn't receive the help that you need with TurboTax Live, you will have to contact customer support.