You are not required to import your 1098.   Click "I'll type it in myself" and enter it manually. ... View more

If all of you live together as a family then only one parent claims the children--the other parent should not enter anything at all about the  children on a tax return.   They can only be claimed on one return.   If your BF is their father then it is ok that he claimed them---but you cannot claim them too.   You cannot each get the child-related credits--only one of you can get the credits and/or stimulus checks for claiming your children. ... View more

You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed, nor can you stop it.  It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox on the corner.   If you left out a W-2, a 1099G, or a dependent, or a 1099 etc…DO NOT change your return while it is “pending.”   The changes will go nowhere.   Now you have to wait until the IRS either rejects or accepts your return.  If your return is rejected, you will be able to go into your account and make the necessary changes to your tax return and re-submit your return.      If the IRS accepts your return, however, then you have to wait longer until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund.  THEN you can prepare an amended tax return and e-file or mail   it in. You have to be able to work from that return exactly the way it was when it was e-filed originally.   You will need to use a form called a 1040X.      Meanwhile, DO NOT go in and start changing anything on your return in the system, or you will make a mess for yourself.  Sit tight and wait until you see what the IRS does with the return you just e-filed   ... View more

You can only enter or change banking information when you are ready to file a tax return.   TurboTax is not a portal to give banking information to the IRS at any other time.         You cannot   change banking information while your return is in pending, nor can you change it after the return is accepted.   If you e-filed: Banking information for direct deposit is wrong If you entered incorrect banking information for your refund, you can change it if your return is rejected.   If it is accepted, however, it is too late to change it.   The bank will reject the refund and send it back to the IRS.   Then the IRS will issue a paper check and mail it to the address you put on your tax return.   Expect a delay of at least a couple of weeks to receive your refund. Here is what the IRS says about entering incorrect banking information https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-tax-questions-answers/irs-procedures/refund-inquiries/refund-inquiries-18 ... View more

Gambling To enter the W-2G   or other documents For your Gambling winnings--Go to Federal>Wages & Income>Less Common Income>Gambling Winnings You can enter your winnings, and then keep clicking through the interview to enter gambling losses.   https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/how-do-i-claim-my-gambling-winnings-and-or-losses   Gambling winnings are taxable income.   Losses are an itemized deduction.   If you do not have enough itemized deductions to exceed your standard deduction, your losses will have no effect. https://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/income-and-investments/how-are-gambling-winnings-taxed-8891/   https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900352-can-i-deduct-my-gambling-losses         2020 Standard Deduction Amounts   Single $12,400    (+ $1650 65 or older) Married Filing Separate   $12,400    (+ $1300 if 65 or older) Married Filing Jointly $24,800    (+ $1300 for each spouse 65 or older) Head of Household $18,650   (+ $1650 for 65 or older)   ... View more

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/where-is-my-damn-irs-tax-refund-new-answers-emerge-as-delays-frustrate-millions/ar-BB1g54Ks?ocid=BingNewsSearch   TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer.   “21 days”   is not a promise from TurboTax or the IRS.   Many refunds are taking longer during the pandemic.   The IRS is backlogged —-they are still trying to process millions of 2019 returns; they received millions of e-filed on the day they opened for 2020 returns, and now they are burdened with sending out another round of stimulus checks.         Some delays are resulting from incorrect amounts that folks entered for stimulus checks they received.   Many people have been confused by the recovery rebate credit and completed it incorrectly.   The IRS may delay your refund while they cross-check to see what you received.   Some refunds are delayed because of the tax law changes that went into effect recently.   If your return has unemployment or the premium tax credit on it, that may be delaying it.     First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted:   https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/   Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.   TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS. You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount   (line 34of your 2020 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:     https://www.irs.gov/refunds To track your state refund:     https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund   https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901548-why-do-some-refunds-take-longer-than-others If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing. https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2840013-does-accepted-mean-my-refund-is-approved       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.   ... View more

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/where-is-my-damn-irs-tax-refund-new-answers-emerge-as-delays-frustrate-millions/ar-BB1g54Ks?ocid=BingNewsSearch   TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer.   “21 days”   is not a promise from TurboTax or the IRS.   Many refunds are taking longer during the pandemic.   The IRS is backlogged —-they are still trying to process millions of 2019 returns; they received millions of e-filed on the day they opened for 2020 returns, and now they are burdened with sending out another round of stimulus checks.         Some delays are resulting from incorrect amounts that folks entered for stimulus checks they received.   Many people have been confused by the recovery rebate credit and completed it incorrectly.   The IRS may delay your refund while they cross-check to see what you received.   Some refunds are delayed because of the tax law changes that went into effect recently.   If your return has unemployment or the premium tax credit on it, that may be delaying it.     First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted:   https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/   Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.   TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS. You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount   (line 34of your 2020 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:     https://www.irs.gov/refunds To track your state refund:     https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund   https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901548-why-do-some-refunds-take-longer-than-others If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing. https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2840013-does-accepted-mean-my-refund-is-approved ... View more

You are posting from Deluxe  $60 State return $50 Refund processing to have fees deducted from federal refund by 3rd party bank $39.99 ($44.99 in CA) (This fee is optional and can be avoided by paying TT upfront using a credit/debit card)   WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY?   I WANT THE FREE EDITION   The information that you can enter in Free Edition is pretty limited now.  Thanks to the new tax laws that began for 2018 returns, there are no more simple Form 1040EZ or 1040A's.  Everything goes on a Form 1040 that has three extra "schedules" with it, and if you need any of those schedules, you are not able to use the Free Edition.  Using the standard deduction instead of itemizing does NOT mean you will not need any of those schedules. https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4511011-what-happened-to-the-1040a-and-1040ez   If you started in the Free Edition and entered any data that required any of those three schedules, you have to upgrade to a paid version.   The Free Edition cannot be used for self-employment income, investment income, rental income or a student loan interest deduction,   https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1040       If  you qualify to use it, there is another full-featured free version of the software: Try Free File:  You qualify if your income was $39,000 or less, or $72,000 or less if active duty military, or if you qualify for Earned Income Credit https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900583-what-is-turbotax-free-file-program https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2026912-how-do-i-switch-to-turbotax-free-file-program     Note:   If you do not qualify to use Free File then you will have to upgrade to Deluxe or higher in the paid versions of the software.       Online Deluxe $40   State software $40     Or—-Use this IRS site for other ways to file for free   https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/         If your TurboTax fees are higher than expected, you can reduce them by removing add-ons:   Remove Premium Services Remove MAX Defend & Restore Remove a state Remove PLUS Help & Support Remove Pay With Your Refund ... View more

You are posting from Deluxe  $60 State return $50 Refund processing to have fees deducted from federal refund by 3rd party bank $39.99 ($44.99 in CA) (This fee is optional and can be avoided by paying TT upfront using a credit/debit card)   WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY?   I WANT THE FREE EDITION   The information that you can enter in Free Edition is pretty limited now.  Thanks to the new tax laws that began for 2018 returns, there are no more simple Form 1040EZ or 1040A's.  Everything goes on a Form 1040 that has three extra "schedules" with it, and if you need any of those schedules, you are not able to use the Free Edition.  Using the standard deduction instead of itemizing does NOT mean you will not need any of those schedules. https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4511011-what-happened-to-the-1040a-and-1040ez   If you started in the Free Edition and entered any data that required any of those three schedules, you have to upgrade to a paid version.   The Free Edition cannot be used for self-employment income, investment income, rental income or a student loan interest deduction,   https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1040       If  you qualify to use it, there is another full-featured free version of the software: Try Free File:  You qualify if your income was $39,000 or less, or $72,000 or less if active duty military, or if you qualify for Earned Income Credit https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900583-what-is-turbotax-free-file-program https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2026912-how-do-i-switch-to-turbotax-free-file-program     Note:   If you do not qualify to use Free File then you will have to upgrade to Deluxe or higher in the paid versions of the software.       Online Deluxe $40   State software $40     Or—-Use this IRS site for other ways to file for free   https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/         If your TurboTax fees are higher than expected, you can reduce them by removing add-ons:   Remove Premium Services Remove MAX Defend & Restore Remove a state Remove PLUS Help & Support Remove Pay With Your Refund ... View more