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Enrolled Agent. 5 years writing corporate (1120) tax software. 3 years 1040 tax preparation. Tenth year here at TurboTax on Community/AXC. Specialize in HSA and other health programs, and the Child and Dependent Care credit and/or exclusion

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Re: Hello. Question - as a veteran with 100P&T status with the VA, a...

You need to look at the exceptions to early withdrawal penalties which can be seen at this IRS webpage. Your TSP is considered a qualified plan, so look at the...

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Updated Jan 12, 2026
Re: How to add another care dependent? It is lopping

Try this: add the dependent in the Personal Info/My Info section, where you list your dependents. This is really the better place to do it, rather than entering...

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Updated Jan 12, 2026
Re: HSA contribution limit

Yes, TurboTax is going to automatically apply the last-month contribution limit adjustment for any taxpayer who is 55 or over and who has HDHP coverage (i.e., y...

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Updated Jan 12, 2026
Re: Why is my dependent not listed in the drop-down box for the Depe...

Is it possible that the missing dependent was over 13 (as of December 31, 2025)? If so, then this dependent will not appear in the interview for form 2441 (incl...

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Re: Why does California tax return state I have a health insurance p...

The penalty for lacking health insurance is calculated on California form 3853. This form is not yet ready for either the Online TurboTax system nor the desktop...

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Updated Jan 12, 2026

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Re: How to add another care dependent? It is lopping

Re: HSA contribution limit

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Re: Why does California tax return state I have a health insurance p...

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Re: Hello. Question - as a veteran with 100P&T status with the VA, a...

Re: How to add another care dependent? It is lopping

Re: HSA contribution limit

Re: Why is my dependent not listed in the drop-down box for the Depe...

Re: Why does California tax return state I have a health insurance p...