Detailed record-keeping is no long required when you withdraw from a Roth IRA after age 59-1/2. See a walkthrough in TurboTax and H&R Block tax software.
Tax Planning with TurboTax What-If Worksheet: Roth Conversion
After you file your taxes with TurboTax, use the hidden What-If Worksheet to plan for the current year. See how to use it to plan for a Roth conversion.
Mortgage Interest and Limit in TurboTax, H&R Block, FreeTaxUSA
Here’s how to handle mortgage interest deduction in tax software TurboTax, H&R Block, and FreeTaxUSA when your mortgage is above the $750,000 limit.
Get Rid of Estimated Tax Payment Vouchers from TurboTax
Seeing estimated tax payment vouchers (Form 1040-ES) from TurboTax doesn’t mean you must pay estimated taxes now. You can remove them to avoid confusion.
Opt Out of Underpayment Penalty in TurboTax and H&R Block
Decline the help from tax software in calculating the underpayment penalty. Let the IRS calculate the penalty and bill you when necessary. They often won’t.
State Tax-Exempt Muni Bond Interest from Mutual Funds and ETFs
A portion of the dividends from muni bond funds and ETFs is also exempt from state income tax. Find the percentage and calculate it for your tax software.
State Tax-Exempt Treasury Interest from Mutual Funds and ETFs
Calculate how much of the fund and ETF dividends are from Treasuries and exempt from state taxes. Enter the amount into TurboTax, H&R Block, or FreeTaxUSA.
One 1099-R Form for Two Rollovers in TurboTax and H&R Block
How to enter a combined 1099-R form for two rollovers in the same year to both Traditional IRA and Roth accounts in TurboTax, H&R Block, and FreeTaxUSA.
How To Enter 2022 Mega Backdoor Roth in TurboTax (Updated)
Follow these easy step-by-step explanation with screenshots when you enter the 1099-R form for your mega backdoor Roth into TurboTax.
How To Report 2022 Backdoor Roth In TurboTax (Updated)
Follow these detailed step-by-step instructions with clear explanation and many screenshots when you report your Backdoor Roth in TurboTax.
How To Enter 2022 ESPP Sales In TurboTax: Adjust Cost Basis
Follow these detailed steps with screenshots for how to adjust the cost basis in TurboTax when you sell ESPP shares. Otherwise you will get double-taxed.
2022 Self-Employed ACA Health Insurance Subsidy In TurboTax
If you’re self-employed and you buy health insurance from the ACA exchange, here’s how to use TurboTax to calculate the subsidy and tax deduction.