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.
How to Enter 2022 Foreign Tax Credit Form 1116 in TurboTax
You need to file Form 1116 with your tax return when you paid more than $300 or $600 in foreign taxes. Here’s a walkthrough for how to do it in TurboTax.
Free E-File State Tax Return Directly on the State’s Website
TurboTax and H&R Block charge $25 to e-file a state tax return. Follow these links to e-file for free directly on your state revenue agency’s website.