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TL/DR: delete your state return and start it over. I encountered this issue, AFTER PAYING to e-file my federal and two state returns, and none of these fixes worked for me. We did not even have IRC 125 on either W2 but I spent hours on the phone with a tax expert, who was scrolling these forums I had already read, and repeatedly suggesting all the solutions presented here that I had already tried that still didn't work. At one point, he asked if I would be okay just paper filing my return without resolving the issue, and I said no because I had PAID FOR E-FILING already. At another point, he had to call me back the next day after he looking into it further. Eventually, he suggested I delete my entire NYS (non-resident) return and start over. I did this and also had to delete and recreate my CT (resident) return, because one needs to do the non-resident return first. This did resolve the problem, it did not recur after I recreated both state returns. Perhaps Turbo Tax coincidentally resolved the software glitch in the interim. The tax expert I spoke with was very pleasant to deal with over this completely ridiculous problem. Next year, I'm going elsewhere.

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Was your e-file rejected? You received an email that we cannot see that tells you why your tax return was rejected.   Some rejected returns can be fixed and re-filed.  Some have “un-fixable” reasons for the rejection and have to be mailed instead.    What is the rejection code or rejection message?     If it was rejected for AGI—-your 2023 AGI might not be in the IRS system if you filed late.   Try using zero instead.   If filing with zero is rejected then file again but select the option that you did not file last year.  The IRS does not see that question and it will allow you to e-file with no AGI question.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/agi/help/where-do-i-correct-my-agi-in-turbotax-online/00/26311   If that does not work and you still cannot e-file, then print, sign, and mail your tax return.    

You can still type in and edit investment income items yourself, both in TurboTax Online and Desktop versions.   When you are in the investment income section and see a screen that says, "Let's import your tax info", look at the bottom of the screen (see screenshot) and select "Enter a different way"     You will then be prompted to select a type of investment income. After you select "interest", for example, another screen comes up where you can select from different upload methods or "type it in myself:   You will then be prompted to select a type of investment income. After you select "interest", for example, another screen comes up where you can select from different upload methods or "type it in myself:     See this TurboTax tips article for more information on filing with Form 1099-INT.   In TurboTax Online, instead of clicking "Confirm", if you need to edit or add Interest Income, click on "Add Investments" to add a new item or click on the down arrow next to an already-entered item to edit it. See screenshot below:     In TurboTax Desktop, you can click on the down arrow next to an item to either edit it or delete it.   For more information on interest income, see this article.   We at Intuit TurboTax want our users to be completely delighted with their experience using our products and services, and successful in their financial lives and businesses.    Once you file your return, as long as the settings to receive communication from Intuit don’t block it, you will see a pop-up message or receive an email with a survey asking you about your experience. We encourage you to leave your notes and comments there. “Voice of the Customer” notes and comments are read and acted upon.   If you are using TurboTax Desktop, you can also leave feedback at the Final Steps tab:     @alidgadfly  @skierpage   

So I made the traditional IRA non-deductible contribution in 2024.  I entered that into the Traditional IRA section and followed the steps.  However, it is saying that I have a penalty. Even though I submitted a 1099-R in the Wages & Income section. 

@burnoutguy Federal and state refunds come from completely separate entities,  There is no rule as to which one will come first or how much time there will be between their arrivals.  Some states process returns quickly and some are very slow.   STATE RETURN Make sure your state return was accepted:  https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/   To track your state refund:       ttps://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_US_en_US?uid=lt447ebr https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0

You can go HERE to download the TurboTax Desktop Software.  When you select the product, it will give you the option of Windows or MacOs for the operating system.  During installation, you will be asked to enter your License Code that you purchased from Costco.   Please see these TurboTax Help Articles for more information: How do I get started with TurboTax Desktop How do I find my license code? Troubleshooting TurboTax Desktop for Mac Issues