I've read in other posts that the option to deduct gambling losses only shows in "Other Itemized Deductions" if you have already input gambling winnings in the W-2G section. My gambling winnings are from sweepstakes casinos and thus came from 1099-MISCs or no W-2G at all. I was able to put my winnings in "Other Income >…
I'm looking to claim the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit for a second home which I reside in some of the year and I installed electric heat pumps. If you begin the Home Energy workflow, if you select the option that the improvements are not for your main home, the only options to claim are on Part 1 of form 5695…
I'm finishing up my 2025 taxes and I am making a 529 contribution that is deductible in South Carolina. But unlike last year, I'm not seeing any place in FreeTaxUSA to enter my contribution. The deductions/credits section never asks about it. Where should I enter this?
I contributed to both Traditional IRA and Self Employed 401K accounts for 2024. FreeTaxUSA factored in a deduction for both the IRA and 401K. After filing my 1040 I've received a notice from the IRS that you cannot take the IRA deduction if you've contributed to your 401K and MAGI is over a certain limit. IRS is now asking…
I was prompted under “Deductions and Credits” and also under "State Payments” (with the specific dates) Do I enter my paid estimated taxes in both sections?
Hi for my state taxes, I can't figure out how to add form NOL-85. I've filled out schedule c for my federal but can't seem to find NOL-85 for Alabama.
i am a mechanic that needs to buy a **** ton of tools for work but its not my company and i even own a tool box thats 11k. I probably spend 2 k a year on tools alone. Can you write it off or whats a good way to deduct them LEGALLY? Theres got to be a way to write them off.
I'm doing a deceased person's estate income tax form 1041 and corresponding state. This person's personal income tax (federal and state) was paid from the bank account which belongs to the estate of the deceased. Can this amount be deductible on the estate income tax as an estate administration expense or under some other…
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