Form 851 - Consolidated Returns in TurboTax

[jncroyle]

Does Turbo Tax allow you to file Form 851 for consolidated returns?  If so, how do I make that selection?  

[Rick19744 · Accepted solution]

TT Business does not support consolidated tax returns.

[jncroyle]

Thanks for your help.  Is it possible to complete the PDF Form 851 and attach it to the electronic copy of the form and still submit to the IRS?  

[Rick19744]

@jncroyle while your facts are limited, TT Business software does not have the ability to prepare a return that is anywhere close to what is needed for a complete and accurate consolidated tax return.

If you actually have a consolidated tax return, you will need to utilize software that is geared toward professional tax preparation.  A consolidated tax return needs to show the income statement and balance sheets of each and every subsidiary, with the later for both beginning and ending of the year, and then eliminating entries.

TT Business is designed for a single entity.

You need to make sure you actually have subsidiaries. 

A corporation with disregarded entities does not prepare a consolidated tax return.  This structure just files a single tax return as disregarded entities are treated as a division and are not separately reported.

[jncroyle]

Thanks Rick!  Extremely helpful.