Question
Overtime Deduction: Software issue
I've just completed my taxes. When I entered my W2 and continued through to "check for other situations" I checked the overtime box because I got a statement from my employer with a qualified overtime amount but turbo tax say's I'm not qualified for the deduction somehow.
I read through the articles and each one give directions on how to enter qualified overtime pay but they also say that when you hit continue at the bottom of the other situations page, the software is supposed to ask you questions to determine if you qualify but, I hit continue and am immediately taken to a page where it say's that I'm NOT qualifed for the deduction. It say's "We've checked, you're not qualified" and it then it says "
This deduction is only available if your Social Security number is valid for employment.
Those with ITINs or SSNs not valid for employment are not eligible to deduct their tips or overtime.
Let's keep going to check for other tax savings."
Well, I was born in the country with a valid SSN, my employer is the government, I am an hourly employee, and have been using TurboTax for decades now. So what is the problem? Has anyone gotten any follow-up questions to determine if you qualify for this deduction using TT?
