EPP as you know is a publically traded partnership PTP). what you didn't know is that entering an amount in 20Z does nothing in Turbo tax. you can omit it completely or leave it. as a PTP the business loss will not be allowed (will not flow to schedule E page 2. you also need to enter the QBI info (line 20Z) in section D1 of the k-1. in section D1 if you properly check box D in part I the PTP box in D1 should be checked. if not go back and check it. leave the box for the name and ein blank for now. you should see a line that says "shareholder's share ....). what you own is stock in EPP that is taxed as a partnership. anyway, right below that is a line that says ordinary business income or loss. this is the line to enter the QBI amount (20Z). the name and ein will populate. since it is a loss the QBI will not be included in the current year QBI calculations on form 8995
you may also have to check a box as to whether it is a SSTB or not. it is not.
