I used this recommendation before I e-filed and the software review said there were no errors in my NJ state return and the return was OK to e-file. But IT DID/DOES NOT WORK. The TTAX program software error message says:
"When entering 'other income' for New Jersey, a description is required and the amount cannot be negative. Please go back and adjust your return accordingly before re-transmitting your return."
If this is now the message from within TTAX program why are you recommending use of a negative number (which apparently results in REJECTED NJ returns) .
Also the program does not suggest how to "adjust your return." If you remove the offsetting negative entry, the program calculate taxes on the positive amount (which is incorrect because it is non-taxable). Also the software does not let you remove the positive entry (it apparently pulls it from the Federal return-which was accepted?)
If I print and mail the state return wound I get rejected for the same reason?
HOW DO I FIX THIS MESS?
