Deductions & credits

OK.  I found one other post that didnt give the answer but was helpful.  So I am posting how I solved this to help others in the future.

 

1.  Cannot fix in easystep so need to carefully do this manually and in forms

2.  Go to the first sch E worksheet for auto expenses and note the auto expense (mileage) and other costs.  Print and/or save this page

3.  Go to forms and delete this auto expense worksheet. 

4.  Now go to the sch E worksheet and enter on 6a (auto)  the total from the prior worksheet.  By doing this you are retaining the deductions on your schedule A but eliminating the double count.

5. Repeat for the rental property.  This should keep you deductions for rentals accurate.

6. Go to schedule A, line 5c, State and local personal property taxes.  Double click on 5c to get to tax and interest deduction worksheet.  Line 3. State and local personal property taxes.  Enter the remaining personal property tax that you did not allocate to the rentals earlier.  e.g.  $100 tax, $20 allocated to rental 1, $30 to rental 2, leaving $50 for personal use.  Enter $50 here.

 

All the forms should be correct now AND it allows electronic filing.