The instructions for this question in your program is woefully inadequate as your program fails to list the following SSTBs which are precluded from taking the QBI deduction:
An SSTB is any trade or business providing services in the fields of:
Health;
Law;
Accounting;
Actuarial science;
Performing arts;
Consulting;
Athletics;
Financial services;
Brokerage services;
Investing and investment management;
Trading or dealing in securities;
Partnership interests;
Commodities;
Any trade or business where the principal asset is the reputation or skill of one or more of its employees or owners, as demonstrated by:
–Receiving fees, compensation, or other income for endorsing products or services;
–Licensing or receiving fees, compensation or other income for the use of taxpayer’s image, likeness, name, signature, voice, trademark, or any other symbols associated with the individual’s identity; or
–Receiving fees, compensation, or other income for appearing at an event or on radio, television, or another media format.
