dmertz
Level 15

Retirement tax questions

Entered correctly in forms mode, the result should be correct.  Correcting the linkages might not cause the tax liability to change because, under a certain amount, the tax liability will be the same whether earned by separate businesses or all by a single business.  Examine each spouse's Schedule C and Schedule SE to confirm correct reporting.

 

Do not revisit these entries in step-by-step mode once you have made them in forms mode.  Revisiting them in step-by-step mode will likely undo the work you did in forms mode.