Yes, a qualified contribution in 2026 requires that you go through the entire entry of the IRA, after the date, continue through every single screen, until your reach Your IRA deductions is $xx. Not going through each screen can cause a hiccup with a 2026 entry.
Finally, the last step would be to enter Dec 31, 2025 as the date to allow your correct contribution to be shown. Your return is still legal and your amounts are correct. The spirit of the law has been followed.
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