You may not need to delete it. Do you have a 1099-DIV with amounts in Box 5? That income is qualified business income (QBI).
Generally, you may be allowed a deduction of up to 20% of your apportioned net qualified business income (QBI) plus 20% of your apportioned qualified REIT dividends, also known as section 199A dividends, and qualified publicly traded partnership (PTP) income from the trust or estate.
Other reasons you may be getting a QBI Deduction
For the purposes of the deduction, QBI is defined as net business income, excluding:
- Income generated outside the United States
- Investment income
- W-2 compensation paid to an S corporation owner
- Guaranteed payments to a partner
- Income from REITs, publicly traded partnerships, and qualified cooperatives (these entities may qualify for a 20% deduction under a different set of rules, the explanation of which is beyond the scope of this article)
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