"Link to QBI Worksheet" error

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March 30, 2026
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During the Federal Review, I continue to get an error message stating I need to "Link to QBI worksheet" on my Schedule E for each of my three rental properties. A screen pops up prompting me to enter something directly on the form line.

I've tried entering several different inputs, including "$0", the actual loss amount, a text comment...all with no luck. I continue to get the same error message. It appears to be a bug in TurboTax itself and I can't proceed with filing.

Can TurboTax advise on how to correct this?

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PatriciaV

Level 15

If you are seeing a "Link to QBI worksheet" message during Review, you should also see an embedded form/worksheet for your business (Schedule C, Schedule E, K-1). The highlighted box for Question A is part of the Qualified Business Income Deduction Smart Worksheet.

Double-click inside the highlighted Question A box. When you see a pop-up asking you to link to a QBI component worksheet, create a new copy for that business by entering the name of that business.

Save and continue. Run Smart Check again to be sure the message has been resolved.

Your other option is to return the interview for that business/rental property/K-1 and revisit the QBI questions ("Is this Qualified Business Income?"). Be sure to finish the interview until you arrive back at the business/rental property/K-1 summary page.

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