1099 DIV box 12 doesn't equal total of states input

If your Box 12 doesn't equal the total of your state's input, you can try the steps listed below.  Even if your spreadsheet sums to exactly $1,980.75, TurboTax may be rounding individual state entries before totaling them, or it may have a rounding mismatch from your imported data.

• Even if your spreadsheet shows the sum is correct, your TurboTax software may have hidden cents in the imported data. Ensure the total in the state worksheet is exactly $1980.75.
• If you have small amounts from many states, look for a checkbox that allows you to indicate dividends from "more than one state" or a line item for "Multiple States" to aggregate smaller, non-resident state amounts.
• After listing specific states, if a small amount remains, attribute it to a "Multiple States" entry. This can correct rounding issues.
• Or Enter the full amount on one line/from one state, as multiple states.   
• I have seen people report that adding or subtracting $.01 from your home state (or largest state) entry can force the software to recognize the total as matching the reported Box 12 amount 
• Imported data can sometimes have hidden formatting errors. If the above did not work, try deleting and re-entering your Forms manually. 
   

If you are using TurboTax Online you can delete a Form 1099-DIV as follows:

1. In your left panel of your TurboTax screen click on "Tax Tools"
2. And then Click on "Tools"
3. Click on "Delete a Form"
4. Scroll through your list of Forms
5. Click the garbage can next to "Form 1099-DIV"

If you are using TurboTax Desktop, you can delete a Form 1099-DIV as follows:

1. Click on "Forms" in the upper right of your TurboTax screen to switch to "Forms Mode"
2. In your left panel scroll down and look for "Form 1099-DIV"
3. In your right panel at the bottom of Form 1099-DIV, click on "Delete Form"
4. Click on "Yes" to confirm the deletion.

 You can easily get back to the TurboTax screen where you will re-enter your Form 1099-DIV as follows:

1. Click on "Search" at the top right of your TurboTax screen.
2. Type "Form 1099-DIV" in the search box.
3. Click on the link "Jump to Form 1099-DIV"
4. Select add investments
5. Select Skip Import and Continue
6. Click on the box that says Dividends, (it will turn green) and select Continue
7. Enter your 1099-DIV information and continue through your TurboTax screens 
8. Make sure all follow-up questions are answered.

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