I am unable to submit my return due to a pension deduction worksheet error. It is listed as error with the state (MI) return but shows a federal amt. When can I file?

Thank you!  I am having this problem in Michigan and this is the first time I've seen a date for this fix.

Minnesota (MN) has its own AMT system. The MN Department of Revenue needs a copy of the Federal Form 6251 to be attached to your state return (Schedule M1MT), even if you don't owe federal AMT.

TurboTax usually leaves out Form 6251 if you don’t owe federal AMT. This causes issues with MN e-filing since the state expects that form to be included, even if the software didn’t add it to your filing packet.

Here’s what’s going on. Minnesota law says you must file Schedule M1MT if your income is above certain limits. Form 6251 must be attached to the Schedule to be valid.

To get past this dilemma, you need to tell TurboTax to include that federal form even though it isn't "required" for your federal return. The method is at follows.

If you are using TurboTax Desktop (CD/Download):

This is the easiest version to fix using Forms Mode:

1. Click the Forms icon (top right).
2. In the list on the left, find Form 6251 (it may be in italics or under "Worksheets").
3. Scroll to the very bottom of Form 6251.
4. Look for a checkbox that says "Print this form for the federal return" or "Include form in e-file even if not required."
5. Check that box. This "promotes" the form from a background worksheet to a part of your official tax return, which satisfies the MN e-file requirement.

If you are using TurboTax Online:

1. In the search bar, type "AMT" and click the Jump to AMT link.
2. Walk through the interview again. Even if it says you don't owe AMT, look for a question that asks if you want to "file Form 6251 anyway" or if you have "out-of-state municipal bond interest" (selecting "yes" to the bond interest often forces the form to generate).
3. If that doesn't work, you may need to Delete the Minnesota state return and re-add it. When you re-do the MN interview, pay close attention to the "Alternative Minimum Tax" screen. If it asks you to enter values from your federal Form 6251, do not skip this screen—even if the values are zero, entering a "0" can sometimes trigger the form to attach