I am trying to figure out why total income in forms view is different from income in step by step view. Which is correct?

[Anita01]

Are you looking at an income summary screen?

[Anita01]

If you are looking at an income summary screen, that only shows what you entered, not the taxable amount.  It's just a reference to show you what you've already worked on.  Line 22 on your 1040 for total income is the taxable amount of your income entries.