Regarding out-of-state-losses, what amount do I enter? The actual amount of loss ($27,000) or the amount on 1040 line 7 ($3,000)?

[bonnie-doug]

I am filling out my South Carolina state return.  TurboTax is aksing me to enter my "out-of-state losses".  I sold real property in North Carolina for $15,000 less than I purchased, plus there was a real estate commission fee of $12,000 for a total loss of $27,000.  However, I was only able to deduct $3000 from my income on my 1040 (line 7).  The TubroTax prompt for "out-of-state losses" is not clear on what amount I should enter or what "type" I should say it is.  Please help.

[AnnetteB6 · Accepted solution]

Since the SC return starts with the Federal Adjusted Gross Income and you are only able to deduct $3000 of the NC loss on your Federal return, you would enter $3000 as the out-of-state loss on your SC return.  This will add the loss back into your SC income since it was not attributable to SC.  Enter 'real property' as the type of loss.