Tax Payments Worksheet: Line 15-Date filed has an unacceptable value. What do you do if this doesn’t apply to you but they keep asking to enter a date

[TerryA · Accepted solution]

TurboTax doesn't know the date return will be filed doesn't apply to you yet. Enter a date when you think you'll file that state's return and TT/State will shut up.

[boogie324]

I did but it’s still saying unacceptable date

[TerryA]

It checks for year (must be 2019) and probably month and day as well (can't be yesterday, for example). It has to be in the right format as well: MMDDYYYY

[kb181566]

It did not work

[kb181566]

You can not file a return in the past.  The date need to be a date that is yet to come

[casemar05]

I encountered this same problem with my PA state form.  This is a flaw in the program that you have to override by first clicking on the Forms icon in the upper left corner of Turbo Tax in order to display the Federal and state tax folders.  Then click on the > Pennsylvania Forms to expand the folder. 

Scroll down to the Tax Pymt Wks form and click on it.  In my case, Line 15 was auto-filled with the date 04/15/2020, which was a date that had already had passed.  Under the Edit pull-down menu of Turbotax, click on Override, which will allow you to change this date.  Click and drag across the incorrect date to highlight it and re-type the present or future date when you will file the return.  Hope this helps you.

[darbielee]

Thank you @casemar05 for the detail about where to find and how to edit this specific form! The TurboTax software kept telling me the date was unacceptable but was buggy and wouldn't let me actually fix it in the wizard. Navigating to it manually and doing the "override" solved the last issue I needed to correct in order to file. I'd have never figured that out otherwise. Thank you!

[JodyP]

sorry, I don't see where I pull down the edit pull down tab. this is so frustrating.  

[JosephS1]

As numerous people have questioned this, this is not an unsolvable situation.  As TerryA and casemar05 have shown to previous questioners about this situation, it is solved with a few clicks and dropdown menus.

The following is a screenshot of a PA tax payments worksheet.  It should also serve as a worksheet for most other states.  If you are using TurboTax Desktop, click at the upper right on "Forms" and a list of all forms for your return should appear.

Enter a date on Line 15.  Enter an approximate date you believe you will file the return and that should make the error go away.

This should not be a situation that is faced in TurboTax Online but if it is please return here and let us know so we can help you further.

@JodyP 

[dennamdavis]

Well, it's 2024 and I'm having the same issue. The "Forms" option is not even there. Any tips for this year? I've tried dates from today all the way to end of May (as in pic). Nothing is working!! I can't continue.

Dang, can't attach a pic. Just trust me. The Forms option for State is not there anymore.

Only options under State:

State Taxes

>>Prepare State

>>Your State Returns

>>State Review

[DawnC]

Forms mode is only available in the desktop products, so if you are using TurboTax Online, you have to make your changes by going through the interview of the appropriate section.   @dennamdavis 

What are you trying to do or where do you need to enter a date?   This is an old thread so the information may not be current.  

If it involves a state return, let us know what state.   You can add a screenshot by clicking on the camera icon when replying.   Please be careful not to include any personal identifying information in your screenshots.  

[dennamdavis]

Thank you. And also, I did end up calling customer service. The lovely lady was kind enough to remind me that the date I was using was 2024--in the past! (Dope!!) 😲😬

So, this was a little tired-me, face-palm moment. Once I entered a 2025 date (4/15/2025--since that's when it's due) everything went on smoothly! 😍

Thx!!