No one here can venture a guess as to why the numbers are different when you calculate it versus the TurboTax calculation since no one has access to your tax return unless you provide it.
If you want to provide a diagnostic copy of your return, then someone can take a closer look to see what is happening with line 5b. The diagnostic file will not contain personally identifiable information, only numbers related to your tax forms.
If you would like to provide us with the diagnostic file, follow the instructions below and post the token number along with which version of TurboTax you are using and what states you are filing in a follow-up thread. A screenshot of the token number would be helpful since the number may be redacted automatically in some cases.
Use these steps if you are using TurboTax Online:
- Sign in to your account and be sure you are in your tax return.
- Select Tax Tools in the menu to the left.
- Select Tools.
- Select Share my file with agent.
- A pop-up message will appear, select OK to send the sanitized diagnostic copy to us.
- Post the token number here.
If you are using a CD/downloaded version of TurboTax, use these steps:
- Select Online at the top of the screen.
- Select Send Tax File to Agent.
- Click OK.
- Post the token number here.
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