topic how can i override a number in turbo tax when it's a calculated number that's just plain wrong? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

how can i override a number in turbo tax when it's a calculated number that's just plain wrong?

help38 — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:28:54 GMT

tax return has 84,488 on line 5a of schedule A of 1040. It's just plain wrong, I've checked the inputs over and over. Line 5b is correct but turbo tax software os so lame that I can't go to forms, click on the number and see were it's coming from

Re: how can i override a number in turbo tax when it's a calculated number that's just plain wrong?

VolvoGirl — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:38:13 GMT

Sorry i missed it was about Schedule A. Ignore my post.

Is 5a too low or too high? 5a doesn’t matter as long as 5b taxable is right.

For each 1099R…….If the gross amount on a 1099R is the same as the taxable amount the gross amount is not included on the "a" line. So line 4a or 5a could be different than all the 1099R forms box 1. And it’s possible for the “a” line to be less than the taxable amount on line b.

Re: how can i override a number in turbo tax when it's a calculated number that's just plain wrong?

KrisD15 — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:45:39 GMT

Did you look at the sales tax section?

Deductions & Credits

Estimates and Other Taxes Paid

Sales Tax

Is the box by line 5a checked?

If the box is checked, it is picking up sales tax

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Re: how can i override a number in turbo tax when it's a calculated number that's just plain wrong?

help38 — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:57:46 GMT

Its not checked and there was no sales tax or tax witholdings in the tax return!

Re: how can i override a number in turbo tax when it's a calculated number that's just plain wrong?

help38 — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:00:11 GMT

5 b is correct and I get it that 5a doesn't impact the tax but it still really bothers me to have a large number on there that is wrong (should be zero since there was no sales tas or other witholdings)!

Re: how can i override a number in turbo tax when it's a calculated number that's just plain wrong?

help38 — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:01:11 GMT

I though line 5a is about witholding and there was none

Re: how can i override a number in turbo tax when it's a calculated number that's just plain wrong?

KeshaH — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 23:12:04 GMT

We can look at your return and see exactly what you see to help come to a resolution. If you like, you can send a copy of your return that will be scrubbed to eliminate your personal data by using these steps:

Click on Online in the top menu of TurboTax Desktop for Windows
Select 'Send Tax File to Agent'
Write down or send an image of your token number and state then place in this issue.
We can then review your exact scenario for a solution
Please be sure to tell us any states included in the return. This is necessary for us to view the return.

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