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Question about Schedule 1 line 8z

efrankww — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:58:50 GMT

I'm using turbotax desktop version and I have income falls under schedule line 8z, other income. I entered the income and description in turbotax software, but the description only shows up in the sch 1 worksheet instead of the actual schedule 1 that is transmitting to IRS. Is it a bug for 2025 version? I did the same thing for 2024 and everything worked fine.

Re: Question about Schedule 1 line 8z

BillM223 — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:09:18 GMT

What type of income item are you referring to? There are many types of income that might end up on 8z on Schedule 1 (1040).

I ask because my test worked fine, but, of course, I don't know how you entered this income. Please describe where you entered this income in the TurboTax desktop interview.

Re: Question about Schedule 1 line 8z

efrankww — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:48:21 GMT

Currently, I can have the correct amount and the correct tax. However, the description of the amount is not showing up in schedule 1

Here is my step:

Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C -> Other reportable income -> add -> enter the description (income from xxx) and the amount ($550).

The income shows up in the schedule 1 and the 1040 form. But there is no description for the entry (see screenshot)

Re: Question about Schedule 1 line 8z

KrisD15 — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:33:35 GMT

The full description for "Other Income" Schedule 1 line 8z is reported on the "Other Income Statement" which is included with your 1040.

This is a change from previous years .

According to the IRS: (see page 92)

"List the type and amount of income. If necessary, include a statement showing the required information."

Re: Question about Schedule 1 line 8z

Fireball_Express — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:24:50 GMT

I have the same issue. Yes, descriptions and amounts for “other income” are reported on line 12 of the Other Income Statement. However, it does not appear that the Other Income Statement will be included (submitted) with the 1040 because it is not printed when I print my 1040 using the “Returns For Filing” option. Also, Schedule 1 would say “See stmt” on line 8z if the statement was going to be submitted with the 1040.

I really think there is a bug here. The processing for “other income” on line 12 of the Other Income Statement should not have changed between 2024 and 2025 because there were no changes to the relevant IRS instructions. In 2024 descriptions and amounts flowed from line 12 of the Other Income Statement to line 8z of Schedule 1.

Re: Question about Schedule 1 line 8z

CatinaT1 — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:08:35 GMT

To see the statements, here's how to get all the forms and schedules.

TurboTax Online:

Sign in to your TurboTax Account.
Scroll down to the "Your tax returns & documents" section.
Select the specific tax year you need (e.g., 2025).
Click "Add a State" (you aren't actually adding one, but this "unlocks" the return so you can access the Print Center).
In the left-hand menu, select Tax Tools > Print Center.
Select Print, save or preview this year's return.
The Key Step: Look for a checkbox or dropdown that says "Include government and TurboTax worksheets" or "All forms."
Click View/Print to generate the full PDF, which will now include every schedule (like Schedule C, D, or E) and the internal worksheets.

TurboTax Desktop:

If you used the software installed on your computer, you must open the specific program for that year (e.g., open the TurboTax 2024 app).
Open your saved .tax file.
Go to File > Print.
In the print window, select the radio button for "All forms and worksheets."
Choose "Save as PDF" to keep a digital copy with every detail.

Re: Question about Schedule 1 line 8z

Fireball_Express — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:35:02 GMT

This answer does not address the issue of the other income descriptions not appearing on Schedule 1. I’m sure both efrankww and I (who are using TurboTax Desktop) know how to print all the forms and worksheets, and in any event the issue has to do with which forms would be printed for filing.

Re: Question about Schedule 1 line 8z

fla2025 — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:22:40 GMT

I suspect this is a TurboTax bug for 2025. There does not appear to be any IRS change since 2024. For example, the 2024 instructions for 1040 say, just as for 2025, "List the type and amount of income. If necessary, include a statement showing the required information."

Re: Question about Schedule 1 line 8z

mbd737 — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:29:55 GMT

I have this exact same issue.

I just spent several hours on the phone with a turbotax agent. The answer that came back from the tech experts was this "type" description appears on the "Other Income Statement" but not on the actual Line 8z of schedule 1. However it will get transmitted to the IRS.

I have serious doubts this will get transmitted. Just like other members if I print out my return for a mail-in tax returns, it does not show the "type" description on Line 8z.

So what are mail-in filers supposed to do?

I'm using the MAC version - is this also occurring on Windows or the on-line versions?

Has anyone actually e-filed yet with this issue? I'm expecting the return to be rejected because of the missing information on line 8z.

Since this is a change from 2024 I believe this to be a bug.

Can we please get a TurboTax software expert to fully investigate this. - Thanks

Re: Question about Schedule 1 line 8z

ju4leigh — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:11:13 GMT

Sorry, Long Explanation: Desktop Mac user. I too have spent a couple of hours, yesterday, regarding this issue.

I used the Less Common Income / Misc Income / Other Reportable Income (was for a UK Pension). Entered the requested brief description & taxpayer amount.

As a 25+ year TT user, I've had this same deduction for many years, with no problems.

I previewed my return before submitting, and since on the Federal Form, Other Income looked ok, I submitted my returns. Within an hour it was rejected by the IRS. The code more or less indicated that there was no 'explanation' of what the 'other reportable income' was.

When I went back & checked: Schedule 1, Line 8z, the 'Other Income, List Type & Amount', I saw the figures had populated, but the 'List Type' had not.

The first person I spoke with (1/2 hour) didn't really understand, plus she was having issues with the screen share. She then disconnected me.

Calling back, I was able to get a Level 1 tech who did know her stuff. She spent another 45 minutes w/me, checked w/her supervisor and had me try other ways to get it to populate on Schedule 1. No luck. She then transferred me to a Level 2 Tech, who was extremely arrogant and told me to 'print it out, write it in & mail it'. Really? He then said it would be 'escalated' and I'd receive an email w/case #, etc. I asked him for the case # & some type of ID that could reference who I spoke with. Nope.

Anyways, here we are today and not sure where I'm going to go with this as it's obviously a bug in the software.

Re: Question about Schedule 1 line 8z

user17697244034 — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:11:47 GMT

I am having the same issue, the description is not transferring over to the Schedule 1 line 8z and the amounts and description isn't transferring to the CA Return 540 either. I have been using turbo tax for years and this is the first year this has happen. Please fix this bug Turbo tax I thought I was the only one experiencing this issue. Also, I am using the Windows software not online.

Re: Question about Schedule 1 line 8z

RRD2025 — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:33:07 GMT

Same issue. Definitely a bug.

The description also does not transfer to my state return causing a flag.

Re: Question about Schedule 1 line 8z

ju4leigh — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:32:03 GMT

I filed mine yesterday. It WAS rejected.

Re: Question about Schedule 1 line 8z

ju4leigh — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:11 GMT

Desktop Mac user. Spent 2 hours w/TT Tech Support yesterday regarding this.
Under Wages & Income/Less Common Income/Misc Income/Other Reportable Income (was for a UK Pension). Entered requested brief description & taxpayer amount.
As a 25+ year TT user, I've had this same deduction for many years, w/no problems.
Submitted returns. Within an hour it was rejected by IRS. Code indicated there was no 'explanation' of what the 'other reportable income' was.
Went back & checked: Saw Schedule 1 Line 8z. Amounts populated, but not explanation.
3 techs later, nothing resolved. Level 2 Tech, was extremely arrogant & told me to 'print it out, write it in & mail it'. Really? He then said it would be escalated & I'd receive an email w/case #, etc. Didn’t happen.

Not sure where to go w/this. Obviously a bug in the software.

Re: Question about Schedule 1 line 8z Resolution

PapaThor29 — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 02:07:27 GMT

We just found the workaround or resolution to the issue. IN TT Desktop, you can go into FORMS mode... put your cursor on the description line for Line Z in Schedule 1... right click and select Override (CTRL+D) then you can type the name of the description there. It will populate on your 1040 as well, and you will be able to see it in your Print View.

Thank you for Choosing Turbo Tax!!

Janey T.

Product Expert

Re: Question about Schedule 1 line 8z Resolution

ju4leigh — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 02:25:56 GMT

I had already tried that. The Edit option is dithered out, so regardless if I put my cursor on the description line, right clicking option is dithered out & CTRL+D doesn't work. Wish it were that easy. Good try though.

Re: Question about Schedule 1 line 8z Resolution

Fireball_Express — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:05:15 GMT

Even if you could override the blank value on the description line (and you can’t because the Override option is grayed out), TurboTax does not allow you to e-file a tax return with an overridden value!!

Let’s get serious, Tech Support, this bug needs to be fixed. I’m sure there are a lot of TurboTaxers who have miscellaneous other income, and they are all going to be very unhappy when their tax submissions get rejected by the IRS!

Re: Question about Schedule 1 line 8z

mbd737 — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:42:59 GMT

Clearly this is a bug with the TurboTax software.

How do we elevate this to the correct level to get this fixed?

TurboTax expert employees, PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!

I need to file by mid-February. Anyone considering switching to another program? I've been using TurboTax for decades and really don't want to change.

Re: Question about Schedule 1 line 8z

user17698236429 — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:42:22 GMT

Same problem for UK pension. IRS rejected my return. Have done the same thing for many years, first time experiencing this error.

Re: Question about Schedule 1 line 8z

user17698236429 — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:43:55 GMT

Btw if you do override a value in forms, that voids your accuracy guarantee.