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Issue with form 3115 error

RK-S — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:03:55 GMT

I didn't know I was supposed to be claiming depreciation for my home I am renting out while being stationed out of state. I am trying to make. DCN 7 adjustment with Form 3115 to cover the period prior to the 2025 tax year, but it keeps giving me an error for checking "no" on item 6a regarding having a return under examination. I do not have any returns being examined by the IRS, so why is it trying to force me to answer "yes" on this?

Re: Issue with form 3115 error

DianeW777 — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:48:13 GMT

The information in the link below will walk you through the steps and may help you to check the process and clear the error. Please update if you continue to have this experience.

What should I do if I didn't take depreciation on my rental property?

Re: Issue with form 3115 error

RK-S — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:37:19 GMT

It is for half of 2023 and all of 2024, so I have to use form 3115. However, I tried starting from scratch, with no information whatsoever entered on a tax return, and the form already will only allow you to answer "yes" to 6a on part II. It is currently impossible for me to accurately fill out IRS form 3115 because of this.

Re: Issue with form 3115 error

RK-S — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:01:03 GMT

As of this evening (19 FEB), today's update to turbotax fixed the issue with 6a. However, I have now completed form 3115, and the depreciation §481(a) value is not transferring over to my Schedule E, and therefor not being factored in my return. How can I get my 3115 to reflect on Schedule E?

Re: Issue with form 3115 error

DianeW777 — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:26:38 GMT

The depreciation will not link from Form 3115 to your Schedule E. Be sure to get the total accumulated depreciation prior to 2025, and enter that number on your Schedule E under 'Any Miscellaneous Expenses' then use the description F3115 Section 481(a), then add the amount. Your depreciation schedule will maintain the information for each asset for future use.

@RK-S