topic Re: Error Check Message Section 199A Inputs in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Error Check Message Section 199A Inputs

mattoxpools — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 16:56:24 GMT

I am using TurboTax Premier for my personal taxes. I have finished all the entries and am getting an Error Check message that states the following:

I have entered all the K-1 Line 17 code V items on the table for Section 199A QBI. I had no issues last year. This year I have a Section 179 depreciation item that makes the overall income a net loss. Does this message mean that an upcoming TurboTax update will complete this item or is this something different?

Re: Error Check Message Section 199A Inputs

BarbaraW22 — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 17:41:47 GMT

Yes, TurboTax anticipates that an update will be available on 2/20/2020.

Re: Error Check Message Section 199A Inputs

taxgumby — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:44:25 GMT

I'm not sure if this is the right spot to ask but I also received the 179 message.

But before I even get there I get stopped with a screen stating "Let's check for some uncommon adjustments"

I am very new at this but here is my best guess on info that could help solve this:

I don't know how to calculate self employment earnings to verify the number being correct?
Next to Box 20 on k-1 it was marked STMT. It lead to me adding $2632 in deductions that I got from a supporting document to my 1065. I am wondering if I need to add this amount again to the line on this screen "other qualified business expenses not on 199a?"
And last, since I took mileage and some office supply deductions, would I need to put that number on the last statement "this business has deductions not included in this activity but not deducted somewhere else?

I hope this leads to an answer cause I'm about to torch this laptop lol!!!

Re: Error Check Message Section 199A Inputs

jfarmistead — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 21:26:12 GMT

I have the same issue and I too am ready to throw my computer through the window.

What's up with this? Can't click on "None of these apply"

Is this also being corrected?

Re: Error Check Message Section 199A Inputs

Anonymous — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 21:27:34 GMT

Is this update still supposed to be coming today?

Re: Error Check Message Section 199A Inputs

mattoxpools — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 22:07:06 GMT

I got an update earlier today but it didn't resolve my problem. Same Error Message on Error Check.

Re: Error Check Message Section 199A Inputs

jfarmistead — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 22:50:40 GMT

Yes - Received an update today. Thought I would wait until tomorrow to see if it updates again. Hope that resolves it.

Re: Error Check Message Section 199A Inputs

mattoxpools — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 14:50:35 GMT

I got an update yesterday (2/20/20) but it did not correct my problem. No update yet today. Any news on when this will be resolved? If it can't, can I still e-file my return? After reviewing IRS publications and IRS FAQs on this subject, all my entries concerning this issue are accurate as best as I can determine.

Re: Error Check Message Section 199A Inputs

jfarmistead — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 17:28:38 GMT

As of this morning, this error is still occurring. There are no new updates to resolve this.

Can I ignore this error and still accurately and confidently e-file my taxes? This issue is the only thing holding me up.

Help!

Re: Error Check Message Section 199A Inputs

mattoxpools — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 17:36:48 GMT

I discovered this morning that IRS Publication 535 is still being revised for TY2019. This is what directs the Section 199A application. I am waiting for response from a TurboTax employee expert to answer your exact question. I also am waiting on this one issue before I can file. Hopefully I will get an answer today.

Re: Error Check Message Section 199A Inputs

Anonymous — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 17:52:02 GMT

Thanks Mattox, that is good to know. Though the IRS needs to get it's **bleep** together and publish this thing, it's almost March.

Re: Error Check Message Section 199A Inputs

mattoxpools — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 18:04:11 GMT

Congress changed the law on December 20, 2019 so it put all the IRS people who have to update Publication 535 in a bind and of course TurboTax folks have to wait on that before they can change their code. I agree that they need to get on with the show.

Re: Error Check Message Section 199A Inputs

taxgumby — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 21:24:53 GMT

Appreciate the feedback. It wasn’t fixed earlier so I’ll check again Monday or so. Gonna take the weekend off to enjoy not doing my taxes.

Re: Error Check Message Section 199A Inputs

taxgumby — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:11:42 GMT

The only thing stopping me from filing my taxes is this error message.

As my name suggests, taxes aren't my wheel house but....

If it is just a Turbo Tax thing, can't the taxes be filed with this error message? Or, does the error in their code screw everything up?

Re: Error Check Message Section 199A Inputs

mattoxpools — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:23:37 GMT

You can file your taxes but if the change TurboTax is waiting for from the IRS affects your return, you'll have to file an amended return later to correct it.

Re: Error Check Message Section 199A Inputs

bettassoci — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:28:47 GMT

You can snail MAIL, but you cannot E-FILE!

The error check is preventing e-file.

Re: Error Check Message Section 199A Inputs

taxgumby — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:29:35 GMT

Thanks. I'll give them a bit to dial it in but it's not that hard for me to just use someone else. But maybe all tax folks have the same problem.

Re: Error Check Message Section 199A Inputs

bettassoci — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 17:08:41 GMT

Just reviewed several other tax software comment boards regarding QBI-section 179 errors blocking e-filing...

- HR Block has the same/similar issue

- One person reported TaxAct was ok...be cautious

It is shameful these large corporations are not being more proactive in notifying users of their software regarding significant issues.

Re: Error Check Message Section 199A Inputs

ericinmaryland — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 17:25:52 GMT

This is the link that Intuit is using but has not shared:

https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/list-of-available-free-file-fillable-forms

You can see that parts of 8995-A are pending. This is why Intuit is blocking.

HOWEVER, this has nothing to do with the short form 8995 and if that is what TT has selected that error should not be preventing filing.

I recommend calling and complaining as I did.

Re: Error Check Message Section 199A Inputs

jfarmistead — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 21:52:07 GMT

Is there a Turbo Tax employee on these threads who can provide direction on this issue?