topic Re: Math error on state return in Deductions & credits

Math error on state return

kmholmqu — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:02:13 GMT

For quaterly reporting on from M15 of underpayment, line 22 is the sum of columns A through D of line 21. Line 21 on my form is $8.43, $6.43, $3.21, $0 but line 22 is $17 rather than $18. Clearly, Turbotax is rounding values befor adding them but the state rejects this via it's auto checker.

PS, I called the help line and was told by a very rude customer service person that there would be a $300 technician charge for them to fix this. I now have to fill out the forms myself and submit. Likely done using Turbotax.

Re: Math error on state return

AmyC — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:25:36 GMT

If the rounding issue is causing a problem, you can add 10 cents to the first column for the correct $18 to appear.

Another option, you can go ahead and round all of the numbers but add $1 to the first number.

Re: Math error on state return

VolvoGirl — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:29:51 GMT

FYI - What ever help line you called was surely a scam number. Turbo Tax doesn't charge anything. Don't call phone numbers you find on the internet. There is only one way to contact support.

How to contact Turbo Tax
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-contact-turbotax/00/26991

What is the Turbo Tax phone number
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number/00/25632

Re: Math error on state return

kmholmqu — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:25:33 GMT

I use online and am not aware of a way to manually edit.

Re: Math error on state return

LindaS5247 — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 04:00:33 GMT

The option to edit manually is not available on the online version. It is available on the desktop version/CD:

To edit in TurboTax Download Version:

Switch to Forms Mode if you're in the Step-by Step interview: Windows | Mac
Right-click the line item value you want to override and select Override (Windows) or choose Override from the Edit menu (Mac)
Enter the value; it should turn red, indicating an override
Switch back to the interview by selecting Step-by-Step from the menu

To undo the override, follow the same directions except choose Cancel Override in Step 2 (Windows) or uncheck Override in the Edit menu (Mac).

When you run the final review, TurboTax will alert you of any overrides in your return.

You can contact TurboTax Support by clicking here. You can connect with a Live TurboTax Agent and share your screen. They will be able to guide you through your screens.