TT won't accept 0 number of qualifying Employees.

user17685228471 · ‎February 05, 2026

My sole proprietor small business is a qualified business according TT definition, I do not have any qualified employees according to TT. When Reviewing Oregon it says I need to Check This Entry, Enter number of qualifying employees, it will not accept the number 0. How do I get around this?

DawnC

To be eligible for the reduced tax rate, a sole proprietor must:

Have qualifying business income from the sole proprietorship;
Materially participate in the business; and
Employ one or more employees in Oregon who meet the employee requirements explained in the instructions for Schedule OR-PTE.