I de-leaded our property in Massachusetts in 2022. How can I file the schedule LP with my TurboTax state return?

[DaveF1006]

When you prepares your Massachusetts States taxes, there will be a Massachusetts Credit Section.  From this page, you will select Business Related non-Refundable Credits>lead paint credit. Once entered, the credit will appear in Schedule CMS of your Massachusetts state return with the information recorded such as period end date, certificate number, the credit available etc.  There will be no Schedule LP as the Schedule CMS supersedes Schedule LP. Here is what Schedule CMS looks like with the lead paint credit reported. Keep in mind, this screenshot is for illustrative purposes only.

[Opus 17]

Dave showed you the forms in Forms mode.  If you are working online, you only have access to interview mode. In Interview mode, once you start the state module, you will see a long list of state-specific credits and state-specific extra taxes.  Read those lists carefully to find the lead removal credit and any other state tax items that apply to you.  

[TuxedoCat]

Thank you OPUS 17.  More specifically, here is the location (not intuitive!) to claim the $1,500 Lead Paint Credit on the Massachusetts Credits page of the Interview in Turbotax online: 

"Business related non-refundable credits Learn More"

[anwallen]

In previous years TT has generated schedule LP and required you to paper file when taking the MA Lead credit.  I assumed, as you noted, TT and MA DOR had finally streamlined the process to use CMS in lieu of LP, but apparently not.

I just got my notice from the state denying the Lead Credit due to the missing schedule LP.

[ebradle]

How does this work if I do not own a business? I am claiming a LP credit on my personal property. 

[Vanessa A]

Schedule LP is not a supported form for TurboTax.  You will NOT be able to e-file the state return as the Schedule LP must be attached in order to claim the credit.  However, you can use this workaround to claim the credit while still using TurboTax. 

  Follow these steps to claim the Lead Credit in MA using TurboTax

1. In the MA state return, proceed until you hit Massachusetts credits
2. Select Non-Refundable Credits
3. Select Yes when asked if you have any Non-Refunable Credits
4. For the type of credit, leave the box as EMPTY
5. Enter the period end date, certificate number, credit available to you, credit you are taking this year and the credit you are sharing.  If you are not sharing enter $0 for the credit you are sharing
6. After you do this, if you have a tax liability, you will see your tax due drop by the amount available to you for the year.
7. Continue through your return
8. When done with your return, you will need to select PRINT for your state return.  You can still e-file your federal return. 
9. On Schedule CMS, in the blank spot next to the numbers you entered for the credit, hand print LEAD PAINT CREDIT or DELEADING CREDIT  
   1. NOTE:  If you are using the desktop version, you can go to forms mode and then select Lead Based Paint from the drop down menu instead of hand writing on it.
10. Download and manually fill out Schedule LP
11. Print the completed Schedule LP- if you cannot save the form with your entries you may have to hand write on the form the information being requested.
12.  Attach schedule LP to your return 
13. Mail your return to the address listed on the  instructions that will print with the return. 

“You must complete and enclose Schedule LP with your return. Failure to do so will result in this credit being disallowed on your tax return and an adjustment of your reported tax. Taxpayers must retain a copy of the Letter of Interim Control and/or Letter of Compliance”.Schedule LP Instructions