Michigan State Form 4884 Pension Schedule

[heyjb]

It asked if the pension is for a deceased spouse and I tick the box, then it asks for name ss# and dob. I fill this all in and you can see it on the form. But when I print it out for filing the boxes are blank. Spouse born in 1935 died 2004, if that makes a difference. I am going to efile and wonder if this will trigger a problem... Thanks

[BillM223]

My guess is no. The e-file data for a state is an XML file that has tags and data, but no forms, lines, boxes, and shading. The software used to create the e-file XML data set is different from the software used to create the PDF that you can read.

It is entirely likely that if the amounts in Part 2 of the 4884 were supposed to be filed as part of your return, that they were part of the XML data e-filed to the state. The state will never see your PDF file.