Why isn't the Medical Expense and MSA Contribution worksheet doing the math correctly on line 3 using data from lines 2 and 1c on NJ 1040 form?
for NJ tax return form, looks like values from 1c and 2 are not being calculated correctly since result should be something greater then 0 using figures in works sheet. No other explanation for why would not otherwise be applicable exist.
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SweetieJean
Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 1:44:09 PM
You have it backwards. You are supposed to deduct Line 2 from Line 1c. The result is negative, so zero is used.
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SweetieJean
Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 1:44:09 PM
You have it backwards. You are supposed to deduct Line 2 from Line 1c. The result is negative, so zero is used.
jude1441
New Member
Jun 3, 2019 1:44:10 PM
Screen shot from form clearly state subtract line 2 from 1c. Are you saying those instructions are wrong?
SweetieJean
Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 1:44:11 PM
The instructions are correct. Look at your handwritten calculation. You incorrectly subtracted Line 1c FROM Line 2.
Line 1c = 4454 Line 2 = 4674 4454-4674 equals negative 220. This is less than 0, so use 0.