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posted Apr 4, 2025 7:08:44 PM

1040 Schedule 2 line 17 k error

I prepared my 1040 with turbotax.  I had W-2 income and an K-1.  My return shows an amount in Schedule 2 (other taxes) line k (Golden parachute payments.). I don't know where that came from. I did not receive that kind of payment and it isn't on my W-2 or K-1.  I didn't enter it anywhere.  Looks like TT just inserted it.

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Expert Alumni
Apr 5, 2025 5:35:44 AM

Take a look at your W-2 in box 12 to see if you have an amount reported with code 'K', or a Form 1099-MISC with an amount in box 14.  

 

Either or both of these inputs will generate the tax reported on Schedule 2 line k.

New Member
Apr 7, 2025 6:23:43 AM

I discovered my problem here - entering W-2 codes from Box 14 in Box 12. Fixed that and the problem disappeared.