For the QBI, it asks if your work is for a former employer. Is there a year limit on that? I worked there almost 7 years ago. Do I still say yes?

[Ashby]

You should probably say yes.

[rjs · Accepted solution]

Yes, there is a time limit. Under the regulations issued by the IRS, if you are working for a former employer as a contractor, doing substantially the same work that you did as an employee, you are ineligible for the QBI deduction for 3 years after you stopped being an employee. So if it's been 7 years since you were an employee, you should answer No.