Hello, I'm trying to file a California return electronically and it is stuck on form 540 Line 74 - Excess SDI. I've entered the amount, checked W-2, etc. But it is stuck.

[SDK21]

For some reason this glitch will not let you file your tax return electronically. This is what I did to fix it. Just leave the SDI box blank. When I left the box blank on the w-2, it would file electronically. Also, I got a message from the state accepting my tax return.

[jbdestate]

I had the same problem. Except I had not excess SDI and TurboTax thought I did. Entering zero did not fix the problem. I had electronically uploaded my W-2 information. I deleted the W-2 entry and manually entered the W-2 information. Then I had to delete the zero from line 74 in the CA 540 worksheet. That worked.

[Diana52]

Token 905187

[VolvoGirl]

@Diana52   Who are you posting the Token # for?  Did support ask you for it?  

[lblomqui]

Same problem! I have W-2s - seemed to be a TurboTax glitch. I deleted the 0 on line 74 and wrote "IRC 1341" in the write-in area. FINALLY they transmitted.

[mrbinz6]

I am using 2021 TT Premier that I downloaded instead of using the disc.  I, as it appears many others have had, have the problem of the CA 540 get stuck at line 74 for excess SDI.  We only have one W-2 form which is not excess at only $180.  I have tried putting in 0, 180, and it kept looping back to Line 74.  I finally was able to get past it by clicking on the box and deleting it.  Hope it helps others.

[louC62]

Turbo tax assumes I must have a W-2 income- fix this error ASAP. I don't have any W-2 income. 

[BRADY521]

MY TAX RETURN WILL NOT TRANSMIT ELECTONICALLY BECAUSE IT IS STUCK ON 540 LINE 74. WHEN IT POSTED THE ORIGINAL ERROR LINE 74 WAS $0.

I HAVE 3 W-2'S SDI TOTAL FOR ALL 3  IS MORE THAN 1% OF MY TOTAL INCOME (JUST MINE NOT MY SPOUSE WHO IS SELF EMPOYEED). THE AMOUNT OVER 1% IS $149.54. I PUT IN THE AMOUNT OF $150 ON LINE 74 AND IT STILL WILL NOT LET ME TRANSMIT MY TAXES. I EVEN DELETED ALL MY W-2'S AND RE-IMPUTED THEM. NOT CHANGE.  I AM AT A LOSS WHAT TO DO ESPECIALLY SINCE TAXES ARE DUE TOMORROW.

[BRADY521]

UPDATE I JUST GAVE UP ON CLAIMING THE OVERAGE PAID ON SD1. I CLICKED ON THE BOX AND CLICKED DELETE.  AT LEAST FINALLY I WAS ABLE TO TRANSMIT MY TAXES.

[slodea]

I highly suggest you call a turbo tax rep.  They need to go in and delete something…it’s a glitch and every time you re-enter the information it creates a new file.

[Bill_Riggs]

It is in form 540 the Calif return form.  Cannot delete the worksheet as line 74 is part of form 540.

any answers?

[AmyC]

You added to an old thread so I am assuming you have an error in review or filing. 

• If the excess SDI is from one employer, you have to delete the excess and request a refund from them. 
• If the excess is due to multiple employers, the excess should be calculated on your return, line 74.

 For 2022, The SDI withholding rate for 2022 is 1.1 percent. The taxable wage limit is $145,600 for each employee per calendar year for a maximum of $1,601.60

Reference: Help with refunds | FTB.ca.gov

If this does not solve your issue, please reply back with more information.

[TheBodacious1]

I kept having the same issue. I even deleted the form 540 but that didn't work either. 

I went back to the W2 form in my California return, deleted line 14 and it worked. 

[gm310]

its a turbo tax scam plan, they create a error in the code so that  they can legally charge you the full fees but not have to actually allow you to use the e file program. sneaky way for them to siphon off your cash and not give you what you paid for. just look at the responses from the "experts" they are a super scam service that is only taking advantage of us and stealing the money that the government didnt already steal.

I paid full e-file prices and got screwed the same way. should have stayed with H&R Block for sure.

[ajarvashisth]

I was using the Desktop version of TT  Year 22 I was stuck at this same stupid place i.e. just before transmitting my resturns  for over 3 hours !! 

Here is what worked finally .

• Went back to Fedral > edit W2 Form  >   Box 14  click delete button all box 14 entries go blank
• Then typed CA SDI in 14 box a ,  delirately typed 1602.00 instead of 1601.0 shown in the W2
• Click continue 
• Then directly jumped to "File tax" tab  and went next next next 
• This time Turbo tax showed me a different table saying that the value for ca sdi does not match w2 .
• I corrected it  and clicket Transmit 
• This time it worked !!

F*** Tax