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New Member
posted Feb 7, 2025 6:25:55 PM

how can i override a number in turbo tax when it's a calculated number that's just plain wrong?

tax return has 84,488 on line 5a of schedule A of 1040. It's just plain wrong, I've checked the inputs over and over. Line 5b is correct but turbo tax software os so lame that I can't go to forms, click on the number and see were it's coming from

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Level 15
Feb 7, 2025 6:29:15 PM

Sorry  i missed it was about Schedule A.  Ignore my post.  


Is 5a too low or too high?  5a doesn’t matter as long as 5b taxable is right.

 

For each 1099R…….If the gross amount on a 1099R is the same as the taxable amount the gross amount is not included on the "a" line.  So line 4a or 5a could be different than all the 1099R forms box 1.  And it’s possible for the “a” line to be less than the taxable amount on line b.

Expert Alumni
Feb 7, 2025 6:32:20 PM

Did you look at the sales tax section? 

 

Deductions & Credits 

Estimates and Other Taxes Paid

Sales Tax

 

Is the box by line 5a checked?

If the box is checked, it is picking up sales tax

 

@help38  

 

 

 

New Member
Feb 7, 2025 8:57:46 PM

Its not checked and there was no sales tax or tax witholdings in the tax return!

New Member
Feb 7, 2025 9:00:11 PM

5 b is correct and I get it that 5a doesn't impact the tax but it still really bothers me to have a large number on there that is wrong (should be zero since there was no sales tas or other witholdings)!

New Member
Feb 7, 2025 9:01:11 PM

I though line 5a is about witholding and there was none

Expert Alumni
Feb 9, 2025 3:12:04 PM

We can look at your return and see exactly what you see to help come to a resolution. If you like, you can send a copy of your return that will be scrubbed to eliminate your personal data by using these steps:

  • Click on Online in the top menu of TurboTax Desktop for Windows
  • Select 'Send Tax File to Agent'
  • Write down or send an image of your token number and state then place in this issue.
  • We can then review your exact scenario for a solution
  • Please be sure to tell us any states included in the return. This is necessary for us to view the return.

 

@help38