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Level 1
posted Feb 20, 2024 3:19:51 PM

How do I enter K-1 line 20 code AJ information?

Code AJ is not a choice for line 20 of the desktop K-1 input form.  How do I enter Excess Business Loss Limitation information from my K-1 Partner?

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Expert Alumni
Feb 25, 2024 12:27:18 PM

The information reported on Schedule K-1 Box 20 Code AJ will be used only if your net losses from all businesses are more than $289,000 ($578,000 if filing a joint return). 

 

If that applies to you and you need to enter this manually, you will need to use Forms Mode (available only in the desktop versions of TurboTax). You may also need to manually complete the related Form 461.

 

See also: 

@eshemesh 

@Do_It_Myself 

@Lalo86 

17 Replies
Expert Alumni
Feb 21, 2024 6:17:33 AM

Schedule K-1 Box 20 Code AJ is new for tax year 2023. TurboTax has not released the updated forms for this year, which is why you are seeing an out-of-date K-1 in TurboTax for Desktop.

 

According to the Forms Availability Table, Schedule K-1 is expected to be released on February 21, 2024. Because updates are released after business hours Pacific time, we recommend that you wait until the next day to update TurboTax (if using the desktop version) then retry the K-1 entries.

Level 1
Feb 23, 2024 10:43:55 AM

Patricia, thanks for your reply and, yes, the TT update included a K-1 line 20 code AJ selection.  Unfortunately, the program does not provide further support for Excess Business Loss Limitation information, and I don't know what to do with it other than put it on line 20!  The IRS articles are unclear about this. 

New Member
Feb 24, 2024 5:57:49 AM

The program says to manually enter the info for K-1, Box 20, Code AJ.  Where or how do I enter it? I have two K-1s that have reported Code AJ info for Gross Income, Gain/Loss on Disp of Prop and Total Deductions.  Some guidance on where to manually enter this info would be appreciated. Thank you.

Level 3
Feb 24, 2024 5:46:39 PM

I am having the exact same issues. Please shed some light on this @TurboTax

Expert Alumni
Feb 25, 2024 12:27:18 PM

The information reported on Schedule K-1 Box 20 Code AJ will be used only if your net losses from all businesses are more than $289,000 ($578,000 if filing a joint return). 

 

If that applies to you and you need to enter this manually, you will need to use Forms Mode (available only in the desktop versions of TurboTax). You may also need to manually complete the related Form 461.

 

See also: 

@eshemesh 

@Do_It_Myself 

@Lalo86 

Level 2
Feb 26, 2024 11:11:17 AM

I see code AJ in the dropdown, so that's a good first step. 

 

However on the K-1 I received, the value for code AJ consists of 2 line items in a supporting statement (similar code Z, which has a supporting statement with multiple line items). In TT I am eventually asked for and can enter the various components of code Z, but don't see where I can do so for code AJ.  

 

As a separate question, if my aggregate losses are under the threshold, can I just leave the value for code AJ blank and move or will that cause a problem elsewhere? 

Expert Alumni
Feb 27, 2024 10:31:40 AM

If your aggregate losses are under the threshold, you may skip entering Code AJ from your Schedule K-1.

 

@jeffm5 

 

Level 3
Feb 27, 2024 12:43:48 PM

After I subtract deductions from gross income I have a positive $1305 left in gross income between my wife and i’s schedule k-1’s. Do I still need to input code AJ or can I skip? @PatriciaV @GlemmaJ

Level 2
Feb 27, 2024 1:17:38 PM

Thank you very much for your answer. The loss was only for a tablet we use for our business which was only $2,000. We are a very small business.

 

Siraseranant

Expert Alumni
Feb 28, 2024 6:24:56 AM

If you have income, Box Code AJ would not apply to your return. In this case, you may omit the information from Schedule K-1.

 

@Lalo86 

New Member
Mar 6, 2024 10:06:27 AM

Although the code AJ now appears in the forms section for box 20, entering an amount with that code triggers and inappropriate error. It classifies that entry as 'gasification' and wants supplemental information that doesn't apply.

 

I plan to ignore the error and submit the return anyway. Any other suggestions?

Expert Alumni
Mar 6, 2024 11:26:44 AM

As long as the amount from Line 20 Code AJ has the correct information on the Supplemental Statement A for the K-1 partners, you can ignore the "gasification" message. However, if Statement A references Code AS, you will need to wait until the K-1 updates are released. 

 

Sign up from this page to be notified when the form has been updated: Why am I receiving an error in TurboTax for Schedule K-1 Box 20 when code AJ is selected?

 

@typeiierror 

 

[edited 3/6/2024 | 1:46pm PST]

New Member
Mar 14, 2024 12:45:31 PM

I spent an hour and a half on the phone yesterday and still did not get a resolution.  I had to do the upgrade.  I may be able to get more answers here.  I am getting the basis of gasification message, asking for a facility number which I don't have and it won't take the Federal Tax ID number.  I have had to stop and walk away so many times because I can't get past this.

Expert Alumni
Mar 14, 2024 1:09:04 PM

This is on the IRS Known Issues Report. There is a workaround provided for this issue. If you enter ""TMXXX99XXXXX" on Line 2a, this will allow you to e-file.

New Member
Mar 27, 2024 10:18:41 AM

2a of which form? Line 2a of K-1 Supplemental form 1065, Box 20, CODE AH to ZZ doesn't allow entry of non-numeric data.

 

Expert Alumni
Mar 27, 2024 2:09:30 PM

The Registration Number (if requested) is entered on Line 2a of Form 3468

 

We expect an update to be released on March 29, 2024, that will address the issues with Box 20. Because updates are released after business hours Pacific time, we recommend waiting until the day after, then updating TurboTax (if using Desktop), and run Review again.

 

@typeiierror 

New Member
May 4, 2025 8:37:18 AM

Form 461 does not have line to accept Box 20 code AJ amounts. What does Turbo Tax do with Box 20 code AJ amounts?