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New Member
posted Feb 9, 2023 7:47:58 AM

It wont let me file because it tells me i have to finish the eduactor part but when it takes me to it, it wont let me enter anything.

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Expert Alumni
Feb 9, 2023 8:14:50 AM

Assuming you are referring to the special above-the-line deduction for educator expenses:

 

If you are in Review, go back to Deductions and Credits

Scroll down to Employment Expenses

Select Teacher (Educator) Expenses

Enter your unreimbursed expenses in the box that appears.

 

Teachers may be eligible for the Educator Expense Deduction if they meet certain criteria. You must:

 

  • Work as a teacher, instructor, counselor, principal, or classroom aide
  • Work with students in kindergarten through grade 12
  • Complete at least 900 hours of work during the school year
  • Be employed by a school that provides elementary or secondary education as determined by state law

 

See this article for more information about this deduction. 

 

New Member
Feb 9, 2023 8:41:04 AM

I went down to deductions and I saw where it says employment expenses but when i click on teacher (educator) expenses it just asks me a yes or no it doesnt give me a form to fill out but it still wont let me file.

Level 2
Feb 9, 2023 8:48:33 AM

same here. Can't finish because it says a certain educator box (spouse) should not have a value in it....even though I am filing as single. there's nothing in the box and I can't complete my return

New Member
Feb 9, 2023 8:49:50 AM

Thats what it keeps telling me and im filling as single as well.

Expert Alumni
Feb 9, 2023 10:00:24 AM

Can you clarify what state you are working on?

Level 2
Feb 9, 2023 7:18:51 PM

Virginia

Intuit Alumni
Feb 20, 2023 11:19:43 AM

@user1950ls Can you please attempt to try again, as the software was updated, so you should be able to proceed.