During the review, I'm getting the error that "Line 7a should be blank". How to correct that?

[murthydevarakonda]

Hello, I am facing the same issue. I shared the file with you and the token number is 1301029. This flag is blocking me filing my taxes.  Could you please help me? Thank you.

[BrittanyS]

The steps provided by AbrahamT will work to remove the flag.  Follow these steps to correct the issue:

1. In TurboTax Desktop click Forms in the upper right corner
2. Scroll down and click the Schedule B
3. Scroll down to line 7b and click the x 

@murthydevarakonda 

[murthydevarakonda]

Hi @BrittanyS ,

Thank you very much for your response. I am using online TurboTax to file my taxes. That radio button is already selected and the system says that it should be blank.  Could you please tell me how to resolve this issue? I am unable to file the taxes due to this error.

Thank you.

[IsabellaG]

When I view the diagnostic copy of your return it shows no entry in box 7a. Have you tried deleting Schedule B and re-entering your interest and dividends manually? If you've imported those 1099s, this may be causing this error. You might consider deleting those 1099s with foreign income first to see if that will clear the error.

Otherwise, consider switching from TurboTax Online to TurboTax Desktop, where I see no error. 

Other alternatives are to Contact Support, or to print your return and mail it.

[Edited 04/08/25|5:17 AM PST]

@murthydevarakonda