My ex and I jointly own a patent and we each get paid half of the royalty. I'm filing Single. Why does TurboTax call it an error when I select Owned jointly on the Schedule E Worksheet? Doesn't seem to make a difference either way to the bottom line but technically shouldn't it be selected to indicate why I'm only claiming part of the income?
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Along with Unchecking the joint option I would also keep some relevant documentation in the absence of a 1099 or K1, in case I get questioned by the IRS on such reporting, if I were you, off course 😊.
a more important question is do you get a 1099 only for your 50%?
after divorce i would not answer joint ownership. that's meant for when filing a joint return.
Thanks @Anonymous . No 1099...yet. I'll uncheck the box.
Along with Unchecking the joint option I would also keep some relevant documentation in the absence of a 1099 or K1, in case I get questioned by the IRS on such reporting, if I were you, off course 😊.
@Scorpion1 Thanks, yes. Statements from licensee and divorce agreement.
I also suggest you retain copies of checks and deposits.
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