TT rounding error on MN form M15. my MN state return got rejected with a 0555 error code - M15 line 22 must equal the sum of line 21, columns A through D

[carl669]

according to the error, M15 line 22 must equal the sum of line 21, columns A through D

21.A = 2.55
21.B = 0.55
21.C and 21.D = 0

i believe the problem is, TT rounds the values first and then adds them, getting a value of '4' in line 22. but i'm pretty sure you're supposed to add the 21.A-D first, and THEN round the result, giving a value of '3' in line 22. 

i have no idea how to correct this though. anyone have any thoughts?  i read on a different thread that M15 is for annualized income, which i changed to No after the first rejection. but, M15 persists. i've tried to delete the form via Tax Tools, but no dice.

[RobertB4444]

The IRS rounds every number entered to the nearest dollar.  So the program does the same - rounding those to 3 and 1 respectively.  But their sum is 3.10 which rounds to three.  So you're going to have to force the program to round them properly.  Change the 0.55 to a one and the 2.55 to a 2 and you'll be all set.

@carl669 

[carl669]

@RobertB4444 

how do i change it manually? the only way i can see the form is towards the end of the process when i select 'view my return'.

[RobertB4444]

You'll have to use the desktop version and adjust the figures earlier on in form view.  Maybe adjust the prior year tax by a dollar.

@carl669 

[DK42]

Having the same error 0555 on Minnesota M1 form M15.  

Line 22:  70

Line 21A:  34.95

Line 21B:  25.43

Line 21C:  10.34

Line 21D:  0

Sum 21ABCD:  70.72

Unable to change any numbers.  Using desktop version.  (premier)

[DK42]

Also tried setting annualized income to "NO" and tried deleting M15 and Estimated Wks  

is there a way to clear the entire Minnesota return from TT and start it over?  Seems the flag that I checked "YES" persists

[carl669]

if you're using the desktop version, you should be able to manually edit the form. at least that's what i was told by customer service. unfortunately, i was using the online version, so i can't give you any steps to do it.

[DK42]

I read that in their response to you.  Tried changing the 2021 tax value by 1, and by 10 both up and down but it did not affect M15

[carl669]

based on what i've read, i think you should be able to edit form M15 directly to get the numbers to line up.

[DK42]

I was changing the 2021 MN income tax on line 5 on M15.  But it didn't change anything on lines 21 or 22.

[carl669]

i think you need to actually change line 21 A-D and then let it calculate line 22. 

again, i'm kind of guessing here since i didn't use the desktop version. maybe you have to manually change line 22 as well.

[DK42]

unable to change M15 line 21 or 22.

Waiting for the "experts" to chime in.

[DK42]

Actually found by choosing edit/override I can change numbers but don't seem to change anything further down

[DK42]

Figured out how to use the edit/override and manually fixed the TurboTax rounding error and the return was accepted

[carl669]

excellent!  maybe you can share the steps you took so others can see how to fix it?