Unable to E-file due to QBI Rental Real Estate Safe Harbor Statement

[Zatat]

Is it new for 2020 that you cannot e-file if you have QBI Real Estate Safe Harbor Statement.? I e-filed my 2019 return with a QBI deduction.  Thank you.   

[KathrynG3 · Accepted solution]

It depends. The Safe Harbor Election and QBI Deduction are different things. Be sure that you have accurately selected that your activity qualifies as a trade or business, not the safe harbor.

For more information, see:

What is the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction?

What can I expense or depreciate with the business safe harbor election?

[Zatat]

Thank you so much.  You solved my problem.  I thought you had to elect the Safe Harbor in order to receive the QBI deduction.  Didn't realize you could still get the QBI deduction under the trade or business activity.  

[SForrestLO]

You're welcome. 

[Chuyinzki]

THIS! So much! Since both questions are part of the same section it can get a bit confusing. I was about to have to buy like 5 ink cartridges to print out the 100+ pages because of this mistake I made.