Why can't I set line 1 of my 2021 Michigan Schedule 1 Additions form $0. It seems like the Turbotax software has a bug and has put $1 on this line.

[GeorgeM777]

Your MI return has probably been populated with your entries on your federal return.   Does your federal return reflect gross interest and dividends of $1.00?  If it does, that would likely be the reason why your MI Schedule 1 reflects $1.00 of gross interest and dividends.

We do not know what entries exist on your federal return; however, if you are filing a return reflecting $0 in adjusted gross income, there is guidance from the IRS on how such returns should be prepared.  In this regard, the IRS has advised tax preparation service companies that taxpayers filing a return reflecting $0 in adjusted gross income, that such returns should reflect the following entries in order to allow such returns to be e-filed:

(1) $1 as taxable interest on line 2b of the form;

(2) $1 as total income on line 9 of the form; and

(3) $1 as AGI on line 11 of the form.

[Mel-S]

GeorgeM777,

I did try to chase down the extra $1 for income in our Fed return but couldn't find it. I will try digging in again but appreciate your help.

Mel S.