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posted Apr 28, 2025 9:17:07 AM

Ready to file, but Turbo Tax says I have one problem to fix - Schedule E - Line 4 - Royalties. I have none, but they will not accept and allow me to file.

Rental information

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Expert Alumni
Apr 28, 2025 9:55:03 AM

What error are you receiving or what is the exact message?

New Member
Apr 28, 2025 10:35:07 AM

TurboTax informs me that I have one problem to fix before I can E-File my tax return. When I click 'fix the problem' they take me to Schedule E - Line 4 - Royalties where a zero exists (I have a rental home with no royalty income).

Even when I wipe out the zero on Line 4, leaving it blank, they will not allow me to E-File, continuing to say I have a problem.

It is very frustrating because I have filed with TurboTax for many years without facing this problem.

Thanks, Bill

Expert Alumni
Apr 28, 2025 10:58:21 AM

You have multiple properties (schedule E worksheets) started in TurboTax.  Delete the Royalty Property from your return to remove the error on Schedule E.    Look for the Schedule E Wks related to the royalty property.  Don't delete your rental property.   In the example below, there are 2 rental properties and one erroneous royalty property that needs deleting.   

 

How to delete forms in TurboTax Online

 

How to delete forms in TurboTax Desktop

 

You can search for rentals, then use the Jump to rentals link to be taken the summary page.