Schedule A Software issue

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March 9, 2023
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I completed Schedule A but it doesn't print. It Aldo doesn't appear in list of forms in the return. IRS will bounce this return unless the form is present. Typically it is impossible to get a human response.

Best answer by MarilynG

I was wrong in my last post. On the 1040 form, I do have an X in the MFS box. The form layout made it looked like I checked the wrong box. So I'm back to square 1. I'm considering installing the program on another computer and starting over. Any better suggestions?

In TurboTax Desktop, open FORMS, then choose 'Open Form' at the upper left. Type in Schedule A on the pop-up and choose 'Create Form'. This may create the form for you and populate with the entries you made in the program.

Another thing to try:

Open your return and select Federal Taxes
Select Deductions & Credits
When asked how you want to enter your deductions and credits, select I'll choose what I work on
Scroll all the way to the bottom of the Your 2022 Deductions & Credits screen and select Done with Deductions
Continue until you see The Standard [or Itemized] Deduction is Right for You!
Select Change my deduction and choose which one you'd like
Select Continue to apply any changes

@Thbs

rjs

Level 15

If Schedule A is not included in your tax return, it's because you are using the standard deduction, not itemized deductions. Compare Schedule A line 17 to Form 1040 line 12.

If you have further questions, please say whether you are using TurboTax Online or the CD/Download TurboTax software.

ThbsAuthor

Level 2

I'm MFS for 2 returns , using the same program. In one return Schedule A is present, in the other Schedule A is not (although the data are). On the 1040, the Schedule A deduction appears in place of the standard deduction.

rjs

Level 15

You didn't answer my question about whether you are using TurboTax Online or the CD/Download TurboTax software. I'm not sure what you mean by "using the same program." Since you are preparing two tax returns, I hope you are using the CD/Download software. If you are using TurboTax Online you cannot prepare two returns with the same account. You have to use two separate accounts.

Please keep in mind that we cannot see your tax returns or your screen. We don't know anything about you or your tax returns except what you write in your posts. Things that seem obvious to you may not be obvious to someone who has only a couple of brief messages to look at. When you say "on the 1040," it's not clear which 1040 you are talking about, since you are working on two separate tax returns.

As you are probably aware, when you file as married filing separately (MFS), if one of you uses itemized deductions the other must also use itemized deductions. You can't itemize on one return and use the standard deduction on the other return. In the Personal Info section of TurboTax for both returns, make sure you check the box that says either your spouse or you claim itemized deductions. See if checking that box resolves your Schedule A problem.