State returns

[408mcelderry]

I downloaded 2 state returns, IA and NE. My state of residency is IA with no income from NE. Why am I required to complete the NE return before filing electronically?

NE will be used by my children 

[JamesG1]

You stated "NE will be used by my children."

Will you be preparing tax returns for dependent children?  Please clarify.

Something in the software is directing a review of the Nebraska state tax return.  Review your or your spouse's entries under My Info.

• Click on My Info down the left side of the screen.
• Click Edit to the right of your name and / or your spouse's name.
• Review the entries under State of residence (on December 31, 2022) and I lived in another state.

Does a W-2 or other income have a reference to Nebraska?

• Down the left side of the screen, click on Federal.
• Down the left side of the screen, click on Wages & Income.
• Select Edit / Add to the right of Job (W-2).
• Select Edit to the right of the W-2.
• Review lines 15 through 20 for state information.

@408mcelderry 

[408mcelderry]

I deleted all Ne tax forms except the information worksheet which I could not delete.  I verified the single W2 has no NE income. The NE info worksheet Part II has an X in the box next to NONRESIDENT.  When I run check ERRORS, NE schedule III line 1ab requires wages. My workaround is to add a $1.00 to this line.  No NE errors.