I have several State K1s and I am trying to determine if I need to file tax returns for those states related to my S&R Real Estate Fund K1. How do I determine if I need to file state tax returns? What should I be looking at in the state K1 forms provided by the partnership?
Each K1 is going to look a little different so I would not be able to tell you a specific line item to look at. However, there should be a column that allocates income and adjustments to that state. Add up your income and your addbacks for each state and review the filing requirements for that state. Addbacks could be section 179 depreciation that is allowed on the federal return and not the state return.
Even if you are under the filing requirement, you would also file if you have withheld tax for that state. If you don't, you could leave potential refunds on the table. The cost of filing the state return should be less than the potential refund in this case.
**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
TurboTax Live Full Service Tax Expert