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Level 1
posted Mar 2, 2024 5:42:20 PM

Unable to remove random character on Schedule C Other Expenses

I am trying to e-file (Desktop version - Mac OS) and I get an error that I need to remove preceding characters on Schedule C Other Expenses.  There is a red \ in the field. When I click to remove it, I get a beep and cannot remove or replace.  It will not allow me to e-file. I have always e-filed. Please help

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Level 15
Mar 2, 2024 6:00:30 PM

@ pdon123 

Two things to try:

Try going into Forms Mode and look for Schedule C Worksheet (not the actually Sched C form).   It may be called "Sched C Wks."   If you can't edit/remove the random character there, or if you still get an error message, then you'll need to go back to the Business Expenses section and go to the interview screen for the Schedule C, Part V, "other expenses" and remove it there.

 

See this thread on how to edit/remove Schedule C, Part V expenses.  It was originally from a few years ago, but also includes some recent posts in the last couple of days.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/re-did-you-originally-have-some-transferred-in-expenses-from/01/3233471

 

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Level 15
Mar 2, 2024 6:00:30 PM

@ pdon123 

Two things to try:

Try going into Forms Mode and look for Schedule C Worksheet (not the actually Sched C form).   It may be called "Sched C Wks."   If you can't edit/remove the random character there, or if you still get an error message, then you'll need to go back to the Business Expenses section and go to the interview screen for the Schedule C, Part V, "other expenses" and remove it there.

 

See this thread on how to edit/remove Schedule C, Part V expenses.  It was originally from a few years ago, but also includes some recent posts in the last couple of days.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/re-did-you-originally-have-some-transferred-in-expenses-from/01/3233471

 

Level 1
Mar 2, 2024 6:07:48 PM

THANK YOU!

Level 15
Mar 3, 2024 5:09:54 AM

@pdon123   You're welcome.   Good luck!