Why does Form 8615, Parent's Schedule D and Investment Interest Smart Worksheet reject zero for "ParentsNetLTGain"? I'm getting an error for this, Line B.

[dtbaietto2]

The line references to get the value from SchD line 15 or Qual Div/CapGn worksheet line 3, but I have both of those as zero in my return.  I don't understand why the tool is rejecting zero.

[LinaJ2020]

Are you choosing the Pre-TCJA or TCJA rate?  Try to just leave them blank instead of zeros. 

@dtbaietto2

[dtbaietto2]

Hi @LinaJ2020 .

Indeed, leaving the entry blank prevents the Error.  I was going back through the Interview to see the exact wording of the instructions:

If Schedule D, Line 15 is a gain, enter the amount on this line.

If Schedule D, Line 15 is a loss, do not enter an amount on this line and leave the line blank.

So, I was assuming zero was needed, as I was not considering zero as a "loss".  Thanks for the help.

[LinaJ2020]

Glad to hear that.  You are very welcome!

@dtbaietto2