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Amend; it affects each partner's basis. State that correction is to allocation of distribs only and total distributions are unchanged. You don't want rhis to be a case of inconsistent treatment by partners vs partnership.

I found a mistake on the K-1s for a corporate return I filed. The distribution amount listed in box 16, code D is wrong for each shareholder is incorrect. The sum of the two numbers is correct and matches page 3's amount on the 1120S, but the actual amount of each shareholder's individual distribution is incorrect. Would you amend only to correct the amounts in Part III, Box 16D amount? Or just give the shareholder's the corrected K-1 amounts so they can file their personal returns with accurate information?

And that's just for those who filed before 5/17/21. If you filed later, even without an extension, you have 3 years from the filing date.

The IRS made quite a few announcements that May 17, 2024 was the date.

schirallicpa, as Abby explained, you would have until the date in June 2024 to get it to the IRS. A moot point now, but IRS extended the due date of the 2020 returns for everyone to May 17, 2021, so wouldn't the 3 year portion of the rule take that to May 17, 2024 or was there additional guidance that said to use the earlier date of April? As I said, a moot point now for this case, but I'd like to know either way.

When to file an amended return Generally, you must file an amended return within 3 years after the date you filed your original return or 2 years after the date you paid the tax, whichever is later. If you filed early, count from the April tax deadline. But remember that it must be RECEIVED by the 3 year deadline. Of course, efiling makes this easier.

Client was not able to obtain a birth certificate or SS# for child they adopted in late 2020. The only recently recieved it. Can I still go back? They filed 2020 in June 2021 on extension. I keep finding that the deadline would have been April 15, 2024. But thought if they filed extension they could file amended up until the extension date. TYIA

I agree, Veteran's Day is to honor all those that have served in the military. I am a veteran, but happy. My honor to all who lost a loved one.

Memorial Day is to honor those that have died while serving. It should be a solemn day of remembrance, and it was once called Decoration Day for the activity of laying wreaths and flowers on the graves of those fallen soldiers. For some of us that have lost family and friends in war, this isn't a happy day. Veteran's Day is to honor all those that have served in the military.

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY

My NY license #s roll forward, but not CT. NY requires a DL, no matter what state the DL is from, for a NY resident or NR return. CT does NOT require a DL, but claims they DO use it for ID purposes if it's included. IIRC, CO doesn't require a DL but strongly warns that refunds will be delayed or language to that effect. At least TN and FL don't have state returns. It's too late at night to remember the other states 8 I file.

The ones I have entered have all come forward. IIRC, this is one of the items you select to either roll forward or not when first creating the file for the year.

When the reporting went from paper forms to fill in and mail, to online only, they also instituted sky-high penalties for preparers who fill out forms, from client documents, in good faith, and completely true so far as they have any knowledge. At that point, I started telling clients - you do it. Not me. Nope. Nuh-uh. Not ever. Someone gives me wrong info and I have to pay? No way, no how, not ever. So yeah, I won't touch them because of possible vicious penalties.

Love it - in a horrified "this is SO true" sort of way.

Drake does not populate the DR License from the previous year. You have to re-enter it every year.

My information (from limited sources) tell me most CPAs and EAs won't touch this because of the penalties, and their E&O insurance won't cover them. Again, I'm not sure my sources are as numerous as to conclude anything...

I learned about it when I complained to support that entity returns didn't have a taxpayer info page like the 1040 had/has. Entities now have a Main Info form. I don't use it very often but it is a nice place to list information about a client that isn't a part of the return.

Line 8 of D-40 is where you enter the income you want to subtract out.

Couple moved from DC in late June 2023 to IL, so they are 50/50 DC/IL. On what form do I report 50% of their wages in DC? The moment 100% of their wages are flowing to DC. Thanks

Take a look at this post:

Thank you Abby Normal for telling us about that. Honestly, I had never seen the permanent data page before.

Thank you for the links. This is a great resource.

Auto shutdown every night using a scheduled task. You can't hack a computer that is off. Besides, most thefts are smash and grab so your computer will be powered down if stolen.

I avoided collecting DL info except for clients getting a State refund. Like Lee, I would like to limit personal information in my computer, but two (three?) years ago several of my clients' refunds were held up by the IRS for verification, so I started collecting them on anyone getting a refund. It is something of a pain to re-enter every year in ATX, so thanks for the tip. I figure as long as the license is not expired, should be good enough for the IRS.

Yep, started on another family. Every. Single. Return. has something new and different this year. Same old clients, in fact I fired a few. But my guesstimates on when I'll complete a return or when I'll get to someone #12 in my stack are way off this year due to all the new issues. I also started a load of laundry last night. Marchternity @MarchternityBot Today is March 1544, 2020. It will never end. #taxtwitter