Why aren’t your Sch E qualified? Even the instructions to the 8995 state rentals don’t necessarily have to qualify for safe harbor to qualify a Sec 161 businesses
No one here will be able to answer how the IRS assesses one's qualifications or what other information on your application may trigger a delay or denial by IRS, but you are beyond the 10-year look back for answering the question about felony convictions within the suitability check. You'll have to submit your application to find out.
No clue. Seriously, I never really looked. I just have always included the A in the federal return so that my info shows up on the 540CA and let it fly to the EFC. I will check the next time I send one.
Tom
Modesto, CA