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The following diagnostic is generating:

The spouse's deduction for contributions to a qualified plan was disallowed due to the lack of self-employment income.

Solution:

The return includes a qualified retirement plan contribution (such as a Keogh or SEP plan) for the spouse, but there is no self-employment income reported for the spouse. Contributions to these plans must be based on net self-employment earnings.

How to fix:

If the spouse has valid self-employment income, ensure it's properly entered (e.g., on a Schedule C or F).

If the spouse does not have self-employment income, remove or correct the retirement plan contribution to eliminate the disallowed deduction.

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