Answered: Can I e-file a 1040X when the original taxable income amount is zero? I keep getting the diagnostic that the original or corrected amount cannot be negative.

Anonymous · ‎08-17-2023

Technically, the standard deduction reduces AGI below zero but even when I enter "0" I get the same critical diagnostic.

sjrcpa · ‎08-17-2023

Are you entering "-1" for zero?

The more I know, the more I don't know.

sjrcpa · ‎08-17-2023

Are you entering "-1" for zero?

The more I know, the more I don't know.

Can I e-file a 1040X when the original taxable income amount is zero? I keep getting the diagnostic that the original or corrected amount cannot be negative.