How do we enter the Unemployment Insurance Exclusion ($10,200)?

[dndngh]

Can we access the Unemployment Compensation worksheet? Can we get to 1040 Sch 2 line 8?

[BobKamman]

Here is the latest from Intuit

https://proconnect.intuit.com/community/form-1099-g/help/common-questions-on-the-unemployment-compen... 

[itonewbie]

Stay tuned.  Since you can't override Sch 1, Line 8 in ProConnect Tax, you'd need to wait for the program to be updated:

https://proconnect.intuit.com/community/form-1099-g/help/common-questions-on-the-unemployment-compen...

[Hawk26 · Accepted solution]

If  you don't want to wait for the forms to be updated, the IRS bulletin indicates you can enter the exclusion amount as a negative on line #8.  Just ensure you're compliant with the new regulations just issued,

[dndngh]

Thank you for the prompt useful help.

[itonewbie]

@dndngh @Hawk26 As I said, you can't override Sch 1, Line 8 in ProConnect Tax.  Not sure how you can enter a negative number as @Hawk26 suggested.

[dndngh]

I think it best to wait - as you suggested. Thanks 

[Hawk26]

Go to the form "Other Income Statement - Schedule 1, Line 8"... scroll down to line 24, Other Taxable Income, and enter the description "Federal & State Unemployment Compensation"... then enter the excludable portion of the unemployment compensation.

Review Schedule 1 and you should see an off-setting amount for the unemployment compensation.

[Hawk26]

Below response revised to include "AS A NEGATIVE AMOUNT."

Go to the form "Other Income Statement - Schedule 1, Line 8"... scroll down to line 24, Other Taxable Income, and enter the description "Federal & State Unemployment Compensation"... then enter the excludable portion of the unemployment compensation AS A NEGATIVE AMOUNT.

Review Schedule 1 and you should see an off-setting amount for the unemployment compensation.

[rc4]

When entering the negative amount in the other income line 8 you cannot e-file the NJ returns  how do you get the NJ return to e-file with a negative 

[dndngh]

Hello, I appreciate your help and patience. I am having trouble getting into the form. I've looked in all the sections and have searched for Other Income - Statement 1, line 8. No luck. 

[Hawk26]

I'm also from NJ...

The negative UC from the Federal 1040 does to flow to the 1040-NJ... at least not on my returns.

[rc4]

The negative amount does not flow to NJ 1040 on return but I get a diagnostics that the return cannot be efiled and must be filed by paper return