How to resolve ProConnect Tax diagnostic ref. 52943

This article will help to resolve the following diagnostic:

• This return includes both an adjustment on the Federal Schedule 1 for excess loss adjustment (ELA from Form 461) and an amount of depreciation adjustment on the GA Form 500, Schedule 1. Please review the guidance on the GA Dept. of Revenue website with regard to the adjustment to the federal loss limitation on the GA return that may be required when the business income and deductions for GA differ from federal. https://dor.georgia.gov/income-tax-federal-tax-changes (ref. #52943)

To resolve, follow these steps:

1. If an adjustment is needed, go to Input Return ⮕State & Local⮕Modifications⮕GA Modifications.
2. Locate Georgia Additions, in Other, enter the proper adjustment amount.

While this is an critical informational diagnostic it won't prevent e-file transmission and doesn't clear once the adjustment is made.