"Section 179 on multiple activities being limited" error message on Individual return
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When preparing a Form 1040 return where Form 4562: Depreciation and Amortization is involved, you may received the following error message in Final Review:
"You have elected Section 179 on multiple activities, or have a Section 179 deduction on a K-1 activity. The total amount of Section 179 you may deduct has been limited. You must reallocate the Section 179 on one or more activities. See Tax Help for Form 4562, line 12 for the details"
ProSeries generates Form 4562: 179 Limitation if the taxpayer has Section 179 deductions for multiple activities, or has pass-through Section 179 deduction entered on a Schedule K-1, be it for a Partnership or an S Corporation.
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