Entering a K-1 capital gain (loss) and ordinary gain (loss) in Lacerte

Below are solutions to entering capital gain (loss) and ordinary gain (loss) from a passthrough partnership K-1 or a passthrough S corporation K-1 in the Individual module.

Follow these steps to enter a capital gain (loss) and ordinary gain (loss) from a passthrough partnership K-1:

1. Go to Screen 20, Passthrough K-1's.
2. Under Passthrough K-1's in the left navigation panel, select Partnership Information.
3. Scroll down to the Part III - (Lines 1-10)- Partner's Share of Current Year Income (Loss) section.
4. Enter the capital gain (loss) in (9a) Net long-term capital gain (loss) or (9a) Passive long-term capital gain (loss).
5. Enter the ordinary gain (loss) in (10) Net section 1231 gain (loss) or (10) Passive net section 1231 gain (loss).

Follow these steps to enter a capital gain (loss) and ordinary gain (loss) from a passthrough S corporation K-1:

1. Go to Screen 20, Passthrough K-1's.
2. Under Passthrough K-1's in the left navigation panel, select S Corporation Information.
3. Scroll down to the Part III - (Lines 1-9)- Shareholder's Share of Current Year Income (Loss) section.
4. Enter the capital gain (loss) in (8a) Net long-term capital gain (loss) or (8a) Passive net long-term capital gain (loss).
5. Enter the ordinary gain (loss) in (9) Net section 1231 gain (loss) or (9) Passive net section 1231 gain (loss).

Follow these steps to manually add details:

1. Go to Screen 47, Client Notes.
2. Select Statement under Print As from the left navigation panel.
3. Enter a title referencing the K-1 and any necessary details.