How to resolve Lacerte diagnostic ref. 13392 - Form IL 1040 Line 28 cannot exceed pass-through entity payments

This article will help you resolve the following critical e-file diagnostic:

• Critical E-File Diagnostic: For electronic filing, Pass-through withholding payments on Form IL-1040 cannot exceed the total pass-through entity payments from all Schedule K-1-P and Schedule K-1-Ts included in the e-file.  Please make corresponding entries in the EF section of the K-1s reporting the IL payments or paper file the return. (ref. #13392)

To resolve this diagnostic:

Follow these steps for a partnership:

1. Go to Screen 20, Passthrough K-1's.
2. Select Partnership Information from the top left Passthrough K-1's box.
3. Select Line 15 - Credits and Withholding from the lower left sections menu.
   • Select Credit for state estimates/withholding paid on or before 12/31/xx and make sure the amount is correct.
   • Select Credit for state estimates/withholding paid after 12/31/xx and make sure the amount is correct., if applicable.
4. Scroll through the lower left sections menu and select Illinois Schedule K-1-P (EF only) {IL}.
5. View the Share Percentage [xx.xxx] [MANDATORY] and make sure the information entered is correct.
6. Select Illinois Partner Share of IL Credits, Recapture and Payments {IL} from the lower left sections menu.
   • In the Payments subsection, locate Pass through withholding and confirm the amount is the total of Credit for state estimates/withholding paid on or before 12/31/xx and Credit for state estimates/withholding paid after 12/31/xx.

Follow these steps for an S-Corporation

1. Go to Screen 20, Pass-through K-1's.
2. Select S Corporation Information.
3. Select Line 13 - Credits and Withholding from the lower left sections menu.
   • Select Credit for state estimates/withholding paid on or before 12/31/xx and make sure the amount is correct.
   • Select Credit for state estimates/withholding paid after 12/31/xx and make sure the amount is correct, if applicable.
4. Scroll through the lower left sections menu and select Illinois Schedule K-1-P (EF only) {IL}.
5. View the Share Percentage [xx.xxx] [MANDATORY] and make sure the information entered is correct.
6. Select Illinois Partner Share of IL Credits, Recapture and Payments {IL} from the lower left sections menu.
   • In the Payments subsection, locate Pass through withholding and confirm the amount is the total of Credit for state estimates/withholding paid on or before 12/31/xx and Credit for state estimates/withholding paid after 12/31/xx.

For more information, refer to the Illinois Department of Revenue for Illinois Form Schedule K-1-P instructions for line 54.