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Form 8916-A print requirements

To print Form 8916-A, Federal Supplemental Attachment to Schedule M-3:
  1. In the
    Tax Forms
    , select
    Federal
    , then the
    Schedule M-3 and 8916-A
    folder.
  2. Go to the
    8916-A, Page 1
    tab.
  3. Ensure
    Part 1
    , make sure
    Line 8
    has a value.
  4. Alternatively, go to the
    8916-A, Page 2
    tab.
  5. Make sure
    Part II
    ,
    Line 6
    has a value.
  6. Make sure
    Part III
    ,
    Line 5
    has a value.
  7. Do a full recompute, then print the return.
If the form isn't printing, make sure it isn't suppressed:
  1. In the
    Organizer
    , select
    Balance Sheet and Reconciliation
    folder.
  2. Then go to the
    Sch C, Sch M-3 and Form 8916-A
    ,
    Sch C, M-3 and Form 8916-A
    folder.
  3. Go to the
    Sch M-3 and Form 8916-A Options
    tab.
  4. In the
    General Options
    section, make sure the
    Do not compute Schedule M-3, Parts II and III
    checkbox isn't selected.
  5. Also, make sure the Schedule M-3 is printing to print this form.
  6. Do a full recompute, then print the return.
Schedule L, line 21, column (d) doesn't match Schedule M-2, line 9. How is the end of tax year capital calculated on Form 1065, Page 5, Schedule L, line 21? Why is the amount not flowing from the Partners capital accounts (for review only) field in
Organizer
Balance Sheet and Reconciliation
Sch L
Liabilities/Capital
?
Any amounts entered under
Organizer
Balance Sheet and Reconciliation
Sch L
Liabilities/Capital
tab in
Partners capital accounts (for review only)
are for review only and don't transfer to Schedule L, line 21.
Form 1065, Page 5, Schedule L, line 21 is a computed field:
Beginning of tax year Partners' Capital
is calculated by subtracting the sum of lines 15 through 20 from line 14 under column (b).
End of tax year Partners' Capital
is calculated by subtracting the sum of lines 15 through 20 from line 14 under column (d).
How can Schedule M-2 contributions/distributions be entered?
Partner contributions and distributions can be entered in the Organizer in either
Balance Sheet and Reconciliation
Sch M-2
Contribution/Distribution
tab or
Partner Information
Partner by Partner Data
Columnar Partner Entry
Contributions/Distributions
tab or
Partner Information
Common Partner Data
Contributions/Distributions
tab. If data entered on these screens isn't flowing to
Tax Forms
1065 Page 5
Schedule M-2
, check the following items:
  • Make sure
    Enable Partner Allocations
    is marked in the
    Enable Partner Allocations
    folder.
  • Make sure there are partner numbers for each partner in the
    Partner Information
    Partner by Partner Data
    screens.
  • Make sure there are beginning ratios for each partner in the
    Partner Information
    Partner by Partner Data
    screens.
  • If there are no beginning ratios, the contribution/distribution need to be specially allocated.
Why is Schedule M-2, line 1 not reflecting the correct amount?
To populate Schedule M-2, Line 1 for "Balance at beginning of year", there need to be partners entered in the Organizer with valid partner numbers and beginning capital. If you are using the
Direct K-1 Import
feature, there may not be partners in the Organizer. In this case, go to
Organizer
Partner Information
Common Partner Data
Direct K-1 Import
tab and mark
Enable Direct K-1 Import to replace the computed Schedule K-1s
under the
Enable Electronic K-1 Filing
section. This option will sum the partners' beginning capital balances from their Schedules K-1 and populate the Schedule M-2, Line 1.
This option will also trigger the Schedule M-2, Lines 2 and 6 to populate with the total amount of Contributions and Distributions from the Direct K-1 Import. For 2008 and prior returns, the Schedule M-2 (except for Line 1) will need to be overridden on
Tax Forms
when using the Direct K-1 Import.
Federal
1065-U.S.
1065, Page 5
Schedule M-2 Line 1
Balance at the beginning of the year doesn't match last year's ending capital.
The amount on Schedule M-2 does roll over from year-to-year. Instead, the amount pulls from
Organizer
Partner Information
Partner by Partner Data
Columnar Partner Entry
Beginning Capital
tab.
Schedule M-1
Line 1
for 1065 return is incorrect.
Navigate to
Tax Forms
Federal
1065 - US Partnership Return of Income
Page 5
Schedule M-1
Line 1 is calculated backwards, starting with Income (loss) on Schedule M-1, Line 9 and working backwards to arrive at net income per books.
note
Drill down on
Form 1065
Page 5
Schedule M-1
Line 1
in Tax Forms to see a workpaper for this calculation.
If Schedule M-1, Line 1 is not correct, first verify that your income (loss) amounts on
Form 1065
Page 4
Schedule K
Lines 1-11
and
Schedule K
Lines 12 through 13d and 16p
are correct. Once these are correct, then the starting point on Schedule M-1 Line 9 is correct.
Once Schedule M-1 Line 9 is correct, verify your adjustment amounts on
Schedule M-1
Lines 2-8
and make any necessary changes.

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