Error: S-corporation Basis Schedule required
You'll get this diagnosis if the basis schedule for S-corporation isn't attached to the electronically filed return as a PDF.
Error Message
S-corporation Basis Schedule is Required in E-file: Based on data entry, the basis schedule for S-corporation [Entity Name] must be attached to the electronically filed return as a PDF. The predefined title, Shareholder Basis Worksheet, can be selected when adding the PDF attachment(s) in Organizer\E-file\Attachments\Summary. After attaching the PDF file, go to Organizer\E-file\Attachments\ Additional PDF requirements, and check the applicable box to eliminate this diagnostic.
Solution
- Go to .
- SelectDetail K-1 Informationon Line 28A to go toWorkpaper: Line 28 K-1 Information.
- Verify the basis computation requirement. If theColumn (e) - Check If Basis Comp Is Requiredcheckbox is selected, the S-corporation basis is being calculated and the basis schedule is required to be attached as a PDF.noteIf GoSystem calculates the S-corporation basis, the system will print the basis schedule with Schedule E if any of the following fields have data:
- Shareholder's Basis Worksheet - Line 6 Distributions;
- Shareholder's Basis Worksheet - Line 9 Nondeductible expenses, depletion, business credits;
- Shareholder's Basis Worksheet - Line 11 Allowable loss and deductions;
- Shareholder Loan Basis Worksheet - Line 4 Principal portion of debt repayment;
- Shareholder Loan Basis Worksheet - Line 13 Nondeductible expenses in excess of stock basis;
- Shareholder Loan Basis Worksheet - Line 15 Allowable losses in excess of stock basis;
- If the checkbox on the Activity Information is marked S-corporation stock was disposed and/or force Schedule E, page 2, S-corporation basis computation is required checkbox.
- If this checkbox is marked incorrectly, unmark the checkbox:
- Go to .
- Go to the K-1 name in the 2nd grid then selectPartnership/S-Corporation Print Detailand clear theBasis Comp is Requiredcheckbox.
- Do a full recompute, then print.
- If the checkbox is marked correctly, attach the PDF:
- Select .
- Attach the S-Corporation Basis Schedule PDF.
- Go to .
- SelectS-Corporation Basis Schedule.
- Do a full recompute, then print.