SCHR-053 e-file error
Scenario
You may get the following error message when submitting a return.
Error
If Schedule R-1 Part A [StandardMethod] is present, then Line 2 column (c) [SalesApportionmentPercentage] must equal Line 1 column (b) [TotalSales] divided by Line 1 column (a) [TotalSales] multiplied by 100. Exception: If column (a) [TotalSales] and column (b) [TotalSales] are zero, then column (c) [SalesApportionmentPercentage] must be zero. (SCHR-053).
Cause
There's most likely an override for an allocation and apportionment amount on Schedule R, Side 3, Part A. You can take the following steps to check this:
- Go toTax Formsthen selectStates.
- SelectCaliforniathen565or568.
- SelectSchedule RthenSchedule R — Allocation and Apportionment.
- SelectSch R, Side 3 Part A.
Solution
- Go toOrganizerthenStates.
- SelectCaliforniathenAllocation and Apportionment.
- Make either of the following changes:
- Delete any overrides so the form calculates as intended.
- Change line 1 in columns A and B so the computation equals the apportionment percentage override amount.
- Do aFull Recompute, re-create the e-file, and resubmit the return.
