F3801-020/020NR e-file error
This happens when the amount from Form 3801, Page 2, Line 2d doesn't match Schedule CA, section B, Line 5, Column A.
Error message
Rule Number F3801-020 California Form 3801: Federal rent/royalty/pass through income on Form 3801, page 2, line 2d does not equal federal rent/royalty/pass through income on Schedule CA, Section B, line 5, column A. If a full compute doesn't clear this diagnostic, review Form 3801 and Schedule CA.
Rule Number F3801-020NR If Form 3801, Side 2, Line 2d amount is significant, then amount must equal Schedule CA (540NR), Part II, Section B, Line 5, column A.
Solution
- Go toTax Formsand selectStatesthenCalifornia.
- In thePart-year Resident/Nonresidentfolder, select3801 - Passive Activity Loss Limitation.
- SelectAs if a resident, thenPassive Activity Loss.
- Go to thePage 2tab, and make note of the amount on Line 2d.
- Next go toTax Forms,States,California,Part-year Resident/Nonresident, and thenSch CA(540NR) - Adjustments.
- Review the amount on Part II, Section B, Line 5, Column A. If it doesn't match Form 3801, enter an override.
- Do a full re-compute, then create the e-file.