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IL1120M-1000-2 e-file error

This error occurs when Illinois Schedule M Step 2 Line 10 doesn't equal the total of all line 10 occurrences, typically due to missing descriptions or consolidation structure issues.

Error message

IL1120M-1000-2: Sch M Step 2 Line 10 must equal the total of all occurrences of Sch M Step 2 Line 10 (Amount).

Solution 1: Add missing descriptions

  1. Go to
    Tax Forms
    States
    Illinois
    Sch M-Additions and Subtractions
    Sch M, Page 1
    step 2, line 10..subview
    .
  2. Move the details entered from the Division to the Divisional Consolidation locator.
  3. Enter the Schedule M details directly in the Divisional Consolidation locator.
  4. From that member, verify a description is entered in
    Organizer
    States
    Illinois
    State Adjustments
    Additions and Subtractions
    Additions
    section.
  5. Do a Full Recompute and recreate the e-file.

Solution 2: Correct consolidation structure

If Solution 1 doesn't resolve the error, the issue may be due to incorrect consolidation structure settings.
  1. Go to
    Organizer
    States
    State and city activation/consolidation
    State and city activation/consolidation
    .
  2. In the IL row, select Column E and open the subview.
  3. Verify the consolidation structure consists of one parent, one elimination entity, and the remaining entities set as subsidiaries.
  4. Correct any entities erroneously set to "single" that should be "subsidiaries."
  5. Run reconsolidation:
    1. Step 1: Begin reconsolidation
    2. Step 4: Compute all subs
    3. Step 5: Consolidate
  6. Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.

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