Form 8881 print requirements
If the return is not 1120S and the only data entry is for pass-through or passive credits, the form will not print if the option to suppress the source credit is marked on "
Organizer
, Credits
, General Business Credit
, Print and Compute Options
To print, calculate, or suppress Form 8881: Credit for Small Employer Pension Plan:
Option #1
:- In Organizer, selectCredits, then8881 - Employer Startup Costs.
- Enter the data on this screen.
- On the same screen, clear the checkbox to suppress the form when the only source for a credit is from pass-through.
Option #2
:- In Organizer, selectIncome and Deductions, thenPass-Through Entity.
- SelectPass-Through Entity, then[name], thenPass-Through Entity.
- Select theCredits/Tax Preftab and go tosmall employer pension startup costand populate the data.
Option #3
:- In Organizer, selectCredits, thenGeneral Business Credit.
- SelectGeneral Business Credit Parts III and V, then select thePart III line 1a - 1otab.
- Go to thePart III line 1J - Form 8881, Part Isection and enter the information on this screen.
