Set customized client complexity values
If you want to override the default complexity values in UltraTax CS, you can set your own customized values for specific forms and schedules, as well as for entity-specific details such as the number of shareholders, partners, or beneficiaries.
To customize the complexity values UltraTax CS uses for calculating the Client Complexity Factor, complete the following steps.
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This process may vary slightly across different entity types.
- SelectSetup, then[Entity](for example, 1040 Individual). In theProduct Informationwindow, selectClient Complexityin theOthergroup box.
- In theFederal Returnslist on theReturns & Productstab, enter the desired complexity values for the federal returns included in the current entity (such as 1040A or 1040EZ) in theValuecolumn.
- In theState Returnslist, enter the complexity values you want for the state tax returns for the current entity in theValuecolumn.
- Use the fields in theSpecially countedgroup box to enter the complexity value for items such as the assets, shareholders, beneficiaries, or partners included in the return.
- Use theFederal Input Screenstab to assign customized complexity values to specific federal input screens. Expand a folder and select the desired input screen, then enter the values you want in theValue,Per Unit Value, andMaximum Valuefields.