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January 13, 2026
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PA S 179 is being limited by Intuit

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  • January 13, 2026
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PA now follows UA S 179 rules but Pro Series is limiting the depreciation to limits prior to the law change.  In 2025 When entering an Auto under 6000 lbs, US allows $20,400 of S 179.  PA is limiting that amount to $2,895.

15 year life leasehold improvements that qualify for US S 179 are not being allowed S 179 for PA.  

I have taken up these issues with PA and their answer is if US allows it, it is allowed for PA.

Please fix your fixed asset module for PA in all programs, 1040, 1065, 1120, etc.

Per Jane Mc Curdy and Sue Hetrick at the PA Department of Revenue " “The cost of property commonly referred to as Section 179 Property may be treated as a deductible expense only to the extent allowable under the version of section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code in effect at the time the property is placed in service.” Note the statute refers to property “commonly referred to as Section 179 Property” which is defined in IRC 179, not Pennsylvania statute. So, generally, if property qualifies for 179 treatment for federal purposes, the same would apply for PA purposes. "

 

 

 

13 replies

malsmithAuthor
Level 3
January 13, 2026

First line is "PA now follows "US" S 179 rules"

 

 

Level 15
January 13, 2026

Assuming you are correct that it is an error, unfortunately, your post here is unlikely to get to the developers.

Sadly, I think going through the grueling process of calling and explaining the problem is usually the only way it gets anywhere.  And even then, Intuit is very slow to fix errors (if ever), especially state problems this early in the year.

I hope I'm wrong and a Moderator quickly sees this and sends it to the developers, but from what I've seen, that is uncommon.

malsmithAuthor
Level 3
January 13, 2026

I reported this last year in support and I got no response.  I reported it again today and I got "well you should check with PA as the law may have changed"  and "check your input", etc.  Support could not accept my document with my direct correspondence with the PA Department of Revenue and they cannot accept emails.  Support also said they have no contact with development.  

What nonsense!  How do you get something fixed?  When I asked Intuit why they don't fix and improve Pro Series, I was told that their programmers are busy on QuickBooks Online.  Sad, but a true answer.

This program will not even print a state depreciation report.  You have to look up every asset and make your own schedule.  The Fixed Asset Manager does not import the depreciation correctly into Pro Series.  

I have been using Pro Series for 25+ years. I am tired of having to renter data into PA that exists in the Federal module and working with deficiencies.  We were looking for new software, but we ran out of time.

Level 15
January 13, 2026

I don't know how willing your State Department of Revenue is, but if you can find the right person and inform them that Intuit tax software has been preparing incorrect PA returns for over a year and Intuit refuses to fix it (including DIY software TurboTax, which uses the same "tax engine" as ProSeries), the PA Department of Revenue may contact Intuit about the problem.

 

malsmithAuthor
Level 3
January 13, 2026

Yes and they may audit everyone too!  lol

sjrcpa
Level 15
January 14, 2026
  1. One year the state of Minnesota refused to accept any more tax returns from Intuit until the software was fixed. That got Intuir's attention. I don't think they audited the helpless taxpayers, though. @TaxGuyBill  @IRonMaN 
The more I know the more I don’t know.
IRonMaN
Level 15
January 14, 2026

Nope, never had any hassles from that memorable year.

Slava Ukraini!
Kathi_at_Intuit
Moderator
January 14, 2026

Hi @malsmith Thanks for posting in the Community about PA 179 being limited and bringing this to our attention. We have given this to our development team for further investigation. 

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malsmithAuthor
Level 3
January 14, 2026

That is great!

Kathi_at_Intuit
Moderator
January 28, 2026

Hi @malsmith No update as of yet but will keep you posted. 

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