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JMS925Level 1

IT-41 Line 6 override not working properlyNew

Fiduciary Lacerte - Indiana module.Line 6 Interest on US Government Obligations reported on federal return Override on Screen 55 not working properly.Mutual Fund reports Direct Federal Income as Dividend Income.  This income is exempt from Indiana tax. Input on Screen 16, Dividend Income, US bonds (nontaxable to state) does not show up on IT-41, Line 6 Interest on US Government Obligations reported on federal return.IT-41, Line 6 jumps to input Screen 55 (Indiana Modifications) Subtractions, Income from US Obligations.  Entered an amount as an override.  Still nothing reported on IT-41 Line 6.Called tech support and after 57 minutes troubleshooting was told it does not recognize override because there's no Interest Income on Line 1 of the federal return.  An override should be an override and the amount entered should show on IT-41, Line 6.I was told if amount was reported as Interest Income it would work properly.  This is NOT a solution!  A tax preparer should not be changing how data is reported on Form 1099 to fit Lacerte's program calculations.  As a preparer I take responsibility for any and all overrides.  I should not have to manipulate data to get the correct answer!Please correct what appears to be a programming error.  If an amount is input as an override, the program should use that amount regardless of the programmed calculation for that line item. 

DanMLevel 1

Add Automatic Carryforward tracking for Rhode Island 529 ContributionsNew

I would like to request an enhancement to Lacerte regarding the handling of Rhode Island (RI) 529 CollegeBound contributions.Rhode Island allows taxpayers to deduct up to $500 (Single) / $1,000 (MFJ) per year for 529 contributions, with unlimited carryforward of excess contributions to future years. This creates an ongoing state-level carryforward that should be tracked and applied annually.Currently in Lacerte:Contributions can be entered on Screen 51 (State Modifications)The annual deduction limit is applied correctlyHowever, there is no clear mechanism to track or carry forward unused contributionsAs a result, practitioners must:Manually track excess contributions outside of Lacerte (e.g., spreadsheets)Recalculate remaining carryforward each yearRe-enter or adjust amounts without system supportThis creates unnecessary risk of error and inconsistency, especially for long-term clients making large or recurring contributions.Notably, ProSeries and other tax software platforms already support this carryforward functionality for Rhode Island, including tracking and automatic application in subsequent years.Suggested Enhancement:Add a Rhode Island 529 contribution carryforward fieldAutomatically calculate unused contributions each yearProforma the carryforward to the following tax yearApply the annual deduction limit while reducing the carryforward balanceProvide visibility (worksheet or diagnostic) showing:Current-year contributionDeduction takenRemaining carryforwardWhy this matters:Aligns Lacerte with Rhode Island tax lawBrings parity with other Intuit products (ProSeries)Reduces manual tracking and potential errorsImproves efficiency and accuracy for tax professionalsThank you for considering this enhancement. This would significantly improve the usability of Lacerte for RI-based practitioners and clients utilizing 529 plans as part of their planning strategy.

SL1124Level 1

ProConnect Tax Advisor Tool & Data Import EnhancementsNew

1. Ability to Import Current and Prior-Year 1040 Data Prepared Outside of ProConnect for Tax PlanningPlease allow ProConnect to import current and prior-year 1040 financial data that was prepared outside of ProConnect Tax and make that data usable within the Tax Advisor tool.Currently, while prior-year data can be imported, it does not transfer into the Tax Advisor module for tax planning purposes. As a result, tax planning and advisory tools appear to be limited to clients whose tax returns were prepared entirely within ProConnect.This limitation creates a significant barrier to providing advisory services, particularly for:New clientsClients transitioning from other tax softwareProspective clients seeking planning before engaging for tax preparationEnabling full financial data imports from externally prepared returns—and allowing that data to flow into the Tax Advisor tool—would allow firms to deliver meaningful tax planning and advisory services regardless of where the return was originally prepared.2. Import Current-Year Financial Data (Not Only Personal Information)In addition, please expand import functionality to include current-year tax return financial data, not just personal information.Being able to import full current-year financial data would significantly improve client onboarding and allow firms to:Perform proactive tax planning and advisoryAnalyze filed or draft returns prepared elsewhereDemonstrate advisory value early in the client relationshipMore effectively convert and retain clients who have already filed their taxes with another providerThese enhancements would make ProConnect a stronger platform for advisory-focused firms and better support year‑round client engagement, not just tax preparation.Thank you for considering these enhancements. Expanding data import functionality would meaningfully improve ProConnect’s value for tax advisors and firms focused on planning and advisory services.

Chessie
ChessieLevel 4

Tax Organizer List of Documents to Send to PreparerNew

The Tax Organizer's List of Documents to Send to Preparer is based on prior year documents.  But it only lists income documents:  W-2, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-R, SSA-1099, K-1, and 1099-G.  It does not list A LOT of other documents that we also NEED.  Please enable it to also list the following if it was present in the prior year tax return:* IP PIN    <-- this one is super important!* 1099-NEC or 1099_MISC present in last year's return.  Either list each one or request "All 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC received".* If a Sch C or Sch E or 4835 were present, request "Sch C: list of income and expenses" etc.* If Form 7206 were present, request self-employed health insurance premiums* If Contributions present, request "Charitable contribution receipts"* 1098* Form 1099-G - Certain Government Payments.  The line is listed then, it lists the state or agency on the next line.  But I would like to see it say for example "State of IN, if any received".  I have clients, who are not tax savvy, call to say, I can't find that form!  And they won't find it if they didn't receive a state refund or government program form, such as taxable agricultural payments, for the prior year.There are more ones that would be helpful. The one that has wasted my time most is the IP PIN.  Once you obtain one, you must have it every year!Thank you for your consideration as these items on the Tax Organizer Documents List save time for tax preparers during tax season crunch time!   

EJVGLevel 1

Case:15156073438 - Critical Software Issue – Form 1040 “Main Home in the U.S.” Field Not Defaulting or Prompting (2025 Returns)New

Dear ProSeries Support Team, We are writing to formally report a critical issue affecting 2025 Form 1040 filings in ProSeries. For the 2025 tax year, the Form 1040 now includes a checkbox indicating whether the taxpayer’s (and spouse’s, if applicable) main home was in the United States for more than half of the year. This field is also reflected on IRS transcripts. However, in ProSeries: The input field (“Was taxpayer’s home in the United States for more than half of 2025?”) is not required and is not being flagged during review. If left unanswered, the return is still e-filed successfully and by default the box is NOT checked, suggesting the taxpayer's main home was NOT in the USA. The IRS transcript then reflects this as “No,” implying the taxpayer’s main home was not in the United States. This is creating a serious issue for our firm and clients: We have already filed over 200 returns where this field was not prompted or flagged. The majority of our clients are U.S.-based residents (including green card holders). IRS transcripts now incorrectly indicate that their main home was not in the U.S., which may raise concerns for immigration processes (e.g., naturalization), lending, and compliance reviews. We have confirmed: The IRS is currently unable to provide a clear correction path. This does not affect tax calculations, but it materially affects reported taxpayer residency status on official transcripts. We need immediate guidance and resolution on the following: Why is this field not required or flagged in ProSeries diagnostics? Will ProSeries implement an urgent update to: Force completion of this field, or Default it appropriately based on return data (e.g., U.S. address, residency status)? What is the recommended remediation for already filed returns? Will ProSeries provide an official statement acknowledging this issue for compliance and client documentation purposes? Given the scale and potential impact, we consider this a HIGH - PRIORITY compliance issue. We would appreciate an expedited response and clear direction on how to proceed. Sincerely,Eric [removed by moderator]SVA Tax Services

EJVGLevel 1

Critical Software Issue – Form 1040 “Main Home in the U.S.” Field Not Defaulting or Prompting (2025 Returns)New

Dear ProSeries Support Team,We are writing to formally report a critical issue affecting 2025 Form 1040 filings in ProSeries.For the 2025 tax year, Form 1040 now includes a checkbox indicating whether the taxpayer’s (and spouse’s, if applicable) main home was in the United States for more than half of the year. This field is also reflected on IRS transcripts.However, in ProSeries:The input field (“Was taxpayer’s home in the United States for more than half of 2025?”) is not required and is not flagged during diagnostics or review.If left unanswered, the return is still e-filed successfully.The IRS transcript then reflects this as “No,” implying the taxpayer’s main home was not in the United States.This behavior can create a significant issue for clients:The majority of our clients are U.S.-based residents, including green card holders.When this field is not selected, IRS transcripts may reflect incorrect residency indicators, which can raise concerns in immigration processes (e.g., naturalization), lending, and compliance reviews.We have also confirmed that:The IRS has not provided a clear correction path at this time for returns where this field was not selected.While this issue does not impact tax calculations, it may create confusion or misinterpretation when third parties (e.g., immigration authorities, lenders, or other institutions) review IRS transcripts. This introduces an avoidable reputational risk for both taxpayers and preparers relying on the accuracy of ProSeries outputs.Given the above, we request immediate guidance and clarification on the following:Why is this field not required or flagged within ProSeries diagnostics?Will ProSeries implement an urgent update to:Require completion of this field, orDefault it appropriately based on available return data (e.g., U.S. address, residency status)?Will ProSeries provide a formal written acknowledgment of this issue for compliance and client documentation purposes?Given the scale and potential impact, we consider this a high-priority compliance matter and request that this case be escalated to Product/Engineering if possible.We would appreciate an expedited response.Sincerely,Eric Garcia