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February 9, 2023
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Resolving 1120S diagnostic related to distributions in excess of basis

  • February 9, 2023
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Hello,

I'm receiving a diagnostic related to distributions that my client took in excess of her basis. I understand that this excess distribution needs to be shown on Form 8949 as a capital gain on her personal return. But I'm not sure how to resolve the diagnostic on her 1120S.

The diagnostic is as follows:

"The amount of distributions entered on Schedule K, line 16d is greater than the total net balance available for distribution in all of the Schedule M-2 accounts by $****. This amount of excess distributions has reduced the ending balance of Retained Earnings on Schedule L, line 24."

Can anyone help me with the steps to resolve this?

Thank you!

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Best answer by PhoebeRoberts

That diagnostic is informational. Nothing to resolve.

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PhoebeRoberts
Intuit Community Champion
February 9, 2023

That diagnostic is informational. Nothing to resolve.

Level 3
February 9, 2023

Ah, ok. Thank you!