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why are my distributions in section L of K-1 being added and not deducted

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Help please! I am new to ProConnect and doing multi year returns for a client.  The distributions on K-1 in Part III box 19 are correctly showing a negative (eg -1,000).  However, in Part II, box L, the partner capital account analysis is adding the distributions to their balance. 

How it is showing up and calculating on the K-1:

Beginning cap: -0- (first year return)

Capital contributed: 12700

Current year increase/decrease: -8033

Distributions: 8035

Ending Capital: 12702

Shouldn't it show at least a zero basis if not showing the correct math of -3368? How do I fix? Thank you for any help!

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Best answer by PhoebeRoberts

Distributions in Box 19 should be a positive number.

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PhoebeRoberts
Intuit Community Champion
December 1, 2021

Distributions in Box 19 should be a positive number.

stantennAuthor
Level 2
December 1, 2021

That explains why it is adding it back.  Thank you!

sjrcpa
Level 15
December 1, 2021

And remember that the tax basis capital account is not basis. Capital account can be negative. Basis cannot.

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