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SureFire Individual Return Sch C - Cannot get the Sch C income for MA to flow to MA return and compute the tax - Business income from two different states one state he is a resident in CT state and non-resident in MA state

🔍 SureFire Individual Return Sch C - Cannot get the Sch C income for MA to flow to MA return and compute the tax

Scenario: Business income from two different states—one state where the taxpayer is a resident (CT) and another state where the taxpayer is a non-resident (MA).

This guide explains what to do when the Sch C income for MA does not flow correctly to the MA return and you need MA to compute the tax.

⚠️ Before You Begin

You will need to know:

The exact amount of income for the MA Sch C (if available)
Each category of expense for the MA Sch C
If you do not know the exact amounts, you will use the NR apportionment worksheet on line 13 of the MA 1-NY/PY

📊 Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Confirm you have Sch C amounts for both states

If the Sch C is from both states, you will need to know the exact amount of income and each category of expense.

Step 2: Add the MA Sch C to the return

Add the MA Sch C to the return at the top of the page. Enter the copy number—info will flow from the Federal Sch C.

Step 3: Override the MA Sch C amounts

You will need to override the MA Sch C and enter the exact amount of income and each category of expense.

Step 4: If you do not know the exact amounts, use the NR apportionment worksheet

If you do not know the exact amount, use the NR apportionment worksheet on line 13 of the MA 1-NY/PY.

Step 5: Override amount on 8a to enter the allocated amount

Note that in this case, you will need to override amount on 8a to enter the allocated amount.

Step 6: Check e-file acceptance for MA

Not sure if MA will accept via e-file, may have to paper file return.

❌ Troubleshooting Note

If MA is not computing correctly, the most common cause in this scenario is that you must override the MA Sch C and (when needed) use the NR apportionment worksheet and override amount on 8a with the allocated amount.

📞 Still Need Help?

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Phone: 1-800-516-9442

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