The video below explains how to export Schedule K-1 data from a business return to another return using CCH Axcess™ Tax or CCH® ProSystem fx® Tax.


The export process is completed using three steps:

• Step 1: Setup The Export In The Source Return
• Step 2: Export The Data
• Step 3: Open The Target Return

Step 1: Setup The Export In The Source Return - [Return] 

Based on the return type, do one of the following:

For a Partnership 1065 Return

1. Go to General > Return Options.
   • Select Section 7 - Export Options.
     • In Lines 1-3 - Export Options, enter applicable export information.
2. Go to Partners > Partner Information.
   • Click Detail, located in the upper left corner of the Partner Summary grid.
   • Select Section 5 -  Export Partner Information to 1040 / 1041 / 1065 / 1120 / 1120S.
     • In Line 1 - Export Option, use the drop-down to select the appropriate option.
     • In Line 2 - TSJ on 1040, enter the Taxpayer, Spouse, or Joint code on 1040 if applicable.
     • In Line 3 - Client ID of target return, use the lookup feature (double-click or click F4) to choose the client ID of the return you are exporting the K-1 data to.
     • In Line 4 - Activity number on target return, enter the corresponding activity number of the passthrough on the return you are exporting to.
3. Calculate the return.

For an S Corporation 1120S Return

1. Go to General > Return Options.
   • Select Section 7 - Export Options.
     • In Lines 1-3 - Export Options, enter applicable export information.
2. Go to Shareholders > Shareholders Information.
   • Click Detail, located in the upper left corner of the Shareholder Summary grid.
   • Select Section 4 - K-1 Export Options.
     • In Line 1 - TSJ (Applies to exports to 1040 returns only), enter the Taxpayer, Spouse, or Joint code if applicable.
     • In Line 2 - Client ID, use the lookup feature (double-click or click F4) to choose the client ID of the return you are exporting the K-1 data to.
     • In Line 3 - K-1 activity number, enter the corresponding activity number of the passthrough on the return you are exporting to.
     • In Line 4 - Export Option, use the drop-down to select the appropriate option.
3. Calculate the return.

For a Fiduciary 1041 Return

1. Go to Beneficiaries > Beneficiary Information.
   • Click Detail, located in the upper left corner of the Beneficiary Summary grid.
   • Select Section 3 - Export Beneficiary Information  to 1040 / 1041 / 1065 / 1120 / 1120S.
     • In Line 1 - Export Option, use the drop-down to select the appropriate option.
     • In Line 2 - TSJ on 1040, enter the Taxpayer, Spouse, or Joint code on 1040 if applicable.
     • In Line 3 - Entity Type, use the drop-down to select the appropriate option.
     • In Line 4 - Client ID of target return, use the lookup feature (double-click or click F4) to choose the client ID of the return you are exporting the K-1 data to.
     • In Line 5 - Activity number on target return, enter the corresponding activity number of the passthrough on the return you are exporting to.
2. Calculate the return.

Note: Grantor trusts are not able to use this option.

Step 2: Export The Data - [Return] 

Option 1: Manually Create the K-1 Export File.

• For CCH Axcess™ Tax.
  • On the Ribbon, Go to Import / Export.
  • Under Export, Click K-1 Data > K-1 Data to Other Returns.
• For CCH® ProSystem fx® Tax.
  • On the Menu Bar, Go to File > Export > K-1 Data to Other Returns.

Option 2:​ Create the K-1 Export File During Calculation.
Note: This option is only available for Partnership 1065 and S Corporation 1120S returns.

1. Go to General > Return Options.
   • Select Section 7 - Export Options.
     • In Line 2 - Create Schedule K-1 export files during calculation, use the drop-down to select Yes.
2. Calculate the return.

Step 3: Open The Target Return - [Return] 

Once the export files have been created, open the target return to begin the import process.

1. On the Import K-1 Files into the return window, select items in the Import files pane and click Add.
2. Once all the desired import files are added to the Files selected for import pane, click OK.
3. On the K-1 Import File Log window, review the log to verify the K-1s imported and see any import errors.
4. Click Print or Close to exit the log report.