How do I elect the "Safe Harbor" for Rental Real Estate for Section 199A in a business return using worksheet view?

• Article Type:
• How To
• Last Modified:
• 11/05/2022

Procedure

On release 2018.02070 (2018-2.7) an option was added for this election.

1. Go to Income/Deductions > Qualified Business Income (Section 199A) worksheet.
2. In section 1 - General, select Produce "Safe Harbor" election (field 4).
3. Calculate the return.

• Note: This election will print with the government copy, and will appear after the 1065 return. It will not print in the federal elections.