Thanks for the response.  Further research on my part confirms your position.  Reg. Section 1.199A-3(b) (1) (iii) cites the following: "For example, if an individual owns an interest in a PTP, and for the taxable year is allocated a distributive share of net loss which is disallowed under the passive activity rules of section 469, such loss is not taken into account for purposes of section 199A."  Not the way it was handled in Lacerte last year.  Appears they got it right this year.  Will deal with amendments as warranted.