I guess if I put the negative amount in 2 places it does make the Sch K, Balance Sheet, M-1 and M-2 come out right:

Screen 31.1/Schedule M-1/Non-deductible Expense Other

AND

Screen 27/Other Sch K Items / Non-deductible expense line 16c(A)

There has to be a lot of people running into this and Lacerte saying to put a negative amount in to fix this is pretty disappointing. Just seems like this is a pretty common credit this year and it should be fixed by now. Thank you for your reply - I really appreciate it!!