Yes, the bottom line to Sch C will be exactly the same.

I worry if I don't present MA Sch C correctly, there could be audit problems in the future.

I've tried to stir interest in this issue with the MA Society of CPAs, but other softwares (specifically Pro FX) apparently allow separate State and Fed Sch C so this is not an issue for CPAs using those softwares.

It would be great if ProSeries had the facility to allow separate State and Fed Sch C.  This can't be the only instance of different treatments of business issues at State and Fed level (bonus depreciation is one example of different treatments.)

Thanks for your response.