How to enter Illinois PTE tax in Lacerte

This article will help you report the elective pass-through entity tax (sometimes called PTE, PTET, PET, or SALT workaround) and the resulting credit.

For more PTE resources, check out our dedicated Tax topics page where you'll find a list of all PTE states and the respective content for each.

To claim the credit on an Individual return:

1. Go to Screen 53.071, Illinois Credits.
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the input and enter the amount from form K-1-P, line 53a, in Pass-through entity tax credit.

The credit will flow to form IL-1040, step 8.

To generate the PTE for a Partnership:

1. Go to Screen 37.071, Illinois Miscellaneous Information.
2. Scroll down to the Pass-through Entity Tax (PTE) section.
3. Check the box for Electing to file and pay Pass-through Entity Tax.

The program will calculate the PTE Income Worksheet and print the result on form IL-1065, step 8, line 60. The credit for each partner will also flow to Schedule B, page 2, and be reported on their respective Sch K-1-P.

To generate the PTE for an S-Corporation:

1. Go to Screen 43.071, IL Ordinary Income Adjustments.
2. Scroll down to the Pass-through Entity Tax (PTE) section.
3. Check the box for Electing to file and pay Pass-through Entity Tax.

The program will calculate the PTE Income Worksheet and print the result on form IL-1120, step 8, line 60. The credit for each partner will also flow to Schedule B, page 2, and be reported on their respective Sch K-1-P.