Get answers to frequently asked questions about 1041 passthrough credits.
Where do I enter backup withholding?
To enter Backup Withholding from a 1099-INT:
- Go to Input Return ⮕ Income ⮕ Interest Income.
- Enter applicable income amounts.
- Locate the Tax Withheld subsection.
- Enter the tax withheld in, Federal income tax withheld.
To enter Backup Withholding from a 1099-DIV:
- Go to Input Return ⮕ Income ⮕ Dividend Income.
- Enter applicable income amounts.
- Locate the Tax Withheld subsection.
- Enter the tax withheld in, Federal income tax withheld.
To enter Backup Withholding from a Fiduciary K-1:
- Go to Input Return ⮕ Income ⮕ Passthrough K-1's
- Select the Lines 12-20 tab.
- Scroll down to the Credits (15) section.
- Enter the amount in, Estimated taxes credited from Trust (1041)(13)(A).
To enter Backup withholding from entities other than trust:
- Go to Input Return ⮕ Credits ⮕ Other Credits and Withholding ⮕ Other Credits and Withholding
- Enter the amount in, Backup withholding form 1099 [A].
ProConnect will automatically enter the backup withholding on the 1041 Line 24e. To pass the credit to the beneficiary per return:
- Go to Input Return ⮕ Beneficiary/Grantor Info. ⮕ Schedule K-1 Distribution Options.
- Enter a 2 in, Credits: 1= in fiduciary, 2= prorate to beneficiary [O].
In a Final year return, the Back Up Withholding will flow to the Schedule K-1, line 13 code B.