Schedule M answers...From IRS

[Elrod]

We have received numerous e-file returns in which the Form 1040, Schedule M was completed incorrectly causing high fallout to the Error Resolution System (ERS). E-file returns that fallout to ERS may cause a delay in the processing for 2 to 3 weeks. The YES and NO boxes should be checked per the Schedule M line instructions. If the NO box is checked on line 10 or line 11 of the Schedule M, please do not enter an amount on either line.

On a joint return, if both spouses received an economic recovery payment in 2009, check the YES box and enter $500 on line 10 of the Schedule M. Then, if both spouses received a government pension or annuity in 2009, check the YES box and enter -0- on line 11.

On a joint return, if only one spouse received an economic recovery payment in 2009, check the YES box and enter $250 on line 10 of the Schedule M. Then, if the other spouse received a government pension or annuity in 2009, check the YES box and enter $250 on line 11.

On other than a joint return, if the taxpayer received an economic recovery payment in 2009, check the YES box and enter $250 on line 10 of the Schedule M. Then, if the taxpayer also received a government pension or annuity in 2009, check the YES box and enter -0- on line 11.

[chuck]

14 lines on form so litle to answer yet so many problems???

[David1980]

14 lines on form so litle to answer yet so many problems???

Any form that asks the taxpayer if they got money, and if the taxpayer says yes it reduces their refund, is going to have a lot of people answering it incorrectly. IMO.