Form 1040, line 1 acronyms

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The IRS requires the presence of various literals (abbreviations) shown to the left of Form 1040, line 1, under certain circumstances. Where are the data entry points for the various literals?

Literal Literal name Folder location Data entry screen location
AB Adoption benefits Income W2, Box 12 statement dialog, code T
DCB Dependent care benefits Income W2, Box 10
DFC Deferred Compensation Income W2, Box 11
HSH Household employee income Income Income, Other income statement dialog, code 10
Various 1099M, Federal code 10, Other income field
SCH Scholarship Income Income, Other income statement dialog, code 5
Educate Eligible student information statement dialog, Scholarships and Grants in excess of Pymt Rec'd or Amt Billed
Various 1099M, Federal code 5, Other income field
SNE Special needs exclusion Credits 8839, Eligible children information statement dialog, CY Empl Benefits column
WP Workfare payments Income Income, Other income statement dialog, code 11
Various 1099M, Federal code 11, Other income field
PSO Insurance premiums for retired public safety officers Retirement 1099R, Qual. PSO exclusion field, if pre-retirement age disability is marked, distribution code 3
PYAB Prior year adoption benefits Credits 8839, Eligible children information statement dialog, CY Empl Benefits column

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