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Why can't I add decimals in Acrobat?

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May 24, 2020
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I'm trying to put down numbers for a tax return, but I can only use whole numbers. What gives?

Why can't I put down anything such as $100.59? Why does this have to the all whole numbers?

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Correct answer jane-e

I guess if your accountant is inisting using whole numbers is the correct way that would be alright.

I will call tax Canada about this.

I just think that being exact would make sense, but I guess I'll find out soon.

"I just think that being exact would make sense"

I agree wholeheartedly! My accountant does not and tells me every year that the IRS wants whole dollars only.

Cheers,

Jane

jane-e

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Hi

The U.S. tax office also wants only whole dollars. The answer to your question, though, is because the creator of the form chose Zero for the number of decimal places. If the form is locked for editing, then the properties cannot be changed.

~ Jane

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tonjunAuthor

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Where do I find 'text field properties'?

The closest thing to that I found was 'preference'.

Bernd Alheit

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You can't change the format of fields in Acrobat Reader.

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Check the rules of your tax office. The UK tax office wants only whole pounds, for example. The form you are using might be trying to protect you from putting info that would lead to the return being rejected...

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tonjunAuthor

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Hi, I don't think this would apply to me in Canada.

But I guess I should call tax Canada.

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