If you have already entered the Section 481(a) adjustment on Form 3115 line 26, the instructions below explain how to enter the adjustment on Schedule E line 3.

To enter a Section 481(a) adjustment to income or expenses on Schedule E Supplemental Income and Loss for rental properties:

1. From within your TaxAct return (Online or Desktop), click Federal.  On smaller devices, click the menu icon in the upper left-hand corner, then select Federal.
2. Click Rent or Royalty Income in the Federal Quick Q&A Topics menu to expand the category and then click Real estate rental income
3. Click Review on the Schedule E you wish to adjust
4. Click Continue on the first screen and it will bring you to a screen titled Rental and Royalty Income – Topics
5. Click Review next to Depreciation and Amortization
6. Click Continue or No until you reach the screen titled Rental Income – Section 481(a) Adjustment 
7. Enter the amount of Section 481(a) Adjustment (+/-) for income and/or expenses
8. Repeat for each applicable Schedule E Section 481(a) Adjustment