Follow the steps to complete your Schedule M1LS online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the Schedule M1LS and open it in the editor.
2. Enter your first name and initial in the designated field, followed by your last name. Ensure that all names are spelled correctly to avoid processing delays.
3. Input your Social Security Number in the appropriate section. This will be necessary for identification purposes.
4. Complete federal Form 4972 before proceeding, as some calculations are dependent on information from this form.
5. For line 1, enter the portion of your lump-sum distribution that qualifies for averaging based on line 19 of federal Form 4972.
6. For line 2, if you completed Schedule M1R, enter the applicable amount; otherwise, enter 0.
7. Move to line 3. Subtract the amount on line 2 from that on line 1, and input the result.
8. For line 4, multiply the result from line 3 by 20% (0.20) and enter the figure.
9. Consult the tax table included in the Form M1 instructions for line 5. Find and input the tax corresponding to the amount from line 4, using the column designated for single persons.
10. For line 6, multiply the amount from line 5 by 5 to get your next figure.
11. Skip lines 7 through 10 if you did not complete lines 20 through 22 of federal Form 4972, and enter the result from line 11 of this schedule directly.
12. If applicable, refer to the line instructions to complete lines 7, 8, 9, and 10 as needed.
13. For line 11, subtract the amount on line 10 from line 6 and enter the result. If the distribution was shared, follow the specific instructions to determine the amount for this line.
14. After completing the form, you can save changes, download a copy, print it, or share it as necessary.

Complete your Schedule M1LS online today to ensure your tax filing is accurate and timely.