How do I import or enter my W-2?
There are a few ways you can add your W-2 to your tax return in TurboTax:
Import it instantly from your employer
W-2s are released by different employers on different dates. You might have to wait until February for yours to be available for import.
Upload it from your computer
Snap a photo of it with your phone
Type it in manually
To import your W-2:
We need the Box 1 amount from your W-2 or the year-to-date (YTD) gross income from your year-end pay stub.
In some cases, we may need the Box d Control Number from your W-2, but only if your payroll provider requires it.
Select your TurboTax product and follow the steps to add your W-2.
TurboTax Online
Go to the W-2 screen under Income in the Federal section.
Select Work on my W-2 and Continue.
If you've already entered a W-2 or need to add another one, select Add a W-2.
Enter your Employer Identification Number (EIN) from Box b on your W-2.
If your W-2 can be imported, you'll come to the Great news! We can automatically import your W-2 info screen. Answer the questions to complete your import.
If TurboTax doesn't recognize your EIN you can use the TurboTax mobile app to snap a photo of your W-2, upload it from your computer, or fill it in yourself.
We recommend importing your W-2 for highest accuracy.
If you’re unable to import your information, the next best option is to upload a copy. Select Upload to provide a PDF, JPEG, or PNG of your W-2, and we'll extract the data directly from the form.
If you still can’t provide a digital copy, you can always choose to type it in by hand or use the TurboTax mobile app to snap a photo.
How do I manually enter my W-2?
To manually enter your W-2, follow the steps above until you select Work on my W-2 and Continue, then:
Leave the employer ID section blank and Continue.
Select Type it in myself.
Follow the instructions to manually enter your W-2 info.
How do I snap a photo of my W-2?
To snap a photo, enter the employer ID from your W-2, then follow these steps:
Select Snap a photo with your phone on the How would you like to add your W-2? screen.
Open your phone’s camera, hold it over the QR code, and tap the link that appears.
Turn on the camera permissions, if prompted.
You'll be prompted on your phone to take a photo of your W-2.
If you have an iPhone, it must use iOS 17 or higher. If you have an Android phone, it must run Android 10 or higher.
TurboTax Desktop
Open your return.
Go to Federal Taxes.
Go to Wages & Income.
Under Wages and Salaries, select Start or Update next to Wages and Salaries.
On the We'll start with your W-2 screen, select Work on my W-2 and Continue.
If you've already entered a W-2 or need to add another, select Add another W-2.
Enter the 9-digit Employer ID Number from your W-2, and select Continue.
If your employer is a TurboTax partner, we'll say Great News! We Can Enter Your W-2 for You and lead you through the steps to import your W-2.
If TurboTax doesn't recognize your EIN you can fill in your W-2 info yourself.
