How do I handle multiple W-2s?
If you receive more than one W-2, don't worry—it's more common than you might think. How you handle it depends on what's different (or the same) between the forms, and if you've already filed your return.
How do I handle multiple W-2s from the same employer?
If your W-2s have a different Employer Identification Number (EIN) in box b, enter each one separately. You might get more than one W-2 if you work for an employment agency or your company changed ownership or payroll providers.
If your W-2s are identical down to the last number and letter, just enter one of them. Keep the duplicate with your tax records or securely destroy it.
If your federal wage info in boxes 1–14 is the same (or blank on one W-2), and the state info in boxes 15–17 (or local info in boxes 18–20) is different, you’ll enter both on the same W-2 screen. Enter all the info from the most complete W-2, then enter the different state and local info from the other W-2.
If the only difference is box 12, enter all the info from the most complete W-2, then enter the different box 12 info from the other W-2 on the same screen.
Where do I add or enter a second W-2?
If you haven't already filed your return:
Open or continue your return.
Navigate to the W-2 section:
TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to the Job (W-2) screen under Income in the Federal section and select Add/Edit.
TurboTax Desktop: Navigate to the W-2 section:
Go to Federal Taxes.
Go to Wages & Income.
Under Wages and Salaries, select Start or Update next to Wages and Salaries.
Follow the onscreen instructions to add another W-2.
If you already e-filed, you'll have to wait until your return is either accepted or rejected.
If your return is rejected, you can add the W-2 as previously described before resubmitting or paper-filing your return.
If your return is accepted (or if you already paper-filed), you'll need to amend your return to add another W-2.
