for 2023 tax year, I had a w2 with no line 1 also but line 12a had DD with a entry. (about 8k). I was unable to file Turbo tax due to this. So I called Turbo tax ad they suggested I put in $1 in the wage line. Big mistake. Was audited likely because why would someone earn wages of $1. So don't do this. This 2024 tax year, I was concerned same thing would happen and not be able to file if line 1 blank and this year Turbo tax felt I could delete this w2 because I made no table income and this is for my general info only. So this is what i plan on doing-- when I am ready to file in March , I will try to leave it in (thinking maybe Turbo tax fixed this issue) but if not I will delete the form. I am not under-reporting any income.
