If TurboTax isn't letting you proceed with your W-2G form even though all required locality fields are blank, you can try the following steps to delete and reenter the information:
- Open TurboTax: Start your TurboTax software and open your tax return.
- Navigate to Tax Tools: On the left-hand side, select "Tax Tools" from the drop-down menu.
- Select Tools: Under "Other helpful links," choose "Tools."
- Delete a Form: Select "Delete a form" and find the W-2G form you want to remove. Click the trash can icon next to the form.
- Confirm Deletion: A confirmation screen will pop up. Select "Yes" to confirm the deletion.
Here's where you enter Form W-2G (Certain Gambling Winnings) in TurboTax:
- Open or continue your return.
- Locate the W-2G section:
- TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to W-2G.
- TurboTax Desktop: Search for W2G (don't include any hyphens) and select the Jump to link.
- Answer Yes on the Did you win money or other prizes in 2024? screen and follow the instructions to enter your W-2G.
- Locality Fields: Ensure you do not type anything in the three locality fields if they are not applicable.
