"I have the same situation as the original poster of this thread. I repaid $10k to my employer. Only boxes 3 and 5 are filled out and reflecting this repayment. Box 1 is empty. If I do as you explain, then Turbotax shows to have updated everything for the amended return with a $0 refund for both fed and state. This makes no sense."
I have the same situation except the amount is $40k (promotion bonus with 1 year claw back). Can someone please provide guidance on this? I received a W-2c and only boxes 3 and 5 are filled out. I originally paid taxes on the $40k (received about $25k net) and then I repaid my employer the full gross $40k when I left for another job. Box 1 should be updated to reflect the $40k repayment, right? If I use the amount from my original W-2, I am losing out on the ~$15k I paid in taxes on the $40k bonus.
UPDATE: I spoke with my former employer (for the 3rd time!) and they agree box 1 should be amended. I should receive confirmation and another updated W-2c in 1-2 weeks.
