So, as the title states I'm a live-in provider which is exempt from federal taxes. My W2 has 0.00 in box 1 and 2, but my wages and deductions for SS/Medi-care are populated in the remaining boxes. Since there's a 0 value in box 1 I can't e-file.
I've read the explanation to fill in box 1 with the wages and then subtract them using misc income, but when I do that my refund is reduced by nearly $2k. I'm not entirely sure why. So, is there anything wrong with filing as the W2 is given, with 0.00 in box 1 and 2, and just mail the returns rather than e-file, for the larger return?
