Sometimes we need to work around that smart computer programing. Here's a couple of work-arounds that will give you the same result for the IRS. 1. Put the entire amount in Box 1 and nothing in Box 7. 2. Since, Box 7 is supposed to be an additional income amount. Put 50% ($1800) in Box 1 and the other 50% ($1800) in Box 7. This is a reasonably explainable change to the W2-G should the IRS question. However, the result is you are fully reporting the income received.
