@CatinaT1 : Thank you so much Catina for this very helpful information. I'm dealing with this situation (live in provider for IHSS with a W2 with $0 in Box 1) and followed your instructions below. However, I am getting an error message during the review section before I file.
This is the first time I use the software (previously I used an accountant every year). The message I get is that the software says: We Won't Be Able to E-file Your Return. It looks like you have a tax situation in your federal return that makes it ineligible for e-filing, according to IRS Rules. One of the W-2's doesn't have an amount in Box 1 or the amount is less than $1. If there is an extra W-2 added to the return by mistake, delete the extra form. Otherwise, the return must be filed by mail.
Can you help with this? I have never had to file by mail and I have had this same situation with the IHSS W2 in the years past showing $0 for Box 1 and haven't had an issue with e-filing so I'm not sure what the issue is. Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated, thank you!
