Q. We did not get a W-2 from anywhere in Ohio so I'm not sure putting anything in boxes 15 and 16 would help?
A. It definitely helps. You need to show that your W-2 income is not Ohio source income. You do this by putting TX in box 15 (W-2 screen) and the box 1 amount in box 16. Use the federal EIN for the state ID.
Q. Her rental property does not qualify as a business or QBI?
A. The rules for Ohio are different than federal. Rental does not qualify for the federal QBI deduction, but it does qualify for the OH BID.
Q. Would I put the Gross or Net?
A. Net, from federal schedule E.
Q. If I add items to lines 15 and 16 it would also require me to file my return by mail as that is what is required when the employer ID number is blank which in this case it would be.
A. Use the federal EIN for the state ID.
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