Return keeps saying I have entered Duplicate w2

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March 8, 2026
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I have 3 different W2s from Georgia Lottery Corporation-all have same info, despite the, giving me 3( I won $1000 three different times ). I’m confused about why it is saying they’re duplicates and pointing out address.

CesarJ

Level 6

TurboTax flags W-2s as duplicates if the Employer Identification Number (EIN), employer name, and most details are identical, even if you have multiple W-2s for different amounts, such as lottery winnings from the same employer.

To handle this:
1. Combine the amounts from all three W-2s into a single W-2 entry with the same employer name and EIN.
2. Enter the total wages ($3,000) and any other amounts as one entry.
3. Keep the original W-2 forms for your records, but enter only one in TurboTax.

This approach avoids duplicate entry errors, as TurboTax expects one W-2 per employer unless the EIN or employer name differs.

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