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dmmBlessedInNJ
Level 2
March 31, 2026
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Turbo tax online keeps asking for a value in W-2 box 18 but it is blank on my W-2 statement for NJ. How can I fix this?

On the Federal Return Turbo Tax requires a value in the W-2 box 18 (local wages, tips, etc.) but it is blank on my W-2 as it should be as my Wages are entered in box 16 under State wages, tips, etc.
VolvoGirl
VolvoGirlAnswer
Level 15
March 31, 2026

Expert Reviewed

If box 19 is empty then leave all boxes 18, 19 & 20 Blank, no spaces.

If box 19 Local Income Tax has an amount then put the amount from box 1 into box 18 for Local Wages.

 

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VolvoGirl
VolvoGirlAnswer
Level 15
March 31, 2026

Expert Reviewed

If box 19 is empty then leave all boxes 18, 19 & 20 Blank, no spaces.

If box 19 Local Income Tax has an amount then put the amount from box 1 into box 18 for Local Wages.

 

    dmmBlessedInNJAuthor
    Level 2
    March 31, 2026

    Thank you.

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