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Can't finish my e-filing because it states "NYS withholding can not be greater than or equal to gross distribution or state distribution" My line 14a is less than gross

distribution and form doesn't show any state distribution. how do i move forward?
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BrittanyS
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Can't finish my e-filing because it states "NYS withholding can not be greater than or equal to gross distribution or state distribution" My line 14a is less than gross

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Can't finish my e-filing because it states "NYS withholding can not be greater than or equal to gross distribution or state distribution" My line 14a is less than gross

@pwhite31 

 

For NY residents, they (NY) are particularly picky......you need to copy the $$ amount from box 2a, into box 16, as long as box 2a has a real non-zero value in it.  You cannot have a value of zero in box 16

...nor can 16 be empty.

 

IF Box 2a is empty/undetermined, you put the Federally-taxable amount of box 1, into box 16 (usually that is just the box 1 value...but not always)

____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*
gkosten
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Can't finish my e-filing because it states "NYS withholding can not be greater than or equal to gross distribution or state distribution" My line 14a is less than gross

Thank you for providing a workaround for the frustration that can only be Filing Taxes in New York. 😁😎

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