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posted Jun 4, 2019 5:30:22 PM

How can I download my W-2 and 1099 information without having to type-in the data myself?

In the past I've done this on TurboTax, but this year I can't find that option on the on-line version.

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Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 5:30:24 PM

To enter/import a W-2:

  1. Log into your account and continue (if not already there).
  2. In the Search box (top right-hand corner), type “w-2”.
  3. Click on the Magnifying Glass icon.
  4. Click on “Jump to w-2” link high-lighted in Blue.
  5. Answer the Step-by-step instructions.
  6. After entering the EIN, the program will prompt you if you would like to import the information.
To enter/import a 1099:
  1. Log into your account and continue (if not already there).
  2. In the Search box (top right-hand corner), type “1099-int (1099-div, 1099-misc, etc.)”.
  3. Click on the Magnifying Glass icon.
  4. Click on “Jump to 1099-int” link high-lighted in Blue.
  5. Answer the Step-by-step instructions.
  6. After entering the EIN, the program will prompt you if you would like to import the information.