topic W2 empty Box 1 - Can't e-file in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

W2 empty Box 1 - Can't e-file

Veronika5 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:37:44 GMT

Hello!

My husband received a settlement from a lawsuit and received two W2's for it. On one W2, boxes 1-13 are empty, leaving only boxes 14, 15, 20 and A-E filled in (d is blank). The other W2 is more complete with only boxes d, 7-14 and 18-20 that are blank.

Box 15 has two different State Employer's state ID #

Because Box 1 is empty on one of the W-2s, I can't e-file. What can I do in this situation? Do I even need the W2 that is primarily blank?

Blessings!

Re: W2 empty Box 1 - Can't e-file

MaryK4 — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 04:55:19 GMT

You can combine the two into one entry and if needed add more state and local information. Just be sure no information is duplicated.

Re: W2 empty Box 1 - Can't e-file

Veronika5 — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 05:06:05 GMT

Thank you for such a quick response, I appreciate it!