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TurboTax won’t let me file because of box 12 code

Larudz — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:39:55 GMT

My husbands W-2 has an S on box 12a and then the amount right next to it. When we go to sign to file it keeps taking us back to review an issue and then I get this warning: “Box 12 code --We're updating how SEP and SIMPLE plan contributions are reported on the tax return based on new guidance from the

IRS. Please check back with us soon.”

Did I mess up somewhere or do I just have to wait for TurboTax to fix this?

Re: TurboTax won’t let me file because of box 12 code

Cynthiad66 — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:18:54 GMT

No, you did not mess up. This is a known issue regarding box 12, code S. The developers are working to fix the issue. Please check back after February 1st.

Re: TurboTax won’t let me file because of box 12 code

JordanHM — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 02:52:34 GMT

Hello, It's February 10th.

Re: TurboTax won’t let me file because of box 12 code

CatinaT1 — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:57:10 GMT

If I removed the cents in the box on the 'Check this Entry' screen, you will remove the error message. Once you do this, you will be able to e-file successfully.