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Blank box 1 in W2

Spatel73 — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:22:05 GMT

Hi,

This year I have additional W2 with blank box 1. If I enter ‘0’ it doesn’t allow to e-file. Is it okay to enter ‘1’ in box 1 which will allow me to proceed with e-file ?

Thank You.

Re: Blank box 1 in W2

DoninGA — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 16:59:29 GMT

What boxes on the W-2 have entries? You cannot file a W-2 with 0 income in box 1.

Re: Blank box 1 in W2

Spatel73 — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 17:05:29 GMT

Thanks for your response.

Only box 14,15 and 16 has info filled out. Box 1 is blank because this is income with no federal tax on it, assisting relative income. I want to efile so how can I proceed with box 1 income being 0. Is there any other option?

Re: Blank box 1 in W2

DoninGA — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 17:17:08 GMT

@Spatel73 See this TurboTax support FAQ for assistance with IHSS - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/form-w-2/qualified-medicaid-waiver-payments-w-2-show-earned/L1XZa89dh_US_en_US?uid=lsrrq6m4

Re: Blank box 1 in W2

Sneeper — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 19:12:28 GMT

What did you end up doing? I have the same issue. Did you have to mail it in?

Re: Blank box 1 in W2

Larry123456 — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 02:02:37 GMT

3,4,5,6

Re: Blank box 1 in W2

LindaS5247 — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 02:30:26 GMT

You can mail in your return or you can leave your W-2 out of TurboTax and just save it for your records. ‌That way you can e-file.

You stated there is nothing in Box 1 of your Form W-2. ‌An e-filed return containing a W-2 with no amount in Box 1 (Wages), would be rejected by the IRS.