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2 W2 forms with 2 different employers

Pwee — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 01:55:37 GMT

I received 2 W-2s from 2 different employers. I have checked both with the same SSN. I have excess Social Security withheld and error came back with this message

"ExcessSocSecAndTier1RRTATaxAmt" has a non-zero value, then at least two Form W-2s with the same 'EmployeeSSN' must be present in the return."

Can I exclude out the excess from the 2nd employer when filing the tax and later file form IRS 843 to claim back the access?

Re: 2 W2 forms with 2 different employers

KrisD15 — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 02:04:26 GMT

You should be able to file the W-2 as they are reported.

The excess should be reported on Schedule 3 line 11

Can you see if the excess is reported on Schedule 3?

If it is, you shouldn't need to change anything.

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Re: 2 W2 forms with 2 different employers

Pwee — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 02:46:06 GMT

Yes. It is reported in Schedule 3 Line 11 1040

Everytime I re submit it came back the same issue asking me to make sure both W-2 has the same employee number. I have deleted both W-2 and input. Still can’t go through. What should I do?

Re: 2 W2 forms with 2 different employers

Pwee — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:01:33 GMT

I have the same situation last year 2023 and there were no problem with TurboTax and I get back my excess SSC withheld.

This must be software problem. It is going to get fixed?

Re: 2 W2 forms with 2 different employers

Pwee — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:03:07 GMT

Did u get my reply?
Doesn’t seem to work. What should I do?

Re: 2 W2 forms with 2 different employers

KrisD15 — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:11:33 GMT

Did you upload the W-2? If yes, delete and type them in.

Make sure the Social Security Number is listed correctly and match on both W-2 Forms.

As long as the excess is listed on Schedule 3, and there are no other errors, try to ignore the error and e-file.

Re: 2 W2 forms with 2 different employers

Pwee — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:14:57 GMT

I did not upload my W-2 and I did select it and re enter again. Re submit again and still get rejected.

Re: 2 W2 forms with 2 different employers

Pwee — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:16:33 GMT

I did delete it and re input.

Re: 2 W2 forms with 2 different employers

KrisD15 — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:22:47 GMT

If you are ready to file, did you try to just by-pass that Smart-Check?

Re: 2 W2 forms with 2 different employers

Pwee — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:25:19 GMT

I did and re submit again and again got rejected.

Re: 2 W2 forms with 2 different employers

KeshaH — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:36:20 GMT

Is one of your W-2s for IHSS work with $0 in box 1? If so, the W-2 with $0 is not being transmitted to the IRS with your return. A work-around for this would be to add $1 in box 1 of that W-2.

Re: 2 W2 forms with 2 different employers

Pwee — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:37:08 GMT

Yes. I will try that and see if it works.

Re: 2 W2 forms with 2 different employers

Pwee — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:06:30 GMT

Thanks. Got it done and accepted.