topic Why do I need a w2 I am retired do not work. in Retirement tax questions

Why do I need a w2 I am retired do not work.

jmakoul — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:34:37 GMT

Turbo wont let me file due to W2 I have never needed one0

Re: Why do I need a w2 I am retired do not work.

DoninGA — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:26:07 GMT

When asked for a W-2 just indicate that you do not have a W-2 or select Skip for now.

If the program still thinks you have a W-2 then see if there is a phantom W-2 in your forms list and if there is one, delete it.

Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen

Click on Tools

Click on Delete a form

Re: Why do I need a w2 I am retired do not work.

DawnC — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:27:40 GMT

You don't need to enter a w-2, you can skip the w-2 section. If you have one started, you may need to delete it. Search for w-2, and use the jump to link. If you see any w-2s, delete them.

Re: Why do I need a w2 I am retired do not work.

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:27:05 GMT

You tell the software in Federal>Wages & Income that you do not have a W-2. Then you move on and enter the other kinds of income you have like Social Security or pension, or retirement account distributions, etc.

Go to Federal> Wages & Income>>Retirement Plans and Social Security (SSA1099 and 1099RRB) to enter your SSA1099.

To enter your retirement income, Go to Federal> Wages and Income>Retirement Plans and Social Security>IRA 401 k) Pension Plan Withdrawals to enter your 1099R.