topic I am trying to file with my military W-2 form, when I try to file it the app says this is not a valid military W-2, which is wrong. Does anyone know how to fix the app? in Tax help for military filers

I am trying to file with my military W-2 form, when I try to file it the app says this is not a valid military W-2, which is wrong. Does anyone know how to fix the app?

nickelatorslp — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:33:43 GMT

Re: I am trying to file with my military W-2 form, when I try to file it the app says this is not...

DMarkM1 — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 18:31:42 GMT

I assume you may have snapped a picture of your W2 to transfer to your tax return in the App. My suggestion is to exit the App and open a browser. Sign in to your TurboTax account there. Go to the "W2 topic" in "Wages and Income." Delete/re-enter the W2 information and be sure to delete/backspace completely before re-entering the information to be sure no stray spaces/characters were transferred.

Complete the topic interview and then try to re-file in the browser.

Re: I am trying to file with my military W-2 form, when I try to file it the app says this is not a valid military W-2, which is wrong. Does anyone know how to fix the app?

SteamTrain — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 20:58:13 GMT

Annnd...on a page just after the main W-2 that shows all the boxes and amounts.

There is a page with a whole Loooong list of checkboxes.

You have to check the box that indicates that the W-2 is for Active Duty Military.

....Civilians may get DFAS W2 forms too. You have to tell the software, thru the checkbox, that is it for Military service.