Box 20 on w-2's in New York state (Locality name) says PFL, but that's not accepted by NY Dept. of Taxation and Finance? What can I do?

[jtreese-artist]

It will not let me e-file because I'm leaving the box blank, though it says PFL. I'd really rather not mail the return in...

[LenaH]

The only options for Box 20 in New York State are NYC or Yonkers. Your W-2 is incorrect as PFL is not an option and is supposed to be in Box 14 of your W-2. 

Are you a NYC or Yonkers resident? Is there amounts in Box 18 and 19? If so, you need to contact your employer and ask for a corrected W-2. If not, then you can leave Box 18-20 blank. 

[LenaH]

The only options for Box 20 in New York State are NYC or Yonkers. Your W-2 is incorrect as PFL is not an option and is supposed to be in Box 14 of your W-2. 

Are you a NYC or Yonkers resident? Is there amounts in Box 18 and 19? If so, you need to contact your employer and ask for a corrected W-2. If not, then you can leave Box 18-20 blank. 

[jtreese-artist]

Thank you for your reply!

That's where I have the problem though; I'm not a resident of NYC or Yonkers. So when I attempt to e-file, TurboTax will not let me proceed with the box being left blank. It's forcing me to the screen where I either (a) correct the issue and fill the box in, or (b) opt to mail the return in.

So right now, it won't let me leave the box blank.

[jtreese-artist]

And for clarity, boxes 18 and 19 do have info, but 20 says PFL even though it should be blank.

[LenaH]

If boxes 18 and 19 have information and no NYC or Yonkers tax was withheld, you need a corrected W-2 from your employer. As I stated above, PFL is supposed to be reported in Box 14. 

@jtreese-artist

[ShaniseHenri]

I had local tax taken but do not live in Yonkers or NYC. The locality in my box 20 is NY (no C) I was able to leave it blank last year but this year the website will not let me.