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posted Mar 29, 2020 9:14:13 PM

California Form 540 line 12 error

I do not know how to fix this error. It shows during error check right before e-file to California FTB. The error was on Line 12 of form 540. The number is derived from W-2 forms but I do not have any W-2 because I am retired, nor did I see any active W-2 form in my Federal part of TTAX. I think I put zero there because it was caught by a previous error check. Please help! The program has been fully updated till today, 3/29/2020.

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Expert Alumni
Mar 30, 2020 8:30:40 AM

Remove the zero. Right click on line 12 and delete. Make sure there is not even a space left in the cell by clicking delete several times. 

 

I would also follow these additional steps:

  1. double-click Open Forms and type in Form W-2 Worksheet(s).
  2. If anything is listed under the Federal or State, I recommend opening those forms and clicking Delete Form.
  3. Then, save and close the program completely.
     
  4. Wait a minute and re-open TurboTax.
  5. Run the reviews again to verify this cleared the errors.

@TCheung

Returning Member
Feb 20, 2021 12:33:31 PM

The same thing occurs in Turbo Tax 2020 (for the CA Form 540, Line 12).  Turbo Tax seems to think I had a W-2 when I did not. 

 

On line 12, I clicked on the box to open the details window.

I deleted the first row.

I closed the box and returned to Form 540. 

The box for Line 12 no longer has a red $0.

The error is no longer an issue.

Save the return. 

Expert Alumni
Feb 22, 2021 2:34:34 PM

The form California line 12 is State wages from your federal W2's. To clear this error, delete the W2 on federal tab:

  1. Under Your Income and Expenses, click Job (W2)..
  2. Click edit next to the employer name.
  3. Click the trash can.