I received a settlement for back wages as a result of a class-action lawsuit. Along with the check, I received 2 W-2 forms and a 1099-misc. One of the W-2s is from the same EIN (box b) and same State employer's ID number (box 16) as my current employer. The address lists a c/o of the settlement agency. This W-2 lists $0 wages, and only has an amount in box 14: "CA SDI .95 ". Since the amount of wages is 0, Turbo Tax says I cannot e-file. It also wants me to combine my W-2s, since the EIN is the same as the EIN from my employer; however, the address is different. Is it appropriate to just list an additional entry for box 14 on my regular employer's W-2?
The second W-2 received with the check shows the name of the lawsuit in the Employer's name and a completely different EIN, so I have no issues with that one or the 1099-misc.
Thanks in advance for any direction you can provide!
Yes, just add the box 14 amount and code to the other W2. The address isn't important, the employer identification number is what matters. As long as those are the same then you're good.
What if the EINs are different? And you no longer work for the employer. One EIN is tied to the settlement entity. The other is the actual employer.
You would enter both W-2s as normal. If the W-2 is from the settlement and it contains only informational amounts in Box 14, you can leave it off of your TurboTax account. If any of your informational amounts need to be included on your return, you'll need to add it manually in its respective section.