Why does the system keep asking me to update box 15 on my state return when I live in Tennessee?

[rjs]

You won't get in trouble. The IRS doesn't even look at box 16. Box 16 is only for the state. And you're not filing a state tax return because Tennessee has no state income tax. So no one cares what's in box 16. Your employer shouldn't have put anything there.

[fierycook343]

My employer was the government, why would they get anything right.

[vahopson90]

Did you ever leave box 15 and 16 empty I'm having the same issue

[Vanessa A]

If you are in a state without state income tax, you can leave boxes 15- 20 blank.  If you already entered something, you can delete the W-2 and re-enter it.

You can delete the W-2 by going to the income summary screen and clicking the trash can next to the W2.  Then click Add a W-2.  I am not sure if you manually entered or imported it, but if you imported, then try to enter it manually.  Just do not enter anything from boxes 15 on.