1099-g for EWF (Excluded Workers Fund)

[scrat]

I have deleted 1099g as you mentioned. I have filled it again in "Other 1099g" - same error.

[scrat]

Please help somebody. This is really frustration. Why I can't file EWF? I want to pay taxes! Why I can't do this? I can get problem because of this. Please help. Is Turbotax support exists at all?

[AmyC]

I have read through both threads with your questions. It looks like you have tried every version of what is correct. So, I recommend you go to the Unemployment 1099-G and enter your box 6 income as unemployment. The EWF is a form of unemployment, the form is the same, only the box number would be different. If the IRS or NY decide to send you a letter and ask why you didn't report it, you say that you did and highlight it in the return. There won't be any penalties or problems other than maybe having to send them a letter with proof that you did have it on your return.

I recommend:

1. Go to 1099-G unemployment
2. Fill in box 6 income as unemployment
3. Select the state
4. Check the box for federal or state tax withheld since you said state tax was withheld.
5. Continue
6. Fill in federal/ state tax withheld boxes
7. Continue answering questions.

You will be able to file your return and be done!

[scrat]

Hello.

Unfortunately I can't do this because "Box 6" required by state taxation.

This is quote from tax.ny.gov:

"You must report EWF benefits when you file your federal and state income tax returns.

If you are e-filing your return, your software should prompt you to enter all the information from your Form 1099-G, including Box 6. If it does not, contact your software company for assistance."

Does somebody know, is this completecheck(tm) prohibits state tax report if check is failed? Mb I just can ignore error and fill my taxes with Other 1099g income and "Box 6" but without "Box 1"? This is definitely Turbotax software bug, I really tried everything already...

[scrat]

Worst case scenario, if I will not find solution for this confusing issue, can I just press "Continue without Fixing" and file state taxes as it is (with Other 1099g Income, where "Box 6" avaible, but "Box 1" not)? Will Turbotax let it go? Or this completecheck(tm) prohibits file taxes if there are any errors? Please help, so much stress about this.

[MarilynG1]

Since we can't see your return in this forum, it's difficult to pinpoint your error.

If you deleted the form 1099-G from your return and reported the income as 'Other Income' in your Federal return, your state should have no questions about a 1099-G (as you don't have one in your return). 

If you're using TurboTax Online, close the program, clear your Cache and Cookies and revisit the review again.

If this doesn't resolve your error, you will need to Contact TurboTax Help so they can actually see your return. 

[scrat]

I have tried everything. I have deleted and started from begining too. This is Turbotax bug.

Main questions now:

Is this completecheck(tm) prohibit me from filing state return because of this error, or I just can file it as it is and if state will have a questions we will speak with state? Because time is coming I can't wait more I need to pay taxes.

[TeresaM]

Just to clarify, we would like to take a deeper look at this. It would help to have a diagnostic file, which is a sanitized copy of your tax return that has all of your personal information removed but has all of the forms and numbers entered. You can send one to us by following the directions below and posting the token number here so we can access the sanitized return.

 TurboTax Online:

1. Sign in to your online account
2. Click on Tax Tools on the left toolbar
3. Select Tools
4. In the pop-up screen, click on "Share my file with agent"
5. Click OK on the message that a diagnostic file will be sanitized and transmitted to us
6. Please post the Token Number

TurboTax Desktop/Download Versions:

1. Open your return
2. Click the Online tab in the top menu bar
3. Select "Send Tax File to Agent"
4. Click Send on the message, and the tax file will be sanitized and transmitted to us
5. Please post the Token Number

[scrat]

token is 960518 please take a look

if I just can ignore this "completecheck" and send state return it would be great

[TeresaM]

It seems as if the New York State return is fine but will indeed have to be filed by mail.  

• To check the error message, I put 49 cents in line 1 since this would round down but would be an entry, to see if it cleared the error. Then I got the message below that if the Form 1099-G was from any other entity than the New York Department of Labor it will have to be paper-filed. 
• I also found the State or Locality issuing the payment field should be blank and just the locality of NYC should be entered.

[scrat]

But this 1099g with taxable grant from NY Department of Labor. And yes this is error whar I get from "completecheck(tm)" So there is no way to file state return with Turbotax? Need to use another online service or file by mail? How to file by mail? Time is coming.

[RobertB4444]

@scrat  When you print the return the file by mail instructions will print on the first page.  

[scrat]

Thanks for everybody who tried to help.

I have found another online service, where possible to e-file state taxes with EWF (and this service have comprehensive instruction how to do this). Everything done now.

[A276845X]

There have been 3 updates since I originally placed a request 2 months ago to get this software bug corrected and this problem was never addressed, fixed, or responded to. 

As per the NY Taxation and Finance Tax Support line recommendation, I went ahead and used TaxSlayer and had no problem filing electronically. I'm asking for a refund from TurboTax of my Home and Business software package cost!!! TurboTax just lost a 12-year customer!!!