Why are there wages shown on my 2016 return when I don't have any W-2 forms?
On what line are wages showing? Just because you didn't work, doesn't mean you don't have income. Also, while income may be reportable, that doesn't mean it's taxable. SSDI is reportable income. But it's not taxable.
Why are there wages shown on my 2016 return when I don't have any W-2 forms?
I'm retired and I have only 1099-R and 1099-INT forms - I'm not working at all so I don't have W-2 wages to report - I even specified that I don't have any W-2 forms
Why are there wages shown on my 2016 return when I don't have any W-2 forms?
Do you recognize the amount on line 7 wages? Is it on any of your other forms? And you are looking at the actual 1040, right? Don't go by any of the Summary or Review screens.
Why are there wages shown on my 2016 return when I don't have any W-2 forms?
If you have a 1099-R, what is the code in box 7 and is the IRA/SEP/SIMPLE box checked? Some 1099-R distributions *must* go on line 7 depending on the code in box 7 and how the interview questions are answered.
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