Ampersand Problems

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February 22, 2022
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I'm having trouble with the name of my company when entering the W2 data. The name contains the ampersand character (&), and after saving the data, the company's name get distorted. I'll illustrate this with an example.

If I enter A&B as the company name, the software saves the name as:

"A &amp;amp,amp;amp;amp,amp; B"

This software bug is driving me nuts. Any ideas as to how to fix it?

Thank you!

Bsch4477

Level 15

Omit the ampersand.

3496prAuthor

Level 2

I'm intelligent enough to realize that omitting the "&" is a workaround; however, I'm looking for a solution and not a band-aid.

This is obviously a software bug that needs fixing.

VolvoGirl

Level 15

Yes that is a known problem. The & in W2 box C is not showing correctly.

TurboTax CD/Download W-2 box C not showing ampersand(&) correctly

bmargel

Level 2

Trying to e-file with the embedded ampersand problem causes an e-file rejection. Trying to e-file with the ampersand omitted also causes an e-file rejection. I have one last shot-- PLEASE FIX THIS!!!!! I bought the TT software specifically because I planned to e-file; a software glitch that prevents me from doing so is really bad for a company that touts its "ease of use" and "accuracy"!!!!!! This is a known issue for over 8 weeks now, and seriously needs resolution!!!!

MoniqueLO_

Level 10

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@bmargel

overtrik

Level 2

This is the last hurdle for me to be able to file my taxes. I cannot believe it has been this long and a solution has not yet been implemented. It does not seem like a difficult issue to fix.

Critter-3

Level 15

Just enter the word "and" to make the program happy and move on ... don't wait for a fix for something that doesn't matter. This will not get the return rejected by the IRS. The IRS only looks at the EIN and the name/address of the company can be dead wrong. For instance ... I have been entering in OPM instead of the "office of personal management" for decades without an issue. Same for USPS and DFAS instead of their full names ... again 30 years and no issues.

bmargel

Level 2

To Critter-3: No, just entering "and" in lieu of the "&" also causes an e-file rejection, just like trying to completely eliminate the "&". The IRS apparently DOES look at company names, since both the "and" and a blank will cause e-file rejections. In the examples mentioned by you, you are using well-recognized and standardized abbreviations for huge national entities- and where there is no "&" in the name! But when it comes to other companies where an "&" is part of the company identity, the IRS apparently DOES CARE, and will reject e-files with "incorrect" company names (ones that omit the "&"). There is no excuse for TT not being able to fix this, and fix it quickly. I escalated to a TT Help call this afternoon, but all they could do was report that "it is a known issue". Sad..... and frustrating!!!! I have been trying to get my niece and nephew to do their own taxes using TT, touting how simple and direct it was to use the TT software (in the past)- but the learning curve took a major hit when we encountered this problem!!!! It completely prevents an effective e-file, and reduces TT's utility to being just a smart calculator.