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New Member
posted Feb 18, 2024 8:57:40 AM

Blank box 1 in W2

Hi,

This year I have additional W2 with blank box 1. If I enter ‘0’ it doesn’t allow to e-file. Is it okay to enter ‘1’ in box 1 which will allow me to proceed with e-file ? 

Thank You.

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6 Replies
Level 15
Feb 18, 2024 8:59:29 AM

What boxes on the W-2 have entries?  You cannot file a W-2 with 0 income in box 1.

New Member
Feb 18, 2024 9:05:29 AM

Thanks for your response.

Only box 14,15 and 16 has info filled out. Box 1 is blank because this is income with no federal tax on it, assisting relative income. I want to efile so how can I proceed with box 1 income being 0. Is there any other option? 

Level 15
Feb 18, 2024 9:17:08 AM
New Member
Apr 6, 2024 12:12:28 PM

What did you end up doing? I have the same issue. Did you have to mail it in? 

New Member
Apr 13, 2025 7:02:37 PM

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Expert Alumni
Apr 13, 2025 7:30:26 PM

You can mail in your return or you can leave your W-2 out of TurboTax and just save it for your records. ‌That way you can e-file.

 

You stated there is nothing in Box 1 of your Form W-2. ‌An e-filed return containing a W-2 with no amount in Box 1 (Wages), would be rejected by the IRS.