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Level 2
March 9, 2025
Question

Blank w2 box one and two

  • March 9, 2025
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Box 1 and 2 are blank but 3 through 5 and 12 have data. Am I required to input this W2 info on the return?  When I enter the info it calculates a tax liability of t

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    Level 15
    March 9, 2025

    No. You can’t file a W-2 with no value in box 1. 

    Level 2
    March 10, 2025

    Even if SS wages are listed on the W2?  

    Level 15
    March 10, 2025

    Correct. You could ask the issuer of the W-2 why box 1 in blank or if you really want to file just enter one dollar in box 1 to enable e-filing.