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New Member
posted May 31, 2019 10:45:41 PM

Box 18 w2 has a negative amount and the system will not allow me to enter. The amount must be greater then 0

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6 Replies
Expert Alumni
May 31, 2019 10:45:43 PM

You can't have negative local wages. Are you looking at a W2 and not a different form?

Expert Alumni
May 31, 2019 10:45:44 PM

That's a mistake. You don't make negative income on a W2.

Expert Alumni
May 31, 2019 10:45:45 PM

Are your wages on this W2 $3540?

New Member
May 31, 2019 10:45:47 PM

No, there is no correlation in this amount to the other amounts.  It may have to do with a local tax or it's a payroll mistake, I will contact them.  Thanks for your help : )

Expert Alumni
May 31, 2019 10:45:49 PM

You're welcome. And, yes, negative earnings is a pretty crazy thing to have on a W2- so maybe they can explain that.

New Member
May 31, 2019 10:45:50 PM

Yes, it is definitely the W2 and reads:   -3540.00