Does it require me to fill out "name of locality" on my W-2G line 18? On my W-2G forms it is blank. The system will not let me get past this information.

What does "name of locality" mean on a W-2G?

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Apr 15, 2025 1:45:39 PM

That is the city or town where the winnings occurred. You can look the letter code entry up using the learn more option you see next to Box 18 on your W2G entry. Find the code and enter it in Box 18:

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Does it require me to fill out "name of locality" on my W-2G line 18? On my W-2G forms it is blank. The system will not let me get past this information.