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Error as W-2 is not needed not employed, and form needs filled out to correct for filing.

During Tax Review, the W-2 needed to be 'filled in' but I was retired in 2018 and had no W-2 from an employer. How do I remedy the blank W-2 so I can file my federal return soon?

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IreneS
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Error as W-2 is not needed not employed, and form needs filled out to correct for filing.

UPDATED FOR TAX YEAR 2019

 

You can delete the W-2 from your return by following these steps:

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  1. While in your return, click on Tax Tools > Tools (in the black bar at the side of your screen).  
  2. In the Tools Center, under Other helpful links click on Delete a form.
  3. Click Delete next to the form you want to delete and follow the onscreen instructions. 
  4. Once you have finished deleting the desired form(s) click the Continue with My Return box (in the lower right of your screen).

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  1. Go into Forms Mode by clicking on the Forms icon in the top right of the blue bar
  2. In the Forms in My Return list on the left, click on the form you wish to open and delete.
  3. Click on the Delete Form box at the bottom of the screen.
  4. To return to the interview, click on the Step-By-Step icon in the top right of the blue bar.

 

[Edited | 4/3/2020 |  12:30pm PDT]

 

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IreneS
Intuit Alumni

Error as W-2 is not needed not employed, and form needs filled out to correct for filing.

UPDATED FOR TAX YEAR 2019

 

You can delete the W-2 from your return by following these steps:

TurboTax Online

  1. While in your return, click on Tax Tools > Tools (in the black bar at the side of your screen).  
  2. In the Tools Center, under Other helpful links click on Delete a form.
  3. Click Delete next to the form you want to delete and follow the onscreen instructions. 
  4. Once you have finished deleting the desired form(s) click the Continue with My Return box (in the lower right of your screen).

TurboTax CD/Download

  1. Go into Forms Mode by clicking on the Forms icon in the top right of the blue bar
  2. In the Forms in My Return list on the left, click on the form you wish to open and delete.
  3. Click on the Delete Form box at the bottom of the screen.
  4. To return to the interview, click on the Step-By-Step icon in the top right of the blue bar.

 

[Edited | 4/3/2020 |  12:30pm PDT]

 

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**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
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