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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 12:37:07 PM

How can use photos of forms W2 and 1099 to populate my file?

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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 12:37:09 PM

You can take a picture of your W-2 via the mobile app, which will then upload to TurboTax Online. Note: You can't snap a photo of your W-2 in TurboTax Online directly, nor can you upload a photo you took with your device's camera. It has to be taken and uploaded from within the app using your smartphone or tablet. For instructions on this method, please click here to see this TurboTax FAQ.

At this time, snapping a photo of 1099 forms is not supported.

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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 12:37:09 PM

You can take a picture of your W-2 via the mobile app, which will then upload to TurboTax Online. Note: You can't snap a photo of your W-2 in TurboTax Online directly, nor can you upload a photo you took with your device's camera. It has to be taken and uploaded from within the app using your smartphone or tablet. For instructions on this method, please click here to see this TurboTax FAQ.

At this time, snapping a photo of 1099 forms is not supported.

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 12:37:10 PM

The answer was helpful. However, it would also be helpful if Forms 1099R and SSA 1099 could be handled as well.  The latter contain similar info.