You can't snap a photo of your W-2 in TurboTax Online, nor can you upload a photo you took with your device's camera. However, you can take a picture via the mobile app, which will then upload it to TurboTax Online.
How do I snap a photo of my W-2 with TurboTax?
- Sign in to the app (if you're not already signed in) and navigate to the W-2 photo screen: Tap the upper-left corner to open the side navigation bar. ...
- Tap Snap a photo of my W-2.
- Follow the instructions to optimize the image. ...
- Continue following any instructions to upload your W-2.
To manually enter the W-2
- Wages & Income
- Select Job (W-2)
- Enter the Employer ID number (It is just below the company name)
- There are two boxes
- Upload it from my computer Note: Not all companies are available to Download
- Type it myself
- Select Type it Myself
- Post your W-2