I have 2 w2's one of which shows income of 6 cents. from my previous employer of the following year. ,it will not let me efile my tax file. what are my options?

[project66impala]

I recived a w2 from my previous employer in the amount of 6 cents.i did not work for them in the year 2017.i left the establishment December of 2016. I added this w2 to my taxes and now it will not let me efile my return. what are my options? thanks in advance

[MinhT · Accepted solution]

You do not need to enter the form W-2 showing 6 cents on your tax return as the amount reported of 6 cents is rounded to 0.

You must delete this form W-2 and resubmit your return.

[project66impala]

i was under the impression that all w2's must be entered

[MinhT]

Yes, you are correct, but the IRS rounds all amounts to the nearest dollar, (0 to 49 cents rounded down, 50 to 99 cents rounded up) and your form W-2 is rounded to 0. And there is no need to report a 0 income. The IRS flags any form with 0 income as an error.

[project66impala]

thank you for your reply and info.