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posted Feb 25, 2020 8:42:15 AM

I have a W2 with only boxes 12a and 14 filled out

I received a W2 from a former employer with only boxes 12a and 14 filled in.   12a is for cost of coverage under an employer-sponsored group health plan, and box 14 says MAPFML with an amount of $0.14.  Turbo Tax is telling me I must file by mail because of the lack of wages from this W2, if anyone has other advice or can explain further it would be very much appreciated!  Thank you!

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Expert Alumni
Feb 25, 2020 9:11:59 AM

For the workaround, you can try to enter a dollar in box 1 to pass the error message. Technically, without a wage amount and withholding, there should not be any impact on your taxes.  However, as box 12 a is for the pre-tax 401k contribution which you might qualify for a retirement savers credit if you meet the requirements.  For more information, click here: Savers credit

 

Box 14 is only for information only.  For MA paid family leave, click here: MAPFML

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Expert Alumni
Feb 25, 2020 9:11:59 AM

For the workaround, you can try to enter a dollar in box 1 to pass the error message. Technically, without a wage amount and withholding, there should not be any impact on your taxes.  However, as box 12 a is for the pre-tax 401k contribution which you might qualify for a retirement savers credit if you meet the requirements.  For more information, click here: Savers credit

 

Box 14 is only for information only.  For MA paid family leave, click here: MAPFML

Level 15
Feb 25, 2020 9:17:04 AM

Personally I would delete the W-2 ... nothing in box 12 will do anything for the return and box 14 is informational only.