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Why are there wages shown on my 2016 return when I don't have any W-2 forms?

 
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Why are there wages shown on my 2016 return when I don't have any W-2 forms?

Does it say SCH by it?  SCH by 1040 line 7 Wages  is  taxable scholarship income and the amount

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Why are there wages shown on my 2016 return when I don't have any W-2 forms?

Or did you get any 1099R forms?  Box 7 code 3 goes to wages if you get disability and are under retirement age.
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Why are there wages shown on my 2016 return when I don't have any W-2 forms?

On what line are wages showing? Just because you didn't work, doesn't mean you don't have income. Also, while income may be reportable, that doesn't mean it's taxable. SSDI is reportable income. But it's not taxable.

Why are there wages shown on my 2016 return when I don't have any W-2 forms?

Is your only income from Investments, as your screen name seems to suggest?

Why are there wages shown on my 2016 return when I don't have any W-2 forms?

I'm retired and I have only 1099-R and 1099-INT forms - I'm not working at all so I don't have W-2 wages to report - I even specified that I don't have any W-2 forms

Why are there wages shown on my 2016 return when I don't have any W-2 forms?

I don't have social security disability

Why are there wages shown on my 2016 return when I don't have any W-2 forms?

Do you recognize the amount on line 7 wages?  Is it on any of your other forms?  And you are looking at the actual 1040, right?  Don't go by any of the Summary or Review screens.

Why are there wages shown on my 2016 return when I don't have any W-2 forms?

I'm going to have to go talk to a local tax professional because something just isn't right and TurboTax "help" isn't getting this resolved.

Why are there wages shown on my 2016 return when I don't have any W-2 forms?

We are just other users in this forum.  You can call support tomorrow when they open.  How to Contact Customer Service        <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5566005">https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5566005</a>

Why are there wages shown on my 2016 return when I don't have any W-2 forms?

If you have a 1099-R, what is the code in box 7 and is the IRA/SEP/SIMPLE box checked?    Some 1099-R distributions *must* go on line 7 depending on the code in box 7 and how the interview questions are answered.
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

Why are there wages shown on my 2016 return when I don't have any W-2 forms?

That would seem to be the case, unless OP mistyped the distribution code.See their other post here:
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Why are there wages shown on my 2016 return when I don't have any W-2 forms?

there's no code in box 7 of the RRB-1099 or box 7 of the RRB-1099-R

Why are there wages shown on my 2016 return when I don't have any W-2 forms?

Oh.  You should have told us that they were RRB forms.

Why are there wages shown on my 2016 return when I don't have any W-2 forms?

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