The purpose of putting a verification code on copies B & C of the Form W-2 is a program that is designed to help the Internal Revenue Service verify the authenticity of the Form W-2 data and to combat identity theft and refund fraud. The code is a 16 digit code that is shown on a limited number of Forms W-2.
If the verification code is included on your Form W-2, then you must enter it into TurboTax. If the Form W-2 does not have a code, then you may need to delete the form and re-input the Form W-2 to override the error.
To delete the Form W-2 do this will in your return:
If you have more than one W-2 that you had inputted. Select the Add another W-2 to re-input the deleted form.
If you do not have any additional W-2s entered, then:
Otherwise, you may have to confer with your employer to verify if they participate in the verification code program, and secure the code from them.
The purpose of putting a verification code on copies B & C of the Form W-2 is a program that is designed to help the Internal Revenue Service verify the authenticity of the Form W-2 data and to combat identity theft and refund fraud. The code is a 16 digit code that is shown on a limited number of Forms W-2.
If the verification code is included on your Form W-2, then you must enter it into TurboTax. If the Form W-2 does not have a code, then you may need to delete the form and re-input the Form W-2 to override the error.
To delete the Form W-2 do this will in your return:
If you have more than one W-2 that you had inputted. Select the Add another W-2 to re-input the deleted form.
If you do not have any additional W-2s entered, then:
Otherwise, you may have to confer with your employer to verify if they participate in the verification code program, and secure the code from them.