Is there a way to e-file if I have a W-2 in which Block 1 is blank?

[yez23]

I received an additional W-2 from my employer in which only Block 12 is filled out with the letter "P" and amount stated. I entered this into TurboTax and I am now being warned that I am not able to e-file because Block 1 is blank. Is there any workaround for this or do I really need to file by mail?

[JohnB5677]

Yes, you can E-File, but you should combine the two W-2's first.

Simply include the information in box 12 of the second W-2 with the posting of your original W-2.

• From time to time an employer will need additional room for extra information on the W-2.
• This may be why you received the additional W-2.
• When retuning to the original W-2
  1. Log back into Wages & Income
  2. Select Job (W-2) [Add/Edit]
  3. Select the W-2 using the down arrow
  4. Click [Edit] on the bottom of the screen
  5. Continue to the input screen
  6. Under Box 12a - 12b 
  7. Click [+ Add another box 12 item]
  8. Continue the interview to the end.

[yez23]

Thank you for the reply. I just noticed the W-2s have different EINs. I am not sure why as this is the same employer but the W-2 is issued from their travel section. Does this matter or am I still good to combine into one?

[Vanessa A]

No, if they have different EIN's then it is being paid by two different entities and have been reported separately as different employers, so you should not combine them into one.