my wife only worked for a few months but does not work anymore. she did get a W-2 but only made $1,281 do we need to add it?

masonswebb2002 · ‎February 3, 2026

KrisD15 · ‎February 3, 2026

Yes.

Select "Add a W-2" if needed and enter the W-2.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎February 3, 2026

Yes, you do. EVERY W-2 even for small amounts has to be included.

Every 2025 W-2 that you received must be reported on your 2025 tax return, even if they are for small amounts. Remember that each one of those W-2’s has your Social Security number on it, and that income was reported to the IRS by the employer. You do not want trouble with the IRS for under-reporting your income or have your refund delayed by having missing income.

ALL of your W-2’s must be entered on the SAME tax return.

Go to Federal>Wages & Income to enter a W-2.

After you enter the first one, you click Add Another W-2.

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my wife only worked for a few months but does not work anymore. she did get a W-2 but only made $1,281 do we need to add it?