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posted Feb 24, 2025 6:12:52 PM

Need Help! with Line 16 has 2 or more equivalent amounts

" If Form W-2, Line 16 [StateWagesAmt] has two or more equivalent amounts, the corresponding two or more Line 15 [StateAbbreviationCd] state names cannot be 'CA'." 

 

Hello,

 

I am in the military and I have some W-2s for my wife, our move(PCS), and my wage W2. I keep getting this message when i try to submit my tax return. But i dont have two more more equivalent amounts? and all of my W2 forms are unique.

 

Does anyone know what this means?

 

Thank you in advance

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Expert Alumni
Feb 24, 2025 6:31:39 PM

Do you have a W-2 that lists the same state twice in Box 15, so CA in Box 15 and an amount in Box 16 and then ANOTHER line with CA in box 15 and another amount in box 16? 

If yes, only enter CA in Box 15 ONCE and then add the total of the two box 16 amounts and enter that total in Box 16 on the same line. 

In other words, condense the two entries into one line.

 

If you're dealing with something different, please continue your question.