Not able to efile due to $0 in box 1 on W2

I have a W2 with $0 in box 1 from an past employer who contributed to my HSA account (I'm retired so have no income).

Can I just enter $1 in box 1 even though it will not match the w2 we received?

Should I show this as a 'corrected w2' or not check that box?

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1 Best answer

Level 15

Mar 18, 2025 2:55:32 PM

Try the $1 trick and then see if your return is accepted after e-filing.

Level 15

Mar 18, 2025 2:54:04 PM

Just enter a dollar.

Level 15

Mar 18, 2025 2:55:32 PM

Try the $1 trick and then see if your return is accepted after e-filing.

Level 1

Mar 25, 2025 3:19:48 PM

Worked! Thx

Level 1

Mar 25, 2025 3:21:19 PM

This did the job.

Thanks