On my CO W-2 I have wages in Box1, but on my MO W-2 the box1 for wages is blank. How do I find out wages for that box?

[Tkostendt]

I recently moved from CO to MO. My CO w-2 contains info in box1 for wages, but my MO w-2 does not have any wages entered in box1. The box is blank. However,  I need this information in order to finish filing. How do I get the number for that box?

[Carl]

First, confirm the Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is the same on both W-2's. I am assuming it is.

You will enter the W-2's "as if" all of this was reported on one W-2. Employers will do this when there is not enough room on a single W-2 to enter information for multiple state taxes in boxes 15-17. So enter it in the program as a single W-2. When you get to boxes 15-17, after you enter the data for the first state reported on the first W-2, a new row will appear so you can enter the data from boxes 15-17 for the 2nd state, from the other W-2.

[Tkostendt]

thank you!

[Carl]

Something I just remembered and want to give you fair warning on, in case it applies to you.
If you will be filing two state tax returns:
 1 - Complete the non-resident state return FIRST
 2 - Do not e-file *any* return, until you have completed *all* returns and are happy with the results presented to you.
Many times states have reciprocal tax agreements, and the program can not take this into account *if* you file any one return, including the federal return, before you have completed all returns.