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How do i enter a W-2 from the IHSS when box 1 shows 0? I have read how to input the W-2 if there is an amount on box 1 but in this case there's only an amount on 3-6.

There is nothing on box 1, 2, nothing from 7-13 and 15-18. I have read that this type of income is exempted, but do you still have to file it?

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How do i enter a W-2 from the IHSS when box 1 shows 0? I have read how to input the W-2 if there is an amount on box 1 but in this case there's only an amount on 3-6.

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How do i enter a W-2 from the IHSS when box 1 shows 0? I have read how to input the W-2 if there is an amount on box 1 but in this case there's only an amount on 3-6.

If box 1 is zero, you don't include that W2 on your tax return.
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How do i enter a W-2 from the IHSS when box 1 shows 0? I have read how to input the W-2 if there is an amount on box 1 but in this case there's only an amount on 3-6.

At all? Interesting.

How do i enter a W-2 from the IHSS when box 1 shows 0? I have read how to input the W-2 if there is an amount on box 1 but in this case there's only an amount on 3-6.

Not at all, box 1 is taxable income, if box1 is zero, you dont need to enter it.
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How do i enter a W-2 from the IHSS when box 1 shows 0? I have read how to input the W-2 if there is an amount on box 1 but in this case there's only an amount on 3-6.

thank you!

How do i enter a W-2 from the IHSS when box 1 shows 0? I have read how to input the W-2 if there is an amount on box 1 but in this case there's only an amount on 3-6.

Youre welcome!
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How do i enter a W-2 from the IHSS when box 1 shows 0? I have read how to input the W-2 if there is an amount on box 1 but in this case there's only an amount on 3-6.

i have the same issue! what I have the Box 4 and Box 6 have tax withheld!!! if i didn't file this w-2 am i going to lose the tax withheld benefits?

How do i enter a W-2 from the IHSS when box 1 shows 0? I have read how to input the W-2 if there is an amount on box 1 but in this case there's only an amount on 3-6.

Its got federal tax withholding in Box 2?  Boxes 4 and 6 are not refundable, only $$ in Box 2 is potentially refundable.
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How do i enter a W-2 from the IHSS when box 1 shows 0? I have read how to input the W-2 if there is an amount on box 1 but in this case there's only an amount on 3-6.

Question is if Box 1 is blank, you can't claim income tax credit for wages earned as shown in Box 3 and 5?

How do i enter a W-2 from the IHSS when box 1 shows 0? I have read how to input the W-2 if there is an amount on box 1 but in this case there's only an amount on 3-6.

Problem is IHSS will not or does not want to correct W2 Box 1. They say shouldn't matter since you don't pay tax but can't claim the tax credit we are entitled to, unless we use Box 3 or 5 of wages earned?

How do i enter a W-2 from the IHSS when box 1 shows 0? I have read how to input the W-2 if there is an amount on box 1 but in this case there's only an amount on 3-6.

If box 1 is blank, the W2 doesn't get entered...you don't get any EIC on income that isn't taxable.
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How do i enter a W-2 from the IHSS when box 1 shows 0? I have read how to input the W-2 if there is an amount on box 1 but in this case there's only an amount on 3-6.

I also asked IHSS to issue an amended W-2 because I am losing out on the rather large EIC I usually receive. Has anyone had any luck with getting them to put the IHSS earnings back in box 1?

How do i enter a W-2 from the IHSS when box 1 shows 0? I have read how to input the W-2 if there is an amount on box 1 but in this case there's only an amount on 3-6.

No IHSS will not budge, they don't care that its hurting home care workers who can't claim EIC any longer. Last year box 1 taxable income was dropped dramatically, this year=nothing! If you get them to change their mind, let us know.

How do i enter a W-2 from the IHSS when box 1 shows 0? I have read how to input the W-2 if there is an amount on box 1 but in this case there's only an amount on 3-6.

you have non taxable income , instead of free money being handed to you.....you get a tax break and the government doesn't pay out any extras.
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mjelinch
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How do i enter a W-2 from the IHSS when box 1 shows 0? I have read how to input the W-2 if there is an amount on box 1 but in this case there's only an amount on 3-6.

I'm sorry, "free money being handed to you"? IHSS is WORK. We work for every hour of IHSS we are paid for. We just happen to be caring for a family member. Many of us are low income because we are full-time caregivers and cannot work outside the home, which is why we qualify for EIC. It's not "free money being handed to us." Please inform yourself before you make insensitive comments.
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