2 W2 forms with 2 different employers

[Pwee]

I received 2 W-2s from 2 different employers. I have checked both with the same SSN. I have excess Social Security withheld and error came back with this message

"ExcessSocSecAndTier1RRTATaxAmt" has a non-zero value, then at least two Form W-2s with the same 'EmployeeSSN' must be present in the return."    

Can I exclude out the excess from the 2nd employer when filing the tax and later file form IRS 843 to claim back the access? 

[KrisD15]

You should be able to file the W-2 as they are reported.

The excess should be reported on Schedule 3 line 11

Can you see if the excess is reported on Schedule 3? 

If it is, you shouldn't need to change anything.

HERE is how to view your 1040 using Online

Desktop users simply switch to FORMS 

[Pwee]

Yes. It is reported in Schedule 3 Line 11 1040

Everytime I re submit it came back the same issue asking me to make sure both W-2 has the same employee number. I have deleted both W-2 and input. Still can’t go through. What should I do?  

[Pwee]

I have the same situation last year 2023 and there were no problem with TurboTax and I get back my excess SSC withheld. 

This must be software problem.  It is going to get fixed? 

[Pwee]

Did u get my reply? 
Doesn’t seem to work.  What should I do?

[KrisD15]

Did you upload the W-2? If yes, delete and type them in. 

Make sure the Social Security Number is listed correctly and match on both W-2 Forms. 

As long as the excess is listed on Schedule 3, and there are no other errors, try to ignore the error and e-file. 

[Pwee]

I did not upload my W-2 and I did select it and re enter again. Re submit again and still get rejected. 

[Pwee]

I did delete it and re input. 

[KrisD15]

If you are ready to file, did you try to just by-pass that Smart-Check? 

[Pwee]

I did and re submit again and again got rejected. 

[KeshaH · Accepted solution]

Is one of your W-2s for IHSS work with $0 in box 1? If so, the W-2 with $0 is not being transmitted to the IRS with your return. A work-around for this would be to add $1 in box 1 of that W-2.

[Pwee]

Yes. I will try that and see if it works. 

[Pwee]

Thanks. Got it done and accepted.