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How to get turbotax to get my w2 and 1099’s electronically?

MonikaK1
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How to get turbotax to get my w2 and 1099’s electronically?

You can retrieve your W-2 forms and 1099 forms into TurboTax both manually and via electronic import from over a million employers. 

 

For you to import your W-2 directly from your employer into TurboTax, the following things are required:

 

  • Your payroll provider needs to be a TurboTax Import Partner.
  • Your W-2 must be available for import (most are ready by February 1).
  • We need the Box 1 amount from your W-2 or the year-to-date (YTD) gross income from your year-end pay stub.
  • In some cases, we may need the Box d Control Number from your W-2, but only if your payroll provider requires it.

In TurboTax Online, follow these steps:

 

  1. Sign in and continue your return.
  2. Select the magnifying glass, search for W-2 and select the Jump to link.
  3. Select Work on my W-2 and Continue.
    • If you've already entered a W-2 or need to add another one, select Add another W-2.
  4. Enter your Employer Identification Number (EIN) from Box b on your W-2.
    • If your W-2 can be imported, you'll come to the Great news! We can automatically import your W-2 info screen. Answer the questions to complete your import.
    • If TurboTax doesn't recognize your EIN you can use the TurboTax mobile app to snap a photo of your W-2, upload it from your computer, or fill it in yourself.

 

See this help article for more information.

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