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krastonscott
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IRS form W-2G, Line 18

 
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DoninGA
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IRS form W-2G, Line 18

What is your question concerning the W-2G box 18 - Name of locality?

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IRS form W-2G, Line 18

You can leave Box 18 empty *IF* Box 17 is empty.   But if there is an amount in box 17, you have to enter the name of the locality that took the tax (city, township, jurisdiction, county, etc.).

 

 

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