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New York State Form IT-225

I am getting an error that Code A-101 must be entered. This is from Box 14 on W-2 and my box is blank 

 

On Form IT-225 other additions/subtractions stmt (225): Additions Code A-101 must be entered

 

If I enter 0 I get this error:

Code A-101 should not be entered directly on the other additions and subtractions statement for state electronic filing. You should enter the information on the Federal return, form W-2.

 

I have deleted and reentered the W-2 form on the federal form, tried a different browser nothing will clear this error. 

 

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NicolleR1
Expert Alumni

New York State Form IT-225

If your W-2 Box 14 is empty and you did not participate in the New York City flexible benefits program, IRC 125, to clear this error, remove the 0's and leave empty. Then click continue. (Make sure you remove both 0's) 

See image below for reference. This should clear the error 

 

New York State Form IT-225

Thank you but I tried removing both zeros and I still get an error. There is still 1 zero showing up but it is in an uneditable box

Screenshot_9-3-2025_141016_us-east-2.turbotaxonline.intuit.com.jpeg

BrittanyS
Expert Alumni

New York State Form IT-225

I would like to take a deeper look at this. However, I need a diagnostic file which is a copy of your tax return that has all of your personal information removed. You can send one to us by following the directions below:

 

TurboTax Online:

  1. Sign into your online account.
  2. Locate the Tax Tools on the left-hand side of the screen.
  3. A drop-down will appear. Select Tools
  4. On the pop-up screen, click on “Share my file with agent.”
  5. This will generate a message that a diagnostic file gets sanitized and transmitted to us.
  6. Please provide the Token Number that was generated in the response.

TurboTax Desktop/Download Versions:

  1. Open your return.
  2. Click the Online tab in the black bar across the top of TurboTax and select “Send Tax File to Agent” *
  3. This will generate a message that a diagnostic copy will be created.  Click on OK and the tax file will be sanitized and transmitted to us.
  4. Please provide the Token Number (including the dash) that was generated in the response.

*(If using a MAC, go to the menu at the top of the screen, select Help, then, “Send Tax File to Agent”)


 @lisajswanson2000 

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New York State Form IT-225

Thank you

Token number 1285505

BrittanyS
Expert Alumni

New York State Form IT-225

After reviewing the worksheets, there is still a zero left that needs to be deleted.  (See screenshot below)

 

 

Once I deleted this entry and ran the check again the error goes away.  

 

@lisajswanson2000 

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New York State Form IT-225

Hello, 

I'm having the same problem. After removing the zero in the Additions - Code A-101 blank, it says this part cannot be blank. However, the zero in "NY State allocated amount of above" cannot be removed.  Screenshot 2025-03-14 at 10.52.21 PM.png

My token number is 1288716. Could you help me take a look? Thank you!

BrittanyS
Expert Alumni

New York State Form IT-225

I have noticed a zero being input in the add/sub (225) worksheet. If you remove the zero, the needs review goes away. See the screenshot below:




To remove the 0, follow these steps:


Open TurboTax
Click forms in the upper right corner
Select Add/Sub (225)
remove all 0's, included the one for NY State allocated amount of above.

 

@latika1005 

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New York State Form IT-225

I am working in the online free version of Turbo Tax and cannot locate the forms in the upper right corner to be able to remove the zero. Is there another way in this version?

 

New York State Form IT-225

@ uma122  posted the solution.

 

( I lost an hour of my life dealing with this this morning.

 

Her post: "

Hey everyone! SOLVED! 

 

 


Here are the steps:
On the left hand side menu go to Tax Tools > Tools > Delete a Form. Then scroll down to your state tax return and delete 2 forms "IT-225" and "Other Additions & Subtractions (225)".

That's it! "

 

Make sure you delete BOTH the IT-225 and the "Other Additions & Subtractions (225)" forms.

New York State Form IT-225

Thank you!! This worked, Really appreciate the help!

DKW36
New Member

New York State Form IT-225

Same issue.  Can't clear.  

I don't work or live in NYC.  Why is this even showing up?

Tag 1289518

New York State Form IT-225

Thanks so much for sharing this tip for those of us who are using the online version. Just spent 3 times the minutes trying to overcome this do loop in the software as it took me to actually load all the info and do the rest of the tax return with my daughter.

Your simple fix nailed it, but now I've got to convince my daugther that going forward, using TTax product actually does save time....tougher sell after this time sink of an experience.

Been using TTax for 20+ years now and I'm surprised they'd overlook this type of basic, "101 level" loop in the UI, and only have the "delete form" option as the actual fix.

LenaH
Employee Tax Expert

New York State Form IT-225

Please try deleting NY Form IT-225. 

 

To delete, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Open or continue your return.
  2. On Tax Home, select Start, Continue, or Pick up where you left off to enter your return.
  3. In the left menu, select Tax Tools and then Tools.
  4. In the pop-up window Tool Center, choose Delete a form.
  5. Select Delete next to the form in the list and follow the instructions.

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MYNord
New Member

New York State Form IT-225

These instructions do not work. Any other suggestions? It is not letting me efile my NY return but when I printed it to mail, it says it is NY state law that it must be efiled Turbo Tax needs to fix this glitch! For retirees with no W2 to draw this info from, this field can not be completed accurately.

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