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jk-huval1
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Won't let me file until I fix Box 12. It keeps reporting that the amount in Box 12 should not be greater than the value in box 12 with code S but it's the same amount.

The values in Box 12 and Box 12s are the same value, but it's saying it can't be greater.
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Won't let me file until I fix Box 12. It keeps reporting that the amount in Box 12 should not be greater than the value in box 12 with code S but it's the same amount.

If you have only one entry for box 12 make sure you have only made one entry ... I suggest you delete the W-2 and enter it again manually if you cannot seem to fix the issue.

Won't let me file until I fix Box 12. It keeps reporting that the amount in Box 12 should not be greater than the value in box 12 with code S but it's the same amount.

This issue is being worked on. Check back in a week. 

Won't let me file until I fix Box 12. It keeps reporting that the amount in Box 12 should not be greater than the value in box 12 with code S but it's the same amount.

it has been a week since the original post.  is there an update.  I am also having the same issue and this is stopping me from filing my taxes.  

CatinaT1
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Won't let me file until I fix Box 12. It keeps reporting that the amount in Box 12 should not be greater than the value in box 12 with code S but it's the same amount.

You can try to remove the cents in the box on the 'Check this Entry' screen. This should remove the error message.

 

Why is W-2 Box 12 code S causing an erroneous "Check this Entry" error message?

 

 

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jk-huval1
New Member

Won't let me file until I fix Box 12. It keeps reporting that the amount in Box 12 should not be greater than the value in box 12 with code S but it's the same amount.

I did 2 things.

I manually entered my W-2 but that also created the same issue.

The 2nd thing I did was reduce the cents value by 1 until it took it.

The original value was 09 cents, but it finally took it after reducing the cents to 05.

Seems like a weird issue, but that's what worked for me.

Hope this helps.

murtytax
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Won't let me file until I fix Box 12. It keeps reporting that the amount in Box 12 should not be greater than the value in box 12 with code S but it's the same amount.

Since Intuit can't sole their own issue, we call reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TurboTax/comments/1agw8go/box_12_code_s_error_any_ideas/

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