Two W2s in two states, one with no federal income, both the same employer, but different EINs for each state

[samhbilodeau]

Hi,

I was awarded RSUs when I joined my current company, prior to moving to my present location (change of states from UT to CA). For convenience, my employer uses separate payment companies in different states, so each state has different federal EINs for the same employer (registered to the same address).

This wasn't a problem my first year after the move since I'd earned taxable income in both states and the W2s were normal, just one for each state showing a portion of the income. But this year I received two W2s again to account for the UT portion of the RSUs vesting this last calendar year. That W2 has all zeros in the federal portion (boxes 1-8, 10, and 11) and only has values in the state portion (boxes 15-17)

From what I can tell perusing similar topics I think I don't need to submit that W2 with my federal tax return because of the zeros, but wanted to confirm that this was in fact the case before dropping it and e-filing.

Thanks in advance!

[robtm]

If your w2 shows no income and no taxes withheld then you do not need to attach the w2 with your federal return. You only need to include the w2 if it shows income or taxes withheld. You would need to include it with your state return.