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New Member
posted Jun 3, 2019 10:48:31 AM

What do I enter for locality name when the box on the w-2 is empyt?

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Expert Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 10:48:32 AM

If you are unable to proceed or you get an error because you have local withholding or wages, and the locality name is blank, enter your city.  This should allow you to proceed without error.

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 10:48:33 AM

Didn't work. I typed in 123abc and it worked.

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 10:48:39 AM

I just called Winstar Casino in OK.  They said put WS in locality box #18

New Member
Jan 31, 2020 1:00:18 PM

W-2 for this and past have always had box 16 blank Name of locality.  This has never prevented me from filing before.

please advise.

 

also was told that they would email me when they have an update on the forms that need to be completed.  Please explain 

Expert Alumni
Feb 2, 2020 12:10:59 PM

Each state handles local taxes differently.  The name is likely a city, county or school system that you lived in or worked in.  We are unable to see your W-2.

 

Are you able to see what was reported on that employer’s W-2 one year ago?

Level 2
Jan 18, 2023 12:54:50 PM

Thank you - we have been on this error for over 40 minutes.  TT should document.