What should I do if my W2 doesn't include a locality for local taxes? I tried leaving it blank as it is on my forms, but I can't move on with filing my return without it.

kayleejay · ‎January 25, 2023

The website even says it's ok to leave this field blank so why can't I?

xmasbaby0 · ‎January 25, 2023

Do you have something in box 18 or 19?

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kayleejay · ‎January 25, 2023

I do have something in box 19, but the W2 I received from work has the locality blocked out. All it says is this -- "**********"

xmasbaby0 · ‎January 25, 2023

Then ask the employer. If you have information in boxes 18 and 19, you need something for box 20. You need the name of the town, city, etc. that local tax was withheld for.

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Hal_Al · ‎January 25, 2023

You should know what locality your are paying tax to. Type in that name or an abbreviation. Or type in anything. Unless you need to file a local tax return, the only thing TurboTax does with that is put it on schedule A, if you itemize.

It depends on what state are you in. For example, in Ohio, you only file a city tax return for the city you live in. But, you employer will withhold tax for the city you work in.

kayleejay · ‎January 25, 2023

I would assume that my locality is the city I'm working in, especially since it's listed as the locality for my second job. For some reason, my main job just doesn't have it listed.

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What should I do if my W2 doesn't include a locality for local taxes? I tried leaving it blank as it is on my forms, but I can't move on with filing my return without it.