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ksimi32
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Why turbo tax is asking me to enter W2 information when I don’t have earn income? How can I delete that line?

I don’t have earn income turbo tax ask me for W2 information. Can I delete that entry or leave as “no started”?
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TeresaM
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Why turbo tax is asking me to enter W2 information when I don’t have earn income? How can I delete that line?

You can leave the Form W-2 section as not started if you do not have that kind of income. If you have already begun to enter, you use Delete Forms to make sure there is not partially completed form in the return. 

 

  1. In the left menu, select Tax Tools
  2. Select Tools
  3. Select Delete a form
  4. Scroll to the Form 1099 or W-2 that is duplicated and click Delete on the right
  5. Then scroll to the bottom and select Continue with my return
     
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Why turbo tax is asking me to enter W2 information when I don’t have earn income? How can I delete that line?

I am having the same issue. I am filing a Schedule C with the Self-Employed option, however TurboTax is automatically inputting a W-2 for me to file as well. I do not have a W-2. I was able to delete the form successfully given your instructions. However, after continuing to my wages and income tab, the W-2 is still showing up, but now as *not started*. Is there a way to permanently delete the W-2 line? 

JulieS
Expert Alumni

Why turbo tax is asking me to enter W2 information when I don’t have earn income? How can I delete that line?

If you deleted the W-2 form and do not have a W-2 form, you don't need to do anything more in this section. 

 

Ignore the message "Not started" on the summary screen and complete your return with the information that you have. It only appears that way because nearly everyone has a W-2. 

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Why turbo tax is asking me to enter W2 information when I don’t have earn income? How can I delete that line?

Thank you so much! I was afraid that my taxes would be rejected because of the W-2 still being displayed. I appreciate your help a ton! 🙂 

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