W-2 from the government with no wages.

[pengthao]

Hello,

I take care of my mom and received a w-2 with no wages or income in box 1 and 2. However, box 3, 4, 5, and 6 are filled in with social security wages and medical wages and tax withheld. It asks that this must be manually mailed in and cannot be e-filed.

Some people say that I do not have to file it, while others say that i do. Not sure what to do, thank you.

[Rachel_W · Accepted solution]

If there is nothing in Box 1 of the W2, just delete it and you should be able to E-File your return.  This will not affect anything on your Tax Return.

See the TurboTax FAQ below for instructions on how to delete the W2: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4233656

[pengthao]

Why was this w-2 sent to me if it did not need to get filed?

[Rachel_W]

My guess is required reporting requirements on their end, showing the money was paid to you, but was not taxable income for you.

[pengthao]

So even though boxes 4 and 6 shows the social security and medicare taxes were withheld, it is not counted as income? Thank you for the quick replies.

[Rachel_W]

It is not counted as "taxable" income for you but was subject to social security and medicare taxes so that will go on your wage record with the SSA.

[pengthao]

Thank you very much!

[Rachel_W]

You're welcome!