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How do I take a picture of my W-2 in TurboTax Online?

by TurboTax•702• Updated 1 month ago

Here's how to take a picture of your W-2 and upload it to TurboTax Online:

  1. Open your return in TurboTax.
  2. Go to Form W-2.
  3. After entering the employer ID from your W-2, select Snap a photo with your phone on the How would you like to add your W-2? screen.
  4. Open your phone’s camera, hold it over the QR code, and tap the link that appears.
  5. You'll be prompted on your phone to take a photo of your W-2.

If you have an iPhone, it must use iOS 14 or higher. If you have an Android phone, it must use Android 8 or higher.

You might need to adjust the settings on your phone. Here’s how:

  1. Open settings on your phone.
  2. Select Apps & Notifications (or Apps on some devices).
  3. Select Default Apps.
  4. Select Opening links and turn on Instant Apps.
  5. Select Instant App preferences and turn on Upgrade web links.