Yardley CPA Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 I have a client who received nontaxable sick pay while out on medical leave. The private insurer for her employer sent her a W2 with only box 12a checked with code "J" - Nontaxable Sick Pay. The box also included the amount of sick pay she received, but no other amounts anywhere on the W2. I am unable to create an e-file for this return. When I try, I receive the following error message: W-2 Warning - Payer 3. W-2 will not be transmitted. IRS requires wage amount greater than zero when e-filing or return will be rejected. This will not prevent e-file. Well, it does prevent the e-file. Can I just delete that W2 and then create the e-file? I assume the IRS will not be looking to match that W2? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Put $1 in box 1. Nothing in any other boxes besides box 12. Problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardley CPA Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks, Jack. I did think of that but didn't know if that would cause a matching problem. I'll do that. Appreciate the response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanmcq Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 I've ignored them in the past (including one of my own). Also no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks, Jack. I did think of that but didn't know if that would cause a matching problem. I'll do that. Appreciate the response. If they do match, $1 will not even be looked at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAXMAN Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I got one of these today w-2 with same codes. Then I found a 1099 from an insurance co with a different amount in box 3 other income. TP not sure where this came from. Ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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