Diagnostic 40271 - "Claiming salaries and wages has been indicated on [Form] but the number of W-2's has not..." in an 1120, 1120S, or 1065 return using worksheet view.
The video below explains how to enter the number of W-2s into a business return along with where to find the corresponding salaries and wages in the return.
Full Diagnostic Text
"Electronic Filing. Claiming salaries and wages has been indicated on [Form], but the number of W-2's has not been entered on the Electronic Filing worksheet; Filing Security Information section. If the number of W-2's has been entered then there must be an amount on the salaries and wages line on [Form]. This is required input for electronic filing."
Resolution
Diagnostic 40271 issues for the following scenarios:
- When Salaries and Wages are being reported on the Salaries and wages line of the government form (see table), but the number of W-2's has not been entered.
- The number of W-2's has been entered and there are no Salaries and Wages on the Salaries and wages line of the government form (see table).
- Note: If one of these entries is present, both must be present.
| Return Type | Form | Line # |
|---|---|---|
| Partnership - 1065 | Form 1065, Page 1 | 9 - Salaries and wages (other than to partners) (less employment credits) |
| Corporation - 1120 | Form 1120, Page 1 | 13 - Salaries and wages (less employment credits) |
| S Corporation - 1120S | Form 1120S, Page 1 | 8 - Salaries and wages (less employment credits) |
To enter the number of W-2's issued, do the following:
- Go to General > Electronic Filing.
- Select Section 9 - Filing Security Information.
- In the line titled Number of W-2's issued, enter the number.
- Note: The number entered in this line should only correspond to the amount on the Salaries and wages line of the government form listed in the table above.
- Select Section 9 - Filing Security Information.
- Calculate the return.
Additional Information
This is a required entry for all states with the exception of the following:
- CA - California
- FL - Florida
- MI - Michigan
- TX - Texas
| Solution Id | 000184901/000054991 |
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