Has anyone successfully e-filed with split W2s using TurboTax? I'm trying to avoid paper filing but running into the same issue.

I just went through this exact same situation last month! I was so confused when I got two W2s from my employer - one normal and one with only the state boxes filled in. After reading through all these comments, I tried the TurboTax "Special Situations" option that Beth mentioned and it worked perfectly. When you're entering the second W2 (the one with only boxes 18-20 filled), make sure to look for that checkbox that says "This W-2 has state information only" - it's kind of hidden but once you check it, TurboTax stops giving you the error about box 1 being blank. My return was e-filed successfully and I got my refund in about 10 days. Don't stress too much about it - it's more common than you'd think, especially if you moved states during the year or your employer changed payroll systems.

Just wanted to jump in as someone who's been through this exact situation! I made the same mistake when I started my current job about 8 months ago - completely overlooked the withholding section during onboarding and had been having taxes withheld at the single rate even though I've been married for 3 years. Like everyone else has said, you're definitely not going to get in trouble with the IRS. If anything, they're happy to hold onto your extra money throughout the year! When I realized my mistake, I was initially panicked too, but it turned out to be a non-issue. I ended up getting a nice refund when I filed my taxes. One thing that really helped me was using the IRS withholding calculator that @Zara mentioned. It helped me figure out exactly how much extra I was having withheld each month and what my refund would look like. Made the whole situation much less stressful when I had actual numbers to work with. For getting HR to fix it, I had the best luck when I went directly to payroll instead of general HR. Payroll departments usually handle W-4 changes more regularly and know the process better. Worth trying if you're still getting the runaround from HR! Good luck getting it sorted out - you'll be fine either way!

I went through this exact same situation last year and can confirm what everyone else is saying - you're absolutely not going to get in trouble! The IRS actually prefers when people overpay through withholding rather than underpay. What really helped me was keeping documentation of my attempts to fix it with HR. I started emailing my requests so I had a paper trail showing I was trying to correct the issue. That way if anyone ever questioned it, I could show I made good faith efforts to fix the withholding once I discovered the problem. Also, don't forget that when you do get that refund next year, you can use it strategically - maybe put it toward an emergency fund or retirement savings rather than just spending it, since it's essentially money you already earned that was just held by the government. Think of it as forced savings with a 0% return! The stress you're feeling about this is totally normal, but you can breathe easy knowing this is one of those "good problems" to have in the tax world.

Hey Keisha! I totally feel you on the remote work income struggle - that feast or famine cycle is so stressful when you're waiting on money from the IRS! 😩 From what I've seen in this community, 570 codes are actually pretty common and most do resolve without you having to do anything. The timeline seems to vary a lot though - some people get lucky and it clears in a week or two, while others wait 4-6 weeks. The key thing to look for is whether you get a 971 code too, which would mean they're sending you a letter explaining what they need. If it's just the 570 by itself, it's usually just routine verification stuff happening behind the scenes. I know the waiting is brutal, especially when bills are due, but try to hang in there! Most people in your situation do get their refunds eventually, just with some extra patience required (unfortunately).

I'm dealing with the exact same situation right now! Got a 570 code on my transcript about a week ago and I've been anxiously checking every day since. Reading through all these responses is actually really comforting - it sounds like most people do get through this without having to take any action. The remote work income struggle is SO real! Some months I'm doing great, others I'm scraping by, so that refund money would definitely help even things out. It's good to know that Wednesday updates are the norm - I'll try to resist my daily checking habit and stick to once a week (though we'll see how long that lasts 😅). Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps to know I'm not alone in this waiting game with the IRS!

Has anyone ever successfully got an employer to reclassify them without going straight to the IRS? Im in a similar situation but my boss is my uncle and I really dont wanna cause a family problem...

The advice here about Forms SS-8 and 8919 is spot-on, but I want to emphasize something crucial: document EVERYTHING before you file anything with the IRS. Take photos of the company vehicle you drive, save screenshots of any text messages about work assignments, keep records of the company gas card usage, and document how your boss directs your work. Also, calculate how much you've been overpaying in self-employment taxes. As a 1099 contractor, you're paying 15.3% in self-employment taxes (both employer and employee portions of Social Security and Medicare). As a W2 employee, you'd only pay 7.65% with your employer covering the other half. On $12,500 in taxes, that difference could be substantial. One more thing - consider consulting with an employment attorney, not just a CPA. Worker misclassification often involves more than just tax issues. You mentioned varying pay and potentially working long hours - there could be minimum wage and overtime violations too. Many employment attorneys work on contingency for these cases, meaning you don't pay unless you win.

Have you checked if you might be classified as an independent contractor instead of an employee? If they incorrectly classified you, they wouldn't withhold taxes properly. Look at your paystub and see if they're taking out Social Security and Medicare taxes. If those aren't being withheld either, that's a big red flag that you might be misclassified. Also, if you're working multiple jobs, your W-4 at this job might not account for your total income, which would affect withholding calculations.

Wait I had this EXACT issue last year! Turned out I had accidentally checked the box for "Multiple Jobs" on my W-4 but didn't complete the additional worksheet that's required. This caused my employer to withhold way less than they should have. Ask HR for a copy of your W-4 and check if you marked any of these boxes: - Multiple Jobs or Spouse Works - Claim Dependents - Extra withholding