Each W-2 form in Sprintax is using the official IRS template and has two lines in which you can report two different State locations, however if you have 3 or more States reported on your W-2 form, you need to add multiple W-2 forms to accommodate all States from your form.
Info: If you have worked in a State that has no State income tax such as Texas, Florida, etc. you can report it as 'Income earned in another state' below the W-2 form and select the State.
1st W-2 Form:
- Box 1 and 2 - Please fill out all the employer's details on the left side and the Federal information on the right side (Box 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 14 depending on the information you have on your original W-2 form)
Add two of the multiple States you have on your W-2 form on the lines from box 15 to box 20.
If the Federal and State wages added are not equal, the system will ask you to allocate your actual wages earned by physically working in each state.
You will also be asked to select the reason for the difference below the W-2 form and you should select the option: "Other income not taxable for State"
2nd W-2 Form:
Please fill out the employer's details on the left side, but leave the Federal portion on the right blank.
Add the next State details in the lines from box 15 to box 20
Once more if you are asked to allocate the wages below the W-2 form, please write down the amount you earned by physically working in each State.
Please select the reason for the difference below the form as "Other exempt income"
If you need to add more than 4 States you will need to add a 3rd W-2 form following the same steps as when adding the 2nd W-2 form.
Important: Please make sure that once you reach Step 7 - Summary, your Federal wages must be the same amount you see on your W-2 form - box 1. If there is any difference, please contact us via our live chat so we can review your case.
Info: You may have a difference in the federal wages only if you had a tax treaty applied (you'd see a separate line on the Summary, named "Income exempt by a tax treaty".