Can't fill out form 4852 on desktop

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April 9, 2025
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This form won't let me fill it out. I can only put in copynumber and address but can't fill out the other items. Is this intentional? Do I need to print out and fill out?

LindaS5247

You can file a conventional paper return that includes IRS Form 4852 if you haven't been able to get a W-2 from your employer. A tax return that includes a Form 4852 can't be e-filed because of IRS regulations.

Follow these instructions to prepare Form 4852:

Open or continue your return.
Navigate to the W-2 section as follows:
Click on the search icon in the upper right of your TurboTax screen.
Type "W-2" in the search bar and hit enter
Click on the link "Jump to W-2"
Fill out your W-2 using the information from your last pay stub.
Answer any questions until you get to "Let's check for uncommon situations".
Check the box next to "Didn't get a W-2" and select "Continue".
On the screen that says "Let's check if you need a substitute W-2" select "Yes" then "Continue".
Answer all of the follow-up questions.
. Select Print to download and print your IRS Form 4852.

Your TurboTax screens will look something like this:

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nataliacanadaAuthor

I received an incorrect W2, and am adjusting it. I’ve written to my HR department, but not expecting a response. Form 4852 has ‘Form 1099-NR’ selected, but I want to deselect that one, and select the other box instead (incorrect ‘W2’). Do I need to manually delete the W2 that I had previously imported, to get this form fillable?

LindaS5247

You will need to delete it because you are filing a substitute for it. I did the above using TurboTax Desktop. If you follow those steps, you should be able to complete the Form 4852 and print it to mail with your tax return. You do not complete it in Forms Mode. Go back to your W-2 entries and follow the instructions above. This should allow you to properly print your form. You will have to mail your tax return.

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