Why isn't South Dakota on the list of states for box 15? Why can't I enter SD?

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January 29, 2021
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xmasbaby0

Employee

Several states do not have a state income tax. So these states will not show up in certain drop down lists. Leave boxes 15, 16, and 17 blank when you enter a W-2 for these states.

Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming

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CatinaT1

South Dakota has not State Income Tax. Just leave this area blank.

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Justin Time

TurboTax will not let me E-File with the states and zip codes being left blank.

DawnC

Employee

You have to go back to the form with the error and edit it - the 2 letter state code must be for the correct state and must match the zip code. Otherwise, you will get an e-file error. @jrumisek95

If it is a W-2, search for w-2, use the jump to link, find your form from the summary and edit the form.

Check the 2-letter state code for that zip code. Make sure the city and state match up to the zip code. This error happens when the state code doesn't match what is on file with the IRS. TurboTax follows the IRS for acceptable zip codes. If the state code does not match the correct state, you will get an e-filing error. Correcting the state code is usually the fix.

Check that the 2 letter state abbreviation is correct here USPS Two–Letter State and Possession Abbreviations (most common error)
Make sure you've entered the ZIP code in either 5-digit or 9-digit format, for example, 12345 or 12345-6789.
Look up the correct ZIP code for the street address in question.

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