I am getting a critical diagnostic saying that the CA withholding from the w-2s does not match the amount included on the CA main return. The amounts match. Suggestions?

[goulddouglas]

The amount on the W-2s matches the 540

[itonewbie]

When you e-file with SIT/LIT, you must always complete the Election Filing (W-2 State/Local) section and similar sections on other pages where SIT/LIT exist.

Unless you are overriding the state/local wages and withholdings you already enter in the State and Local section, you will only need to make the input for (15) ST and (15) EMPLOYER'S STATE ID NUMBER.

You should always refer to the details given in the diagnostics as the prompts are usually pretty good in guiding you how the issues may be resolved:

Total CA state withholding reported on Form W-2 does not equal the amount of W-2 withholding included on the CA main return. For multistate W-2's, make sure amounts coded to "CA" are correct. Also check that any override entered in the EF State and Local (W-2) section for CA, properly matches amounts entered for CA in code 14 (W-2 Box 17 input).

[goulddouglas]

Thank you so much and be safe,

Doug