Entering CA IHSS for an Individual Return in Lacerte

There is not a set way to enter IHSS W-2 in the program.  Below are a few things to keep in mind. 

• If you file SOC 2298 then both the federal and state wages will not be taxable.  Note of the W-2 that boxes 3 (FICA) and 5 (Medicare) will still have values
  • With no federal (W-2, box 1) or state amount of wages, you will not be able to electronically file the return
• For EIC purposes, you may want to consider having part of the IHSS wages be taxable

For more information see: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/ihss/live-in-provider-self-certification