We have filed returns by snailmail for 10 years with no number and have never had a problem. E-filing doesn't allow for clarifying statements it just bounces the return, number or no number.
If I removed her income completely I could also make it work electronically but then I run the risk of a fine for underreporting income, even though her income barely makes a dent in our total household income.
Go back to paper. e-filing has been hacked in the past. Plus Turbo Tax has been keeping peoples records.
Bugs me to pay money to Turbo Tax for a disc because the tax system is so convoluted. I think I might go back to just printing off the forms and get my sharp pencils and big eraser out.
Whoever gets to be president I wish they will adopt Cruz’s tax plan if he doesn’t make it.
I gave You a work around. Complain to turbo tax. I do not use Turbo tax as I use professional tax software.