I've never submitted W2G copies, I've had A LOT of them, I've always done my own paper returns, I've had several audits for other reasons, and it has never been an issue or caused me any trouble.
I suspect just as with the input you'd get from multiple auditors, there are just as many varying opinions from tax "specialists". Just do what you're comfortable with, and if you get audited then go with the flow that your individual auditor presents, and as long as you're not hiding anything, you'll be fine.
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From: "nemartin" <nemartin2002@yahoo.com>
To: <vpFREE@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: W2G
Date: Wed, Mar 21, 2012 6:10 pm
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, Flying Mia <flyingmommamia@...> wrote:
>
> My CPA in also told me this week that because I had over 30 W2Gs I was
> ineligible to e-file. He listed them all individually in the paper
> attachment and I'll have to cram the W2s into an envelope. Not surprised by
> that some do it and some don't.
>
You are only required to submit the actual W2G if it shows "withholding". So long as they have been enumerated on the appropriate attachment - hard copies of each individual W2G do not need to be included with the return.
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