Thanks for joining the thread, @PacMech. Allow me to share more information about how it affects the W-2 reporting in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

The given workaround by my colleague is also for documentation purposes. At the end of the year, you are going to manually file the W-2 to the state. I'd also recommend speaking to your accountant or tax advisor. They know what's the best process you can do that fits your business' needs.

For more details on how to file the W-2 form, you can refer to this article: File your W-2 forms.

I'll be around if you have any questions about this process. Let me know in the comment section. Take care!