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shawnmcampbell75

Level 1

Question

W2 data does not match 1040

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The Federal Tax Withholding on line #16 on my 2018 1040 return does not match the amount in box #2 on my W2. I pulled the W2 data into the return electronically. Why does this amount not match?

Level 15

Did you get any 1099 with withholding? Like a 1099R? Or make any estimated payments that should be on line 17? After you import your forms you needed to check your return to make sure it imported right. Import or taking a picture of the W2 is not foolproof. It could come over wrong. Or your employer could make the import file wrong.

Level 15

Also check your tax return to see if it includes Form 8959 with an amount on line 24 that is treated as income tax withholding.