What category should you put for CTPL in box 14 that it asks for? Every other state has its own option but CT doesn’t. Should you just choose the last option “other”?

[TomK2023]

Yes, use category Other to report your CTPL contributions.  Coding CTPL in Box 14 of your W-2 represents funding to support the CT Paid Leave program.  

CT Family and Medical Leave (CTFMLA) and CT Paid Leave (CTPL) are two separate laws to help eligible workers who need to take leave from their job to care for a loved one or for their own medical reasons.  The CT Family and Medical Leave Act provides eligible employees with job-protected leave, and the CT Paid Leave Act provides eligible workers with income replacement.

[vladsmol]

Which Others should be selected, deductible state or local tax, or not classified?

[RobertB4444]

Not classified.  These payments are not deductible and are only reported in box 14 for your information.  

@vladsmol 

[jafttu]

I believe it is the "Other Deductible State Or Local Tax" option.   This is basically a state tax that is deductible on your federal return.  Here is some other info:  https://www.marshmma.com/us/insights/details/ct-paid-family-leave.html

[DianeW777]

Yes, use the category 'Other Deductible State or Local Taxes based on the link provided. They are deductible for itemized deductions per the information printed, The Internal Revenue Service categorizes employee contributions for state paid family & medical leave programs as state income taxes for federal income tax purposes. 

Coding CTPL in Box 14 of your W-2 represents funding to support the CT Paid Leave program. Employee payroll deductions beginning January 1, 2022 are capped at 0.5% of the employee s wages up to the 2022 Social Security contribution base of $147,000.00, or $735.00 CTPL taxes paid.

@vlad155555 

@jafttu 

[Edited: 02/20/2024 | 1:55 PM PST]