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Box 12a on W2 says I need to see instructions for that

Forum|Forum|6 years ago
May 30, 2020
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What are the instructions for that box? Help

W-2

Best answer by VolvoGirl

Is there a 1 or 2 letter code in box 12? You only need to enter box 12 if you have a code and amount. The code is 1 or 2 CAPITAL letters like D or DD.

W2 Box 12a - 12d are just the box numbers. They don't have to be filled in. But if they have a Code (1 or 2 capital letters) and amount you need to enter it. Don't confuse the lowercase letters a-d with the uppercase Codes A, B, C, D, DD, etc. The lowercase a-d are just part of the box label. You don't enter them. You can enter the Code and Amount in any box 12.

Level 15

On the back of the W-2 are instructions for box 12

VolvoGirlAnswer

Level 15

Is there a 1 or 2 letter code in box 12? You only need to enter box 12 if you have a code and amount. The code is 1 or 2 CAPITAL letters like D or DD.

W2 Box 12a - 12d are just the box numbers. They don't have to be filled in. But if they have a Code (1 or 2 capital letters) and amount you need to enter it. Don't confuse the lowercase letters a-d with the uppercase Codes A, B, C, D, DD, etc. The lowercase a-d are just part of the box label. You don't enter them. You can enter the Code and Amount in any box 12.