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myteddy3110
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January 30, 2021
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I don't have social security wages on my W2 what do I put in that spot?

  • January 30, 2021
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If you do not have social security wages on your W-2 what do you put in that box?

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xmasbaby0Level 15
Level 15
January 30, 2021

If it is blank on your W-2 then leave it blank on your tax return.  There are some people---like teachers--- who do not pay in to Social Security.

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    arianabequial
    Level 2
    February 16, 2022

    What if box 3 social security wages has an amount but box 4 social security taxes withheld says zero? What does that mean?

    ColeenD3
    ColeenD3
    Level 15
    February 16, 2022

    Please see the two previous answers in the thread from xmasbaby and DoninGA.

     

    xmasbaby:

    If it is blank on your W-2 then leave it blank on your tax return.  There are some people---like teachers--- who do not pay in to Social Security.

     

    DoninGA:

     

    Social Security wages should be in box 3 and the Social Security Taxes withheld should be in box 4 of the W-2.

    Contact your employer for either an explanation of why there are no SS wages or taxes withheld or to get a corrected W-2.

    DoninGA
    Level 15
    DoninGALevel 15
    Level 15
    January 30, 2021

    Social Security wages should be in box 3 and the Social Security Taxes withheld should be in box 4 of the W-2.

    Contact your employer for either an explanation of why there are no SS wages or taxes withheld or to get a corrected W-2.

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