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posted Sep 17, 2025 10:44:17 AM

W2

I had money taken out of my check every pay day to offset taxes owed. However not showing on my w2

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Level 15
Sep 17, 2025 10:47:42 AM

If your employer withheld federal tax you will see it in box 2 of your W-2.   State tax withheld will show up in box 17.   Social Security and Medicare would also be shown on your W-2 but you do not get a refund for those.

 

If you think something is incorrect on your W-2, you need to ask your employer about it.

 

 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-forms/what-is-a-w-2-form/L6VJbqWl5

 

Level 15
Sep 17, 2025 10:47:58 AM

There is nothing on your W2 box 2?   Ask your employer about that.   

Level 15
Sep 17, 2025 2:18:24 PM

Are you saying the IRS garnished your paycheck to pay off previous years' taxes?

 

If that is the case, your W-2 will not show that amount.  Although the IRS should send you a statement showing how much they took out and how it was applied to your overdue tax.