A few questions, and I have our answers. In order to avoid putting the form in your taxes, you must have a "0" amount in Box 1. This seems not to be the case for you. Here are some suggestions. Of course because of that Code J, it makes it non-taxable, but must reported because it has a dollar amount different from $0 in Box 1.
It depends on whether you paid for the cost of the policy or your employer paid for the policy.
Since you paid for the policy: Your third-party sick pay isn't taxable.
- You might still receive a W-2, but you don't need to report the W-2 as long as all of the following apply:
- Box 1 – Wages is $0 or blank
- Box 12 has Code J
- Box 13 – Third Party Sick Pay is checked
If you receive a W-2 like the above, don't include it in your return. If you try to e-file and include this W-2, the IRS will reject your return. However, this is not the case for you, please file it with your return.
@TheConfusedTaxGuy
Edited 01/31/2023 | 08:45 PM PST
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