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is there an amount in box 12 of the w-2 that's the same as box 1? later for the w-2 box 12 would have a G. 

this is if the distribution was from a 457 plan - non government

Distributions from a 457 plan are reported differently based on whether the plan is governmental or non-governmental:
Non-governmental 457(b) plans: Distributions are reported in Box 1 of the W-2, which includes total taxable wages and compensation