wesbabko
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@BMcCalpin  The problem that I see with Box 12 with Code W on W-2 is that before I enter it, my tax liability is $2200.   After I enter it, my tax liability becomes $2900.   Excuse me???!!!

 

Why does w-2 box 12c with code W increase my taxable income, or increase my tax liability?   It should not affect anything at all (as does Box 12 with code R doesn't), because it is taken out of boxes 1,3 and 5 as income.   But when I report it, it adds $700 to my tax liability.   (I only contributed about $3200).    What is going on here? 

 

Would someone possibly explain this, please?