MayaD
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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Yes, Severance payments are wages subject to social security and Medicare taxes. Your employer will include this amount on your Form W-2 and will withhold appropriate federal and state taxes.

Enter it as an additional W-2.

  • Log in your account.
  • Select Wages and Income the Income and Expenses.
  • Select Review next to Job (W-2)
  • On the screen Your W-2 info so far select Add a W-2.
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