If the software is intended to make tax calculations more simple, it has failed. There are no popup windows or solid explanations for IRC132. How does the consumer know if it already has been tabulated as s deduction in the W2 in section 1? Is the advice that we should simply assume it is? In my case, it does not appear to be a pre-tabulated figure and there is no guidance to resolve this.
Why would the response indicate that the IRC132 isn't taxable? Of course it's not taxable. It's an out of pocket expense that is intended to reduce federal income tax, it is not income. The response doesn't make sense. The question was not asking if it was taxable, the question is about where the deduction is being tabulated in the correct income sections.
If you can please advise on how a person can determine if box 1 contains the tabulation OR advise how IRC132 can be implemented to catalyze the federal deduction, that would be great. Thank you.
