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June 6, 2019
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Hello. My last paystub on 12 20 17 shows a greater number than box 1 on my w2 form? W2 messed up?

  • June 6, 2019
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Best answer by xmasbaby0

Your pay stub and W-2 rarely match.  Your W-2 is what gets reported to the IRS.  Enter it exactly as it appears.  Ask you employer to explain the differences to you.

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Level 15
June 6, 2019

Your pay stub and W-2 rarely match.  Your W-2 is what gets reported to the IRS.  Enter it exactly as it appears.  Ask you employer to explain the differences to you.

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the95zAuthor
Level 2
June 6, 2019
Let us say my box 1 is 30k. my last paystub states 32k because of a taxed bonus and sick pay on that last check. box 3 and 5 show the 32k. i also have 401k contribuitions..which let us say are 1400. those are in box 12d. so with thay info..shouldnt my last TAXED bonus and sick pay also be reported?