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I worked for a property management co, received discounted rent for my apt, the amt covered byemployer shows as TXHSE under box 14 on my W2, how do I rpt this on W2 info

 
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JulieR
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I worked for a property management co, received discounted rent for my apt, the amt covered byemployer shows as TXHSE under box 14 on my W2, how do I rpt this on W2 info

If the housing allowance you received from your employer was for "Lodging on Your Business Premises" then it would be excluded from income. The IRS rules state the following:

You can exclude the value of lodging you furnish to an employee from the employee's wages if it meets the following tests.

  • It is furnished on your business premises
  • It is furnished for your convenience. 
  • The employee must accept it as a condition of employment. 

[Edited 03.17.2019 | 1:43 PM pst]

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JulieR
Expert Alumni

I worked for a property management co, received discounted rent for my apt, the amt covered byemployer shows as TXHSE under box 14 on my W2, how do I rpt this on W2 info

If the housing allowance you received from your employer was for "Lodging on Your Business Premises" then it would be excluded from income. The IRS rules state the following:

You can exclude the value of lodging you furnish to an employee from the employee's wages if it meets the following tests.

  • It is furnished on your business premises
  • It is furnished for your convenience. 
  • The employee must accept it as a condition of employment. 

[Edited 03.17.2019 | 1:43 PM pst]

I worked for a property management co, received discounted rent for my apt, the amt covered byemployer shows as TXHSE under box 14 on my W2, how do I rpt this on W2 info

Turbo tax did show this as Other - not on above list, which treats this entry as non-taxable.  What I'm trying to confirm is whether this housing allowance IS a taxable event, and if so, how to reflect it in the W2.
JulieR
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I worked for a property management co, received discounted rent for my apt, the amt covered byemployer shows as TXHSE under box 14 on my W2, how do I rpt this on W2 info

I apologize for misunderstanding your question. Please see my edited answer. I hope you find this helpful.
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