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posted Feb 17, 2020 3:39:43 AM

What do I enter for Federally taxable combat pay? which block on my w2 reflects this?

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Feb 17, 2020 7:43:43 AM

Combat pay is reflected on your W-2, Box 12, Code Q, Nontaxable Combat Pay.  Your W-2, Box 1, Wages, tips and other compensation will not have the combat in this box since it is not taxable. 

 

Your W-2, Boxes 3 or 5, will be higher, by the amount of your Combat pay because Combat Pay is not excluded from Social Security and Medicare Taxes. 

 

Additional information: Combat Pay, Tax Style: Benefits When Serving in a Hot Zone