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Level 1
posted Feb 14, 2024 4:45:51 PM

Error saying box 12 code s should not be greater than the value in box 12 with code 2 for this w-2. My w-2 was imported from the IRS. Why am I getting this error?

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Level 15
Feb 14, 2024 4:48:12 PM

Try removing the cents from the amount in box 12.  This has helped many other users get rid of this error

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Level 15
Feb 14, 2024 4:48:12 PM

Try removing the cents from the amount in box 12.  This has helped many other users get rid of this error

Level 1
Feb 14, 2024 4:51:25 PM

Thank you! That worked!

Level 2
Feb 14, 2024 7:50:36 PM

That won't anger the IRS? Shouldn't my return be exact to my W2?

Expert Alumni
Feb 15, 2024 6:05:12 AM

No. Rounding is okay. According to the IRS:

 

If rounding is used, it must be used consistently. Amounts should be rounded to the nearest whole dollar by dropping amounts under 50 cents and increasing amounts from 50 to 99 cents to the next dollar. For example, $2.30 becomes $2 and $2.50 becomes $3.