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What does PXCMP EE PRE mean?

esthy18 — Fri, 31 May 2019 23:48:01 GMT

My earnings had been deducted for PXCMP EE PRE. What does it mean?How can I include that amount on my deductions?

Thanks

Hi esthy18! It sounds like this may be an amount included...

ValerieE — Fri, 31 May 2019 23:48:03 GMT

Hi esthy18!

It sounds like this may be an amount included in box 14 of your W-2. This is a box where an employer can give you any information they want. Unfortunately, this box is not standardized so often the only person the codes make any sense to are the employer.

While I am unable to decipher "PXCMP" I can tell you "EE" usually means it was paid by the employee. "ER" is normally used for employer. "PRE" generally means pre-tax. Since these are just industry norms and not set in stone anywhere your employer is not bound to use them in this sense.

The best way to decipher this box is to just ask your employer. The next best option is to look at your pay stub. You should see something similar to this on your pay stub each payday. Often times pay stubs will include a longer, more descriptive, term for these deductions.

If the deduction was taken from your pay on a pre-tax basis then your box 1 wages will already be reduced by the amount. This is great news and means you do not need to do anything else to get a deduction for the amounts.

If the deduction was not taken from your pay on a pre-tax basis then you will need to determine exactly what the deduction was for to tell if you can use it as a deduction on your taxes. You can used the 3rd column with the drop down menu on box 14 of the W-2 input screen in Turbo Tax to classify the amount. If it is not listed in the drop down menu you can use "Other - not listed" but you will need to manually enter the amount elsewhere in Turbo Tax if it is deductible.

I hope this helps. If it does not adequately address your concern, please reply to this post so that I may continue to assist you.

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I am in a similar situation and now quickly running out o...

concernedpataxpayer — Fri, 31 May 2019 23:48:04 GMT

I am in a similar situation and now quickly running out of time. My PXUME ER PRE has not been deducted from my box 1 wages. The employer had said this was a tax readjustment last year but something smells a lit fishy. Could this possibly be something I personally paid for even though the code says ER.

i'm told this is a Payrolls by Paychex, inc term: PXCMP...

nicholas_guptill — Fri, 31 May 2019 23:48:06 GMT

i'm told this is a Payrolls by Paychex, inc term: PXCMP EE PRE is the employee's (your) pre tax contribution to your company provided medical insurance. Not something you can claim on your taxes and be refunded for.

PXCMPEEPRE = PX (pretax)CMP + (ClientMedPlan) + EE(employ...

clujan319 — Fri, 31 May 2019 23:48:07 GMT

PXCMPEEPRE = PX (pretax)CMP + (ClientMedPlan) + EE(employee) + PRE(pretax)

Re: Hi esthy18! It sounds like this may be an amount included...

Markuskane — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:32:58 GMT

What if your company has no idea and says they aren't taking any deductions from your check???

Re: Hi esthy18! It sounds like this may be an amount included...

RachelW33 — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:19:14 GMT

Your best bet to figure out what a code on your W2 means is to contact the payroll processing company (ADP, Paychex, etc.) or the person/department at your company that processes the payroll.

As stated earlier in this thread, the code PXCMP EE PRE is the employee's (your) pre tax contribution to your company provided medical insurance.

@Markuskane

Re: What does PXCMP EE PRE mean?

Commandofpv — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 06:28:15 GMT

I know this is an old post but I figured my info may help someone else who searches it. It could be your FSA deduction if you participate. I use my full FSA every year to save money cause I need up using it for dental and doctors and this is what it shows up as on my check...ie pretax deduction.