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Major changes in w2

Mispaw88 — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:04:59 GMT

I received my W2 from my employer and I noticed that there is a 14000 (less) dollar difference from the previous year. Nothing income wise has changed for me other than a 500 dollar raise. No one can seem to tell me why the change is so drastic. Im looking for any information that would help me understand. I didnt change anything from the year prior. I also pay into teacher retirement and the amount on my W2 is not the total amount that I paid. My employer doesn't seem concerned, but I am.

Re: Major changes in w2

VolvoGirl — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:07:27 GMT

What boxes are different? $500 a month could make a big difference.

Re: Major changes in w2

Mispaw88 — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:11:57 GMT

All of them are different, but for example my box 1 in 2024 was 45000 ish and this year it is 31000 ish. My 500 dollar raise was for the year.

Re: Major changes in w2

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:49:00 GMT

That is a huge box 1 difference and is certainly a reason for another conversation with your employer. Do not file your tax return using that W-2 until you get that sorted out with the employer.