W2 box 12 code W for California

Robert777 — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 02:32:53 GMT

In the CA state return turbotax's Learn More for W2 box 12 code W for California's for says:

"If your employer contributed money to an HSA on your behalf, that contribution is not taxed by the federal government. However, California considers it taxable income."

However, w2 box 12 code W includes my contribution as well as my employer's. Does CA not consider employee contributions to an HSA as pre-tax contributions and therefore tax my contributions as well as my employer's?

Re: W2 box 12 code W for California

MinhT1 — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 02:49:40 GMT

Your contributions to your HSA which are reported together with your employer's contribution are also pre-tax dollars. Therefore, the total amount reported in box 12 code W is taxed in California.

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W2 box 12 code W for California

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