topic How is the tax for the MA PFML law entered from box 14 on the W-2? in State tax filing

How is the tax for the MA PFML law entered from box 14 on the W-2?

pjohn161 — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 01:20:34 GMT

Re: How is the tax for the MA PFML law entered from box 14 on the W-2?

SusanY1 — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 15:01:55 GMT

On the entry screen for your W-2 in TurboTax, enter MA PFML in the box labeled Box 14 Description and the amount in the Box 14 amount column.

Re: How is the tax for the MA PFML law entered from box 14 on the W-2?

spp17 — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 01:12:04 GMT

Susan - how should this be identified (i.e., there's the following screen that asks whether this is a mandatory deductible state or local tax not on the list). Thanks!

Re: How is the tax for the MA PFML law entered from box 14 on the W-2?

SusanY1 — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 23:04:45 GMT

In the dropdown box on the follow-up screen, select "Other- not on list below."

Re: How is the tax for the MA PFML law entered from box 14 on the W-2?

diny — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 17:05:20 GMT

I see "MA Paid Family Medical Leave" as an option in Box-14 Category. Can I choose that? I assume this option was not available in Jan 2020 when you answered. Thank you. I am not sure if choosing this matter in state/federal tax calculation

Re: How is the tax for the MA PFML law entered from box 14 on the W-2?

MaryK4 — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 01:50:33 GMT

Yes- the MA Paid Family Medical Leave is the correct choice for this, it was added.

@diny

Re: How is the tax for the MA PFML law entered from box 14 on the W-2?

Mosk3609 — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 14:45:45 GMT

Is this added to the state tax total when I file I downloaded my W2 I want to make sure I am listing the correct tax paid. I know I did. Not overpay the tax taken out so I don’t need the form for overpayment but I want to make sure my total state taxes is calculated correctly

Re: How is the tax for the MA PFML law entered from box 14 on the W-2?

AmyC — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:39:33 GMT

Box 14 is an informational box. It will only become a part of your state return if you overpaid. The maximum contribution this year is $520.51 per person rather than per job.

Re: How is the tax for the MA PFML law entered from box 14 on the W-2?

sbweston — Wed, 05 May 2021 16:16:45 GMT

The MA tax states that it cannot be filed electronically due to other forms being submitted and must be mailed? I only have one W2, which contains the MA PFML data in box 14. How can this be resolved?

Re: How is the tax for the MA PFML law entered from box 14 on the W-2?

BillM223 — Thu, 06 May 2021 02:43:58 GMT

@sbweston

Sorry, how can what be resolved? Did TurboTax tell you what the other forms were causing you to be unable to e-file? Did they have anything to do with the MA PFML tax in box 14?

Re: How is the tax for the MA PFML law entered from box 14 on the W-2?

sbweston — Fri, 07 May 2021 22:05:36 GMT

I had to redo the taxes from the beginning in order to clear whatever the error was that was preventing the state form from e-filing. It's all set now I think. Thanks for the response though!

Re: How is the tax for the MA PFML law entered from box 14 on the W-2?

BillM223 — Fri, 07 May 2021 22:13:00 GMT

Thanks for the response.

To quote Shakespeare, "All's well that ends well"!

Re: How is the tax for the MA PFML law entered from box 14 on the W-2?

GM26 — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 21:04:16 GMT

If MAPFL and MAPML are listed separately in box 14 on W2, should they be added together when inputting into TurboTax box 14?

Re: How is the tax for the MA PFML law entered from box 14 on the W-2?

diny — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 21:26:25 GMT

I am just a tax payer. My W2 has both of them added up as one entry. So, I think it is safe to say you can add them up manually

Re: How is the tax for the MA PFML law entered from box 14 on the W-2?

BrittanyS — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 21:13:17 GMT

It would be best if you listed them separately as they are listed on your W-2. You can make multiple entries for box 14 when entering your W-2. To enter into TurboTax, you will follow these steps:

Click Wage & Income
Click Review Next to W-2
In Box 14 - Description, enter MAPFL
Enter the amount in Box 14 - Amount
Enter Other - (Not classified) as Category
Click Add another box 14 Item
Repeat steps 3-5 to enter PFML

@GM26