topic Box 12 Code in Retirement tax questions

Box 12 Code

kylieholmes44 — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:43:24 GMT

I'm getting a message that says "Box 12 Code -- We're updating how SEP and SIMPLE plan contributions are reported on the tax return based on guidance from the IRS. Please check back with us soon"

I have requested a copy be sent to an agent - token #1164617

Re: Box 12 Code

BillM223 — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 22:01:16 GMT

I suspect that you will have to wait for TurboTax to be updated. On January 8, 2024 (i.e., just two weeks ago) the IRS released a notice describing many changes required to implement the Secure Act 2.0 - I believe that this is what "We're updating how SEP and simple plan contributions are reported on the tax return based on new guidance from the IRS." is referring to.

Indeed, Section 601 of the Secure Act 2.0 refers specifically to Simple and SEP Roth IRAs. Code S in box 12 refers to how to handle a SIMPLE plan.

These last minute IRS (and law) changes inescapably cause delays on the part of TurboTax and other tax processors.

It will take time for TurboTax to understand all the ramifications of this IRS Notice and then code and test the changes. The IRS is not open for filing until January 29th so you have some time to wait.

Re: Box 12 Code

kylieholmes44 — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:40:05 GMT

Any word of an update?

It's now past the 29th and it's still not fixed.

Thank you!

Re: Box 12 Code

VolvoGirl — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:41:35 GMT

They're working on it. See this recent employee answer for W2 box 12 Code S
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/it-wont-accept-the-letter-code-s-in-box-12-of-w2-how-can-i-get-passes-this/00/3155763

Re: Box 12 Code

JordanHM — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 03:48:54 GMT

Did you get it to work?

Re: Box 12 Code

VolvoGirl — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:41:38 GMT

Try leaving the cents off in box 12. That has been working for most people.