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

[SusanY1]

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.  

[spp17]

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!

[SusanY1]

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

[diny]

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

[MaryK4]

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

@diny

[Mosk3609]

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 

[AmyC]

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.

[sbweston]

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?

[BillM223]

@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?

[sbweston]

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!

[BillM223]

Thanks for the response.

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

[GM26]

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

[diny]

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

[BrittanyS]

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:

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

@GM26