Problem With Box 12 Code S

[IsabellaG]

I worked with your diagnostic file, and when I removed the cents on the screen Tell us more about your retirement contributions I found that I no longer received that error message. 

Also, if I removed the cents in the box on the screen  Check this Entry, I was also able to remove the error message. I get the same result if I remove the cents on the line  Box 12 S: on the   Check this Entry screen. See the screenshot below. 

I know that you expressed concern that removing the cents would cause your return to be "flagged" but please note that the amount from Box 1 of your W-2 is reported as a round number, and the removal of the cents amount on the screens that I am referencing would not affect the accuracy of your tax return.

We are looking into this situation, but the above steps should enable you to file an accurate tax return.

[Edited 02/12/2024|6:16 am PST]

@namkooh30 

[aaronmg412]

@IsabellaG so turbo tax is forcing us to change the number from our W-2?

[IsabellaG]

We are currently  looking into this situation, but the steps that I described will allow you to file your return, and it will be an accurate tax return. @aaronmg412

[JCJASSO]

Thank you, removing the cents worked to eliminate the error for me. 

[RachelW33]

For anyone still experiencing a "Check This Entry" message involving Form W2 Box 12, Code S,  please click here to sign up to receive an email notification when the issue has been resolved.

In the meantime, a workaround for this issue is to round your numbers to the nearest dollar and not include the decimal/cents.