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Not applicable
posted Jan 5, 2023 4:09:39 PM

Confused about numbers box 12 on W2

Hello,

My W2 box 12 has a line that says:

 

"D 22     6493.50" 

I know what D means, I know that I contributed 6493.50 to my 401k, but I have no idea what the 22 means.

 

Thanks

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5 Replies
Level 15
Jan 5, 2023 4:13:09 PM

The 22 stands for tax year 2022, you can disregard the 22 and just use Code D and the amount shown on the W-2.

Not applicable
Jan 5, 2023 4:26:01 PM

Ha! Thanks for the quick response!

Level 1
Mar 11, 2023 2:27:54 PM

My W2 has no dollars for box 12

Level 15
Mar 11, 2023 2:29:57 PM

Then skip box 12.  

 

W2 Box 12a - 12d are just the box numbers. They don't have to be filled in. But if they have a Code (1 or 2 capital letters) and amount you need to enter it. Don't confuse the lowercase letters a-d with the uppercase Codes A, B, C, D, DD, etc. The lowercase a-d are just part of the box label. You don't enter them. You can enter the Code and Amount in any box 12.

Level 1
Mar 12, 2023 10:05:41 AM

Thanks so much. I really appreciate the response. That's what I had originally thought, but Turbo Tax was saying something was needed. I looked at 2021 taxes and apparently, I had added 0's. So, I tried that, and it worked.