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macuser_22
Alumni - Champ
Alumni - Champ
January 9, 2022

You don't, it is done for you in box 3 - that is usually box 1 minus certain amounts in box 12 depending on the box 12 codes.

 

See w-2 instructions for box 3, page 17.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw2w3.pdf

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Level 15
January 9, 2022

Are you attempting to use a paystub to prepare a tax return?   If so, stop.   Wait for your W-2 which will not match your paystub.   Your employer should issue your W-2 by the end of January.  Wait for it so you can enter your information correctly.

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