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posted Jun 4, 2019 3:22:53 PM

If workmans comp is unearned income but employer reported as earned income and withheld taxes, what do i do?

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Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 3:22:57 PM

Your workman's compensation is non-taxable income and should not be reported on your W-2.  You should contact your employer for an explanation and request a corrected copy of the W-2 if the payments were reported in error. 

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Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 3:22:57 PM

Your workman's compensation is non-taxable income and should not be reported on your W-2.  You should contact your employer for an explanation and request a corrected copy of the W-2 if the payments were reported in error.