Major changes in w2

[Mispaw88]

I received my W2 from my employer and I noticed that there is a 14000 (less) dollar difference from the previous year. Nothing income wise has changed for me other than a 500 dollar raise. No one can seem to tell me why the change is so drastic. Im looking for any information that would help me understand. I didnt change anything from the year prior. I also pay into teacher retirement and the amount on my W2 is not the total amount that I paid. My employer doesn't seem concerned, but I am.

[VolvoGirl]

What boxes are different?   $500 a month could make a big difference.   

[Mispaw88]

All of them are different, but for example my box 1 in 2024 was 45000 ish and this year it is 31000 ish. My 500 dollar raise was for the year. 

[xmasbaby0]

That is a huge box 1 difference and is certainly a reason for another conversation with your employer.   Do not file your tax return using that W-2 until you get that sorted out with the employer.