Maternity Leave Question Ohio

[KimberlyNicole]

Hello, during the beginning of 2024 I was on Matetnity Leave and I am unsure if there is a speciality tax paper I will need to file my taxes. My employer paid out my maternity leave (checks were still issued by Walmart) and I only received a digital W2 so far. Should I wait to file? Or is my maternity pay included on my standard W2?

[BillM223]

You should contact your HR department to ask if the Maternity Leave benefit is included in your W-2 (we would have no way of knowing this).

Note that e-filing at the IRS does not open until January 27th, so there is no rush to file just yet. Better to wait a week or two so that you can be sure of the answer and not have to file an amended return if you get another form.