My w-2 amount is different from my end of the year pay stub amount.
Which amount should I put on the tax filing?
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Howard1948
Level 7
May 31, 2019 11:23:07 PM
Always use the W-2. It is quite common that the pay stubs and W-2 differ, particularly when there is insurance or a 401(k) plan I nvolved. It is also why we ALWAYS advise the taxpayer to wait for the W-2 and not try to file from your pay stubs.
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Howard1948
Level 7
May 31, 2019 11:23:07 PM
Always use the W-2. It is quite common that the pay stubs and W-2 differ, particularly when there is insurance or a 401(k) plan I nvolved. It is also why we ALWAYS advise the taxpayer to wait for the W-2 and not try to file from your pay stubs.