On my NYC W-2 in Box 14 Other there are two entries: NYPSL-E and NYSDI-E. What are these?

[Bsch4477 · Accepted solution]

Maybe NY paid leave and NY disability.  Text in box 14 is for informational items and do not ordinarily affect your tax liability. 

[jbettch]

I have the same question.  Both NYPSL-E and NYSDI-E show up in Box 14 on my W-2 but it isn't clear what category these map to in TurboTax.  Are these mandatory deductible state or local taxes?

[Bsch4477]

NYPFL-E is NY paid family leave. Choose other mandatory deductible state tax.  NYSDI-E is state disability insurance.  Choose wages for SDI.   Don’t worry if the verbiage in your version of TurboTax is slightly different.

[lafl333]

Feb. 13, 2020...just went thru a fiasco trying to solve the  NY PFL....THERE WAS A DROPDOWN ....only the first 2 choices are visible ...USE the DROPDOWN......good luck

[rusmos]

"NYSDI-E" why do you say it's "wages for SDI" category and not "NY nonoccupational disability fund tax" ? thanks!

[AmyC]

Box 14 is informational only and does not need to be entered, usually.

• The NYPFL is used for medical deductions, if you are itemizing. In that case, enter the information.
• The NY SDI is not taxable.

[rusmos]

what category is it though?

[AmyC]

If you want to add the NYPFL, use the "Other Mandatory Deductible State or Local Tax" choice.

[rusmos]

I asked about "NYSDI" in original question... thx

[KrisD15]

It is included in your wages. 

It is also a deductible state tax paid. 

You earned that amount and it is included in Box 1 of your W-2. It is subject to Federal Income tax and FICA. 

You paid the amount through your employer and it is a tax. You can claim the amount as tax paid on your Schedule A if you itemize. 

[AndrewQQ]

Bsch4477, the OP asked how to handle "NYPSL-E", but your reply mentions "NYPFL-E" which wasn't the question.  Are they the same, however?  I too have "NYPSL-E".   I presume this is "Paid Sick Leave", but I wonder what drop down to use it TurboTax for it since it's different from the two replies you gave for Paid Family Leave and State Disability? TIA!

[Bsch4477]

It’s paid sick leave. Again, it is informational and does not affect your return.  See details here:

https://www.employmentlawwatch.com/2020/08/articles/employment-us/everything-you-need-to-know-about-...

[AndrewQQ]

Great, thanks for verifying my guess.  But, TurboTax is asking me to indicate which specific drop down explanation I should be using for identification. 

[AndrewQQ]

Anyone?