WA Cares Payroll Deduction

[MUIBL]

Are the payroll deductions for WA Cares deductable on Federal Tax Returns?

[TomK2023]

Is it not listed on  your W2 in Box 14?

Automatically contribute 0.58% of your paycheck to the fund during your working years, starting in July 2023. After contributing for 10 years (or less if you are nearing retirement or have a sudden need), you can access your benefit when you need care.

[MUIBL]

Yes, it is, but the Turbo Tax has a dropdown menu with several options, one as a "payroll tax" and another as "unlisted". They also have numerous options for various programs run by other states, but WA Cares was not listed.  I would think it should be.   I went to the WA Cares site and they call it a "contribution", and they have no comments on this in their FAQ.   So is it a contribution or a tax?  Anti-tax activists call it a tax, but what does the IRS call it?

[JulieS]

Yes, you should select "Other" as the code for WA Cares contributions. 

The program is for long term care insurance, so it isn't a tax. Follow this link to learn more about the program.